Outstanding CPAs honored by Indiana CPA Society

The Indiana CPA Society honored the state’s top CPAs at its annual CPA Celebration on May 11. Each individual was nominated by their peers or Society staff and selected by an awards committee comprised of members of the Board of Directors.

Congratulations to the following winners in each category for making significant contributions to their companies, communities and the profession:

ADVOCACY
Susi Willis, CPA, CGMA

This award recognizes significant contributions advocating for the CPA profession through government relations.

BUILDING BRIDGES TO THE PROFESSION
Alex Anglin, CPA, consultant – manufacturing division, Eli Lilly & Company

This award recognizes an individual or firm committed to building and diversifying the talent pipeline.

CHAIR’S AWARD

Carl George, CPA, CGMA, CEO, Carl George Advisory, LLC

This award is selected by the prior Chair for guidance, assistance and support during the Chair’s term.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Christine Lauber, CPA, owner, Christine A. Lauber, CPA

Carrie Minnich, CPA, MAcct, nonprofit director, Dulin, Ward & DeWald, Inc.

This award recognizes outstanding service to the Society, CPA profession and community over a long period of time.

CPA CENTER OF EXCELLENCE®
Kent Williams, CPA, CGMA, assistant professor – business, Indiana Wesleyan University

This award recognizes an individual or firm embodying excellence through collaboration, development of critical business (soft) skills, knowledge sharing and a competency-based approach to lifelong learning.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
John Kane, CPA, CGMA, managing partner, J.P. Kane & Co., LLC

This award is the Society’s highest honor and recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the CPA profession, the AICPA and/or the Society on numerous levels.

EMERGING LEADERS

Colby Chamberlin, CPA, senior accountant, Pile CPAs

Joseph Edwards, CPA, CVA, senior analyst – business development, Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Samuel Muse, CPA, CFP, partner, Fi3 Financial Advisors, LLC

Joseph Paulson, CPA, partner, Sherman & Armbruster, LLC
Courtney Watts, CPA, manager, Kruggel Lawton CPAs

This award recognizes up-and-coming leaders who have already demonstrated initiative in the profession and made significant contributions to the overall success of his/her employer.

INNOVATION

Crowe Horwath LLP

This award recognizes a transformative individual or firm implementing unique, forward-thinking activities designed to address future issues and needs.