CPAs Make a Difference - 2026 Everyday Heroes

Nomination criteria:

Nominees must hold a CPA certificate and be a member in good standing of the COCPA.

This nomination should focus more on community involvement as opposed to leadership and involvement in the profession. They also should be “everyday” heroes and heroines who haven’t been recognized widely for their contributions.

NOMINEES SHOULD DEMONSTRATE SIGNIFICANT SERVICE IN ONE OR MORE AREAS:
Involvement: Describe the nominee’s level(s) of involvement, length of involvement, and time devoted to non-profit organization(s) and community activities.
Leadership: Describe the nominee’s position(s) held and substantial accomplishments achieved in a community organization, including taking the lead in identifying and solving a problem, founding or rescuing an organization, or developing an innovative program.
Impact: Describe how the nominee’s actions benefited the community, improved overall quality of life, helped others overcome adversity, or served as a role model for CPAs exemplifying the profession’s core values of integrity, competency, and objectivity.

Please note: After review of your nomination, we may reach out for additional information about your nominee, including but not limited to details on their involvement, leadership and impact, and details on the organizations with which they are involved.