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Tennessee Society of CPAs Names TSCPApex Award Recipients

June 14, 2024

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – 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.

Pictured from left are Richard Hill, Heath McConnell, Shannon Burger, Margaret Moses, Kathy Watts, Courtney Bach, Larry Kyte and TSCPA Board Chair Jonathan Bailey
Pictured from left are Richard Hill, Heath McConnell, Shannon Burger, Margaret Moses, Kathy Watts, Courtney Bach, TSCPA Awards Committee Chair Larry Kyte and TSCPA Board Chair Jonathan Bailey.

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