Howard Herman Distinguished Service Award Guidelines

The Howard Herman Distinguished Service Award is the highest award presented by the Educational Foundation of the Georgia Society of CPAs. It is given in honor of outstanding service to the Educational Foundation.

1. The individual recognized should be, but not limited to, someone in the accounting profession.

2. The award may be given posthumously.

3. No more than one award shall be given annually. However, it is not required to be given. This decision is left to the discretion of the Educational Foundation Awards Committee.

4. The award will be presented at the GSCPA Fall Council Meeting.

5. Criteria: a. The recipient must be a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs. b. The individual shall have shown outstanding commitment to the Educational Foundation, accounting education and the accounting profession. c. The individual shall have given outstanding service to the Foundation, or could be recognized for a single accomplishment that came to fruition during the course of one year. The accomplishment must have resulted in a significant and profound impact on the Educational Foundation, accounting education and/or the accounting profession. d. The individual may be recognized for longevity and dedication of service. Such service must be distinctive and exceedingly above the services provided by his/her contemporaries. e. The individual is one who upholds the highest standards of the accounting and/or education profession.

6. Nominations may be received from any member of the Georgia Society of CPAs. All nominations must be submitted to the Educational Foundation Awards Committee for consideration.

For questions, please contact Nikelle Klareich, manager, foundation & student initiatives, at 404-504-2956 or [email protected]. HOWARD HERMAN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Nomination Application

Nominee Name______

Title______

Employer______

Employer Address______

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Number of Years Involved with the Educational Foundation______

Qualifications (include a summary of the nominee’s most significant contributions to the Educational Foundation. Use additional pages, if needed) ______

Nominated by:______Phone:______

Please include a complete, up-to-date resume for the nominee. Send completed form to Howard Herman Distinguished Service Award, Educational Foundation of the GSCPA, 3353 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30326-1414; Fax (404) 237-1291

Deadline for nominations is October 1, 2013