Women's Leadership & Women to Watch Awards

Women's Leadership Committee

The Women's Leadership Committee promotes the growth, advancement, and recognition of women in the accounting and finance profession through professional development, mentoring, and recognition through the Women to Watch awards.

The Committee objectives include: Develop, advance, and recognize women CPAs.
Develop and host the Women's Leadership & Wellness Summit.
Promote, administer, and present the FICPA Women to Watch Awards.
Develop and enhance the website with resources that support women's initiatives.

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. 

In addition to being recognized at the Women's Leadership & Wellness Summit, May 20-21, 2027, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Women to Watch Award recipients are featured on ficpa.org and receive recognition in Florida CPA Today. 

Nominations for 2027 Are Now Open!

Do you demonstrate a passion for your profession, or do you know someone who does? Are you a CPA and a member of the FICPA? 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 for 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 principals.   

Nominate a Deserving Professional Today