The COCPA is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024 Women to Watch and 2024 Everyday Heroes and Heroines awards. Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5 to 9 pm at the Double Tree Denver, for the 2024 CPAs Make a Difference gala, an evening that brings together members of the accounting profession to celebrate the contributions that CPAs across Colorado make every day, whether in their communities, workplaces, or the larger profession. We’ll welcome newly licensed Colorado CPAs and celebrate the 2024 award winners. 

Everyday Heroes and Heroines 

Congratulations to the following Everyday Heroes and Heroines, who each contribute selflessly and quietly to their communities and beyond:

• Jim Gilbert, Jim Gilbert, CPA, LLC
• Aloah Kincaid, Retired
• Johnathan Youngs, Reese Henry & Co.

Whether engaged in professional advocacy, technology initiatives, international relief efforts, wildlife conservation, or literacy projects, these CPAs are making a difference every day. 

Women to Watch

Congratulations to the following Women to Watch Award recipients, who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession or demonstrate characteristics that have enabled them to become leaders in the profession.

Experienced Leader honorees, who have established their roles as leaders in their organizations by advancing to the highest levels of management or ownership and by mentoring others, are:

• Maria Montoya, Kundinger, Corder & Montoya, P.C.
• Heidi O'Neil, Denver International Airport

Emerging Leader honorees, who are up-and-coming stars in their organizations, are:

• Alexandra (Ali) Haller, Plante Moran
• Danielle Starks, CBIZ

Make plans now to gather your family, friends, and colleagues for an evening of networking and celebration at the Nov. 6 gala. Click here to learn more or to register. Please contact Tiffany Carson at tiffany@cocpa.org or 303-741-8621 with your questions.

Many thanks to Soukup Bush & Co., CPAs, P.C., for its sponsorship of the gala.