Awards

Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education

This aims to recognize outstanding full-time accounting educators, whose professional contributions deserve commendation. Candidates must:

• Distinguish themselves as an outstanding educator in classroom teaching and accounting,
• Establish a record of scholarly research and publication in accounting and
• Demonstrate a record of participation in professional organizations and public service activities.

The Departments of Accountancy at Louisiana's colleges and universities will be asked to submit candidates in addition to those received through the Society. Nominations must include a comprehensive resume on the candidate's qualifications and additional evidence from colleagues, alumni, students, and other qualified individuals.

Distinguished Public Service

The award is the highest honor for public service leadership, impact, involvement, and innovation among Louisiana CPAs. It focuses on community service rather than service to the LCPA or profession. Previous Public Service Award recipients review nominations and select each year's award winner. 

Attachments, such as detailed descriptions of service, references, letters of support, and background articles, are strongly encouraged. Professional service related to LCPA or other accounting organizations is NOT considered in determining the award winner and, therefore, should not be included. Prominence should be given to the nominee’s current service and activities.

Distinguished Service to the Profession

This award is presented to CPAs who have consistently rendered distinguished service to the Society over a long period of time.

Honorary Member

Awarded to a non-CPA, non-LCPA member for outstanding service that enhances the field of accounting and the CPA profession.

Life Member

This award, subject to board approval, is presented to long-standing CPAs who have serviced the profession in an outstanding way and are in or near retirement.

Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry

This is an award presented to an individual, employed in industry, who has contributed significantly to the growth and success of his/her employer organization and contributed significantly to the growth and enhancement of the profession.

Special Recognition

This award is presented to CPAs who have demonstrated outstanding, unselfish service in a special area or field within the CPA profession.

Women to Watch

Awards are given in two categories: Experienced Leaders and Emerging Leaders. These awards are selected by the Women’s Initiatives Committee and recognized at LCPA's Annual Meeting and the 2025 Women’s Conference. 

• Experienced Leaders
  Defined as one who has advanced to a higher level or leadership position within the organization. Titles include, but are not limited to, partner, owner, elected official or appointee, executive, etc. Considerations include:
  - Authorship of articles
  - Major or unique contribution to the profession
  - Public and/or community service
  - Mentoring other professionals*
  - Improvement to the workplace
  *More heavily weighted than other criteria
• Emerging Leaders
  Defined as a professional who has made significant contributions to the profession and her community, but who has not yet reached the highest levels of advancement. Considerations include:
  - Public and/or community service
  - Demonstration of leadership
  - Contribution to the profession
  - Creation and implementation of unique initiative(s) 
  - Involvement with alma mater or other local colleges and universities

We recommend including a resume and 3-4 letters of recommendation.