CalCPA service awards.

Public Service Award

Do you know an outstanding CalCPA member who goes above and beyond the call of duty in community service? Start naming names.

Each year CalCPA's Public Service Award recognizes a member for notable works done outside of the office for voluntary community improvement or the assistance of the less fortunate. Before CalCPA can recognize these leaders, you must nominate them.

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To be eligible for the Public Service Award a nominee must be a member in good standing and meet one of the following qualifications:

* Participation in charitable, civic or religious activities that have had a long-term and significant impact on the community;

* Responsibility for a public service project that had a positive and significant impact on the community;

* Service in a notable volunteer capacity in local, state or federal government; or

* Service in an outstanding manner as an appointed or elected official at the local, state or federal level.

The nominations deadline is Dec. 31.

To nominate a member, download an application at www.calcpa.org/members/committees/PSA and fax, e-mail or mail the form to: Nancy Wheeler-Chandler; Public Service Award Committee; Attention: Patti Sustin, California Society of CPAs; 330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 710; Glendale, CA 91203; [phone]; Fax [phone]; or [e-mail].

Distinguished Service Award

CalCPA's annual Distinguished Service Award recognizes a member for long and distinguished service in CalCPA, or for a singular act resulting in an extraordinary contribution to the profession. If you know a member who exhibits extraordinary dedication and service to the profession, recognize their achievements by nominating them for the award.

The nominations deadline is Dec. 31.

To be eligible for the Distinguished Service Award a nominee must be a member in good standing and meet one of the following qualifications:

* Long and distinguished service;

* Extraordinary contribution to the profession; or

* Inspiration to others with this achievement.

To nominate a member, download an application at www.calcpa.org/members/committees/DSA and fax, e-mail or mail the form to: Harold S. Schultz; Distinguished Service Award Committee; Attention: Patti Sustin, California Society of CPAs; 330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 710; Glendale, CA 91203; Fax: [phone]; or [e-mail].