Outstanding Educator Award
The Outstanding Educator Award honors the achievements of members who are full-time accounting educators distinguished for classroom excellence and for active involvement in the profession.
The following characteristics and activities will be considered:
- Dedication to lifelong learning and ongoing exploration of the latest profession issues
- Involvement in curriculum development, as demonstrated by innovative teaching practices consistent with the broadening role of the CPA
- Publication of recent research findings or concepts which had a profound impact on the efficiency and/or effectiveness of professional practice
- Continued contributions to the CPA profession
- Commitment to the effective development of incoming professionals, demonstrated by translating complex information into critical knowledge, anticipating and creating opportunities, and enabling students to shape their futures
Deadline for nominations is August 31, 2011.
To nominate a candidate, please complete these two simple steps:
- Complete the nomination form . Demonstrate how the candidate’s experience and accomplishments align with each (or most) of the outlined award criteria—thus why he or she deserves to be honored for this award. Be thorough and give specific examples.
- Supporting materials: Submit a resume and/or bio, as well as THREE letters of testimonial. Testimonials may be solicited from people with whom the candidate works closely, such as his or her supervisor, a colleague, someone mentored by the candidate, a client, or if applicable, someone who works with an associated charitable organization.
After submitting this form, please send a résumé and/or biography, and 3 letters of testimonial to dseipp@mocpa.org.
If these materials cannot be submitted electronically, mail or fax the information to:
Missouri Society of CPAs
Dana Seipp, Member Relations Coordinator
540 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63141
Fax: 314.997.2592