Bookkeeping Excellence Awards

Recognizing leaders who elevate our profession

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Celebrating Excellence in Bookkeeping

Explore the history of outstanding achievements in bookkeeping! The CPB Canada Awards honour members who set the standard for professionalism, leadership, and community impact.


View past award recipients and celebrate their remarkable contributions to our profession.

Ready to recognize an inspiring professional or organization?

Learn more about how you can nominate a deserving candidate and be part of this vibrant tradition. Discover the nomination process below and find out how you can get involved!

 

2025 Award Winners

Mentor of the Year

Laura Acs, CPB

For their dedication to guiding and developing the next generation of leaders in bookkeeping.
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Organizational Excellence Award

Karve Solutions - Christina Carlos, CPB & Kelly Russell, CPB

Recognized for exceptional growth, innovation, and leadership that positively impacts their clients and the industry.

Professional Leader of the Year Award

Arielle Smith, CPB

Celebrated for their significant success and meaningful contributions to their clients and the bookkeeping profession.

Professional Leader of the Year Award

Nick Davis, CPB

Celebrated for their significant success and meaningful contributions to their clients and the bookkeeping profession.

Industry Excellence Award

Marilyn Benninger, CPA, CGA (Posthumous)

Honoured for their remarkable achievements and lasting impact on Canada’s bookkeeping landscape.

Emerging Leader of the Year Award

Emily Bettle

Recognized for their remarkable growth and commitment to excellence early in their career.

Fellow Award (FCPB)

Kellie Parks, CPB, FCPB

Granted for their sustained and exceptional service to CPB Canada and the profession.

Volunteer of the Year Award

Dawn Ross, CPB

Celebrated for their remarkable dedication to advancing CPB Canada's mission and making a significant impact through volunteer service.

Congratulations to our 2025 award recipients for their incredible achievements and contributions!

Award Categories

A Showcase of Excellence

Each award highlights a unique and vital contribution to our profession. Discover the category that best represents the excellence you wish to celebrate.

This award celebrates an exceptional member who has shown a profound dedication to guiding and developing others. It honors those who generously share their knowledge and experience, empowering the next generation of leaders and elevating the skills of their peers.

Award Criteria:

Upholds the standards and ideals of CPB Canada.

Demonstrates a positive and uplifting impact on the professional growth of peers or colleagues.

Shows a strong, proactive commitment to fostering the development of others.

Promotes the values of the profession, including the pursuit of CPB certification and lifelong learning.

This award recognizes a firm, owned by or employing Certified Professional Bookkeepers (CPBs), that has achieved outstanding success in growth, innovation, and leadership. It highlights an organization’s commitment to excellence that positively impacts its staff, clients, and the industry.

Award Criteria:

Exemplifies the standards and values of CPB Canada.

Demonstrates success through revenue growth, client satisfaction, staff development, and innovative technology use.

Shows a strong commitment to the CPB designation and its standards among staff.

Actively contributes to the professional community through leadership, education, and mentorship.

This award celebrates an outstanding Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) who sets the standard for excellence. It honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional success and made a meaningful impact on the profession and their clients over the past year.

Award Criteria:

Embodies the highest standards and values of CPB Canada.

Demonstrates significant success and contribution to their employer and clients.

Shows a strong commitment to promoting excellence within the bookkeeping industry.

Achieves accomplishments through innovative approaches.

Holds a CPB certification in good standing.

This prestigious award honors an industry leader whose remarkable achievements have left a lasting impact on Canada’s accounting landscape. Their unwavering commitment to excellence and significant contributions set a powerful example for the entire professional community.

Award Criteria:

Accomplished significant achievements with a lasting impact on the bookkeeping industry.

Demonstrated a deep commitment to promoting excellence within the profession.

Holds leading certifications and credentials that inspire higher standards.

An innovative leader involved in promoting best practices and thought leadership.

This award celebrates an outstanding bookkeeper with three years of experience or less who has shown remarkable growth and commitment. It recognizes individuals who embody the values of CPB Canada and demonstrate a powerful dedication to excellence early in their careers.

Award Criteria:

Upholds the standards and ideals of CPB Canada.

Shows significant professional commitment and growth while on the certification pathway.

Demonstrates enthusiasm for promoting excellence within the industry and CPB Canada.

A non-certified member bookkeeper in good standing.

The Fellow Award is one of our highest honors, recognizing individuals for their outstanding and sustained service to CPB Canada. This prestigious title is granted to deserving Certified Members who have shown exceptional leadership, competence, and commitment throughout their careers.

Award Criteria:

Demonstrated unwavering service to CPB Canada with respect, integrity, and a selfless attitude.

Made significant contributions to raising the profile and recognition of our profession.

An outstanding contributor through active leadership, education, and mentorship.

Holds a CPB certification in good standing with a history of integrity.

Recipients are selected through an internal review process.

This award honors a member who has shown remarkable dedication to volunteer service within CPB Canada and the community. We celebrate those who generously give their time and skills to support our mission and make a significant impact on our organization.

Award Criteria:

Positively impacts the association, its members, or the community.

Demonstrates consistent dedication and a proactive approach in their volunteer role.

Embodies qualities of an effective volunteer, such as enthusiasm, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Inspires others and contributes to the overall growth and success of CPB Canada.

Recipients are identified through a yearly internal process.