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DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
In recognition of an individual who has distinguished himself/herself within the Texas Society of CPAs and the accounting profession through professional excellence, leadership, and service consistently over many years.
An individual may be nominated to become a Distinguished Fellow by the Awards Committee from nominees submitted by TXCPA members and Chapters, and is subject to the approval by vote of the Leadership Council. Distinguished Fellows shall not be required to pay dues and shall be eligible to hold offices and vote.
Members serving on the TXCPA Awards Committee are ineligible for nomination.
Award winners will be recognized at the Annual Meeting Award Luncheon on June 25, 2026 in San Antonio, TX
Some of the criteria to be considered in selecting this award recipient include:
- A CPA member in good standing of the Texas Society of CPAs;
- Shall have provided exceptional leadership and dedicated service to TXCPA and its chapters, likely serving as a committee chair, officer or member of the Board of Directors, and demonstrating a lasting commitment to supporting and engaging members;
- May also have contributed through service to the AICPA or other professional organizations, particularly where involvement has benefited TXCPA, its members and the accounting profession.
- Shall have spent the majority of his/her career actively engaged in professional activities which emphasized the use of CPA competencies;
- Shall have been an outstanding and recognized leader in his/her professional career within the accounting profession;
- Shall have been an influential leader within his/her community, actively supporting civic and social initiatives that reflect the profession’s core values; and
- Shall have demonstrated the above types of outstanding leadership, service and impact consistently over many years, including possibly beyond their professional career.