BRENTWOOD, TN — The Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) honored its top members in six different categories at its 93rd Annual Meeting and Convention held in Kingsport, Tennessee, on June 11-13, 2024.
The TSCPApex Awards Program recognizes the many ways that individuals contribute significant time, energy and intellect to developing the accounting profession and fostering its success. The awards celebrate those who are emerging leaders, innovators, educators, volunteers and others who have made a substantial impact in accounting.
CPA of the Year Award
The CPA of the Year Award recognizes a CPA who has made outstanding contributions toward advancing the accounting profession.
Charles Frasier, CPA – 2024 TSCPApex CPA of the Year Award
Lipscomb University – Nashville, Tennessee
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award is given in recognition of a TSCPA member who has exhibited leadership, made significant contributions to the profession and had an outstanding record of service to the society and the local community.
David Morgan, CPA/PFS – 2024 TSCPApex Lifetime Achievement Award LBMC – Brentwood, Tennessee
Doug Warren, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA – 2024 TSCPApex Lifetime Achievement Award
WarrenJackson CPAs – Madisonville, Tennessee
Impact Award
The Impact Award acknowledges a TSCPA member who has distinguished him or herself in philanthropic activities.
Shannon Burger, DSc, CPA, MBA – 2024 TSCPApex Impact Award
Cempa Community Care – Chattanooga, Tennessee
Margaret Moses, CPA – 2024 TSCPApex Impact Award
Margaret W. Moses, CPA, PC – Elizabethton, Tennessee
Women to Watch Award
The Women to Watch Award highlights the accomplishments of women in the profession and demonstrates to emerging female leaders that success is not out of reach. The award is given in two categories, Experienced Leaders and Emerging Leaders.
Kathy Watts, CPA, CHC – 2024 TSCPApex Women to Watch (Experienced Leader) Award
HORNE LLP – Brownsville, Tennessee
Courtney Bach, CPA – 2024 TSCPApex Women to Watch (Emerging Leader) Award
LBMC – Franklin, Tennessee
Emerging Leader Award
The Emerging Leader Award is given to someone who has been working in the accounting profession 10 years or less. The award is presented to an individual who has made noteworthy professional accomplishments and stood out in the areas of professional knowledge, skill, integrity and leadership.
Heath McConnell, CPA – 2024 TSCPApex Emerging Leader Award
Alpha Metallurgical Resources – Blountville, Tennessee
Special Recognition Award
Special Recognition Awards are given to individuals who have contributed to the success of a TSCPA project or initiative.
Richard Hill, CPA, CGMA – 2024 TSCPApex Special Recognition Award
Mitchell Emert & Hill, P.C. – Knoxville, Tennessee
Nominations for this year’s awards closed on Dec. 31, 2023, and recipients were selected by TSCPA’s Awards Committee. For more information on the TSCPApex Awards Program, visit www.tscpa.com/apexawards.
State CPA Society announces new leadership
BRENTWOOD, TN — The Tennessee Society of CPAs recently announced the election of its 2024-25 board of directors.
The newly elected board includes Kelly S. Crow, CPA, of Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC in Memphis, chair; Heather Batson, CPA, of Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC in Chattanooga, chair-elect; and Jonathan C. Bailey, CPA, of Kingsport, past chair. At-large members of the board include Courtney Bach, CPA, of LBMC in Brentwood; Stephanie Fowler, CPA, of HORNE LLP in Jackson; Richard W. Hill, CPA, of Mitchell Emert & Hill, PC, CPAs in Knoxville; Dimeta Smith Knight, CPA, of Dimeta Smith, CPA, LLC in Nashville; Andrea Meinardi, CPA, of Crowe LLP in Franklin; Keith O’Connor, CPA, of Pugh CPAs in Knoxville; Gina B. Pruitt, CPA, of KraftCPAs PLLC in Nashville; Jenneen D. Reed, CPA, of Nashville Symphony in Nashville; and Marilyn Young, CPA, of Belmont University in Nashville.
Founded in 1904, the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) is the professional association of CPAs in Tennessee, with more than 10,000 members statewide. Its mission is to drive the success of its members and the communities they serve through connections, professional development and advocacy. TSCPA is headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn.
