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Women to Watch Awards

Since 2010, the Women to Watch Awards have recognized diverse, talented and outstanding female accountants who contribute to the accounting profession and demonstrate qualities that set them apart from others, including networking, sharing best practices, volunteering, mentoring, authoring and more.  

Do you demonstrate a passion for your profession, or do you know someone who does? Are you a CPA and a member of both the FICPA and the AICPA? Consider nominating yourself or a colleague in one of two categories:  

  • Experienced Leader: Someone who has advanced to a higher level or leadership position within her profession. Titles include, but are not limited to, partner, executive, elected official or appointee. 
  • Emerging Leader: Someone who has been licensed less than 10 years but has made significant contributions to the profession and her community. They are typically business owners, sole proprietors and small firm principles.    

In addition to being recognized at the Women's Leadership Summit and MEGA breakfast on June 15, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando Grand Cypress, Women to Watch Award recipients are featured on FICPA.org and receive recognition in the Florida CPA Today.   


Meet Previous Women to Watch Award Recipients


2026 Experienced Leader
Mary Lou Ruderman

2026 Emerging Leader
Caroline Beasley

2025 Experienced Leader
Kristen Brand

2025 Emerging Leader
Alex Welsh

2024 Experienced Leader
Cristina Hale

2024 Emerging Leader
Carmen Velasquez

2023 Experienced Leader
Marie Rosier

2023 Emerging Leader
Elizabeth Jackson

2022 Experienced Leader
Jodi M. Malis
 

2022 Emerging Leader
Veronica Larriva

2021 Experienced Leader
Genevieve Hancock 

2021 Emerging Leader
Rummesa Abrar

2020 Experienced Leader
Karen Lake

2020 Emerging Leader
Kathryn Horton 

2019 Experienced Leader
Wendy Y. Terry 

2019 Emerging Leader
Gretel Perez