UACPA Awards - Recognizing Excellence
The UACPA Executive Board with help from the Awards Task Force recognizes members of the Association who have participated in Association or community activities, made significant contributions and have achieved worthy objectives deserving of outstanding recognition. Award recipients are honored at the UACPA Annual Meeting.
Distinguished Service
The Distinguished Service Award is given in recognition of a member's superior professional competence, leadership, meaningful service, and broad based recognition for their service or contribution.
2016 Clark A. Wilkinson
2016 MacRay A. Curtis
2015 Kent L. Thomas
2014 Ray O. Westergard
2013 Auston G. Johnson
2012 Gordon L. Haycock
2011 Mark W. Stevens
2010 Paul K. Mendenhall
2009 Robert K. Bowen
2008 Jeannie Patton
2007 Troy KJ. Lewis
2006 Mary Kay Griffin
2005 Tom L. Allen
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2004 Kim H. Peterson
2003 Gail Anger
2002 Paul G. Child
2001 Michael D. Blackburn
2000 Dennis Spackman
1999 Larzette G. Hale
1998 F. Wayne Elggren
1997 Joe Pacheco
1994 M. Keith Prescott
1993 Lynn DeBry
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1992 Charles E. Johnson
1991 Charles M. Griffin
1990 K. Fred Skousen
1989 Orson D. Osborne
1987 Nolan E. Karras
1986 Fred M. Oliver
1985 Lorin I. Burr
1978 Frank H. Gardner
1964 Charles I. Fox
1960 Lincoln G. Kelly |
Outstanding CPA in Business & Management
The Distinguished Service Award is given in recognition of a member's superior professional competence, leadership, meaningful service, and broad based recognition for their service or contribution.
2016 Stacy K. Weight
2015 Sarah Dansie
2014 Jon E. Daich
2013 Carey D. Woolsey
2012 Ronald Frandsen
2011 Daniel E. Griffiths
2010 Kent L. Thomas
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2009 Kim J. Coleman
2008 Robert K. Burr
2007 MacRay A. Curtis
2006 Nolan E. Karras
2005 Lane A. Summerhays
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2004 W. Steve Albrecht
2003 Lynne N. Ward
2002 Auston G. Johnson
2001 Kenneth R. Cutler
2000 Edward T. Alter
1999 W. Val Oveson
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Outstanding CPA in Public Practice
The Outstanding CPA in Public Practice Award is given in recognition of a member that has made a significant contribution to the leadership of the profession through superior professional competence and positive change.
2016 Wade K. Watkins
2015 Rodney F. Savage
2014 Jay C. Niederhauser
2013 Dean R. Burdick
2012 Tim Larsen
2011 Ray S. Ellison
2010 Bryan C. Bolander
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2009 Clark A. Wilkinson
2008 M. Keith Prescott
2007 Kevin L. Simister
2006 Scott W. Pickett
2005 Bryce E. Olson
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2004 Mary Kay Griffin
2003 S. Craig Omer
2002 Roger O. Richins
2001 Robert K. Bowen
2000 Gail Anger
1999 Mark W. Stevens
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Outstanding Leadership Council Member
The Outstanding Leadership Council Member is given in recognition of service to the Association which resulted in considerable benefit to the UACPA and its members.
2016 Megan D. Bronson
ProNet Council
2015 Jerry L. Selbo
Downtown Chapter President
2014 Gavin E. Hutchinson
Northern Chapter President
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2013 Patsy Halladay
Financial Literacy
2012 Mark V. Anderson
BAM Council
2011 Jay C. Niderhauser
Mountain Chapter President
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2009 Daniel E. Griffiths
ProNet Council Chair
2008 Roger Beynon
Downtown Chapter President
2007 Thomas Auger
ProNet Council Chair
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Outstanding Educator
The Outstanding Educator Award is given to a full-time college accounting educator in recognition for superior performance and demonstrated high ideals, resulting from active involvement in the accounting profession.
2016 T. Jeffrey Wilks
2015 Ryan H. Pace
2014 Stanley E. Jenne
2013 Dr. Robert L. Gardner
2012 Jeffrey N. Barnes
2011 Rosemary R. Fullerton
2010 Sheldon R. Smith
2009 Jerry Van Os
2008 Kevin D. Stocks
2007 Gerald D. Searfoss
2006 Dr. Boyd C. Randall
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2005 Robert D. Allen
2004 Alan R. Rogers
2003 Clifford R. Skousen
2002 Dave N. Stewart
2001 Martha M. Eining
2000 Larry A. Deppe
1999 David H. Luthy
1998 James W. Brackner
1997 W. Steve Albrecht
1996 Lynette M. Yerbury
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1994 G. Fred Streuling
1993 Owen Cherrington
1992 Ronald M. Mano
1991 Gary N. Giles
1990 Larzette Hale
1989 A. Tom Nelson
1988 Jay M. Smith, Jr.
1987 Kenneth J. Hanni
1986 K. Fred Skousen
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Rising Star
Awarded to honor individuals that exemplify excellence and dedication to the UACPA and the CPA profession.
2016 Jason Tomlinson
2015 Matthew Klein
2014 Shayne Miller
2013 Annette Andersen
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2012 Jill Aoki
2012 Erik Edwards
2011 Jennifer Amos
2010 Kandice Lambert
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2009 William M. Thomson
2009 Aubrey Van Pelt
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Lifetime Members
Awarded to retired members who are 55 or older.
2016 Larry Deppe
2014 Keith Prescott
2014 David E. Bunker
2014 Ralph B. Larsen
2014 Jeffrey L. Shaw
2013 Paul H. Kasteler
2013 Auston G. Johnson
2013 Wendy S. Martin
2013 D. Gerald Searfoss
2012 Tom L. Allen
2012 Edward T. Alter
2012 Robert K. Burr
2012 Gaylan S. Gallacher
2012 Lane A. Summerhays
2011 Richard L. Jenson
2011 S. Craig Omer
2011 Edward J. Passey
2011 Roger O. Richins
2011 James W. Woolley
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2010 Sidney Gilbert
2010 Charles Johnson
2009 Randy J. Harris
2009 Ted Stagg
2009 Evan R. Terry
2008 Paul G. Child
2008 K. Fred Skousen
2008 Jeannie Patton (Honorary)
2007 Bryce E. Olson
2007 Milton H. Thackeray
2007 Ray O. Westergard
2006 Lynn F. DeBry
2006 Donald L. Egbert
2006 Roger B. Pinnock
2006 Nicholas E. Rhodes
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2004 Gary N. Giles
2003 Larry R. Hendricks
2003 W. Brent Maxfield
2003 Joe Pacheco
2002 Lynn M. Bushman
2002 Oral J. Johnson
2002 Duane C. Karren
2001 Barry A. Erickson
2001 Charles H. Foote
2001 Kenneth J. Hanni
2001 Jeanette D. Watkins
2000 Dean Kimber
2000 Orvil K. Terry
2000 Stephen T. White
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Outstanding CPA
Awarded to members of the UACPA from 1980 - 1998 who rendered extraordinary service. In 1999 the award was changed to give recognition to both members in public practice and members in business & management.
1998 Milton H. Thackeray
1997 Michael F. Blackburn
1996 Duane C. Karren
1995 Charles E. Johnson
1994 Roger B. Pinnock
1993 Ray O. Westergard
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1992 Sherman H. Smith
1991 Tom L. Allen
1990 Richard J. Goode
1989 Harold O. Smith
1988 Robert V. Stevens
1987 Dallas H. Bradford
1986 A. Tom Nelson
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1985 G. Ellsworth Brunson
1984 Floyd A. Petersen
1983 Larzette G. Hale
1981 LeRoy W. Christopherson
1980 Evan R. Terry
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Women to Watch: Experienced Leader
Awarded to honor a professional who has advanced to a higher level or leadership position - including partners, owners, executives and elected officials. Nominees must be AICPA members to be considered.
2016 Tamra L. Dayley
2015 Christine B. Arthur
2014 Nikki Thon
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2013 Laura Wagner
2012 Mary Kay Griffin
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2011 Wendy S. Martin
2010 Susan A. Speirs
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Women to Watch: Emerging Leader
Awarded to honor a professional who has made significant contributions to the profession and her community, but who has not yet reached the highest levels of advancement.
2016 Kathryn Fargam
2016 Monica Teuscher Gardner
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2015 Shalaun T. Howell
2014 Caroline Klein
2013 Jodie B. Hewitson
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2012 Leann M. Hatfield
2011 Jonyce J. Bullock
2010 Lori H. Reay
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Jeannie Patton Lifetime Service
The Jeannie Patton Lifetime Service Award was established in 2011 by the UACPA Executive Board to recognize the valuable contributions CPAs are making in our communities. Inspired by Jeannie Patton's decades of service to the CPA profession and her community, the Board created the award as a way to thank and honor CPAs who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.
2016 Sherman H. Smith
2013 Bryce E. Olson
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2012 Gail Anger
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2011 Rodney G. Marrell
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Freedom of Enterprise
To give prominent recognition to a Utah based major business leader (CEO, President, etc.) for unusual and extraordinary contribution to the Utah economy. Awards winners have established a recognized role in the trade or industry in Utah and have established respected prominence in the community through worthy civic involvement.
2008 Larry H. Miller
1997 Jay L. Atwood
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1994 G. Rex Frazier
1993 Louis E. Miller
1992 Clark D. Jones
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1991 Dominic A. Welch
1989 Alan C. Ashton
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Outstanding Accounting Student
Awarded annually to the fifth year accounting student at each institution who overall best exemplifies the ideals and excellence of the profession. Factors considered in nominating a candidate for recognition should include the following: Student must be a UACPA Student Affiliate; Grade point average; Extracurricular and professional activities and experience; Professional image; perceived commitment and dedication; and Recipient should be eligible to sit for the CPA Exam.
2015
Tiffany Yeates
Brigham Young University
Jared Radmall
Dixie State University
Sarah C. Thayer
Southern Utah University
Caitlin Kennedy
University of Utah
Chelsea Hepworth
Utah State University
Joanna Kuntz
Utah Valley University
Anneda Hardcastle
Weber State University
Amram Musungu
Westminster College
2014
Jill H. Aoki
Utah State University
Scott N. Barney
Southern Utah University
Sherry A. Hullinger
Weber State University
William Liddle III
Westminster College
Ryan Hess
University of Utah
Jordan Hales
Utah Valley University
Stephanie Ann Flint
Brigham Young University
2013
Jonathan C. Medrano
Utah State University
Janelle Young
Southern Utah University
Jonathan Rad Clark
Utah Valley University
Yan-Feng Zhou
Westminster College
Mariela Georgieve Zhivkova
University of Utah
Jordan C. Theurer
Brigham Young University
Jeremy Stout
Dixie State College
Rebecca Beck
Weber State University
2012
Alison Mueller
Utah Valley University
Anthony G. Lemon
Utah State University
Aubrey L. Prince
Southern Utah University
Becky Vineberg
Weber State University
Spencer Backman
Westminster College
Elizabeth Williams
University of Utah
Nolan K. Robinson
Brigham Young University
2011
Cameron M. Flanders
Brigham Young University
Jonada C. Munk
Southern Utah University
Linda J. Hulme
University of Utah
Andrew R. Adam
Utah State University
Jess Mortensen
Weber State University
Benjamin L. Young
Westminster College
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2010
Jeremiah Bentley
Brigham Young University
Steven Reese
Southern Utah University
Brian R. Monson
Utah State University
Chett Campbell
Weber State University
Stefan van Duyvendijk
Westminster College
2009
Ryan D. Ahlstrom
Brigham Young University
Jana B. Reeves
Southern Utah University
Stephanie L. Steimke
University of Utah
Thomas W. Colligan
Utah State University
Trevor S. Peterson
Weber State University
Claudia V. Gneiting
Westminster College
2008
Brigham Rich
Brigham Young University
Kade Hollow
Southern Utah University
John Draney
University of Utah
Brian P. Watson
Utah State University
Leif Wadman
Weber State University
Kristen Evans
Westminster College
2007
Marin Arnell
Brigham Young University
Caleb Miller
Southern Utah University
Elizabeth Blankenspoor
University of Utah
Janna Marie Pehrson
Utah State University
Nancy Farr
Weber State University
B.J. Thomson
Westminster College
2006
Kenneth J. Merkley
Brigham Young University
Kenneth Bills
Southern Utah University
Greg Sandberg
University of Utah
Susan Atha Darby
Utah State University
Kristen Farr
Weber State University
Alisha Anne Panunzio
Westminster College
2005
Dennis C. Hungerford
Brigham Young University
Robert Tebbs
Southern Utah University
Jeffrey K. Hart
University of Utah
Natalie Munk
Utah State University
Matt Pebley
Weber State University
Chelsea Holley
Westminster College
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2004
Jill Gardner
Brigham Young University
Shannara Porter
Southern Utah University
Joshua Savage
Southern Utah University
Shalaun Thiriot Howell
University of Utah
Steve Kindred
Utah State University
Jeff Roberts
Weber State University
Emily Bunker
Westerminster College
2003
Jennifer Borneman
Brigham Young University
Christopher L. Barker
Southern Utah University
Jason D. Arbuckle
University of Utah
Chad Evans
Utah State University
Jeffrey C. Schmitt
Weber State University
Mary E. Simbala
Westerminster College
2002
Stephanie Stephan
Brigham Young University
Christy Lou Andersen
Southern Utah University
Jill Sorenson
University of Utah
Arika H. Sundberg
Utah State University
Matthew T. Hart
Weber State University
Kimberlee Kinikini
Westmminster College
2001
Matthew C. Ireland
Brigham Young University
Heather D. Gambill
University of Utah
Brooke N. Linton
Utah State University
Mike Greenhalgh
Weber State University
Tyler A. Gillespie
Westminster College
2000
Bradley John Farmer
Brigham Young University
Christine Schaller
Southern Utah University
Sherise Federico
University of Utah
Kristi L. Sharp
Utah State University
Lee Saathoff
Weber State University
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