Tennessee Society of CPAs Names TSCPApex Award Recipients
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA) honored its top members in six different categories at its 94th Annual Meeting and Convention held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 10-12, 2025.
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.
Marty Brown, CPA – 2025 TSCPApex CPA of the Year Award
PYA – Knoxville, 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.
Andy Bonner Jr., CPA – 2025 TSCPApex Lifetime Achievement Award
Homesteader Trailers – New Tazewell, Tennessee
Impact Award
The Impact Award acknowledges a TSCPA member who has distinguished him or herself in philanthropic activities.
Terry Rappuhn, CPA – 2025 TSCPApex Impact Award
Self-Employed – Nashville, Tennessee
Women to Watch Award
The Women to Watch Award highlights the accomplishments of women in the profession. The award is given in two categories, Experienced Leaders and Emerging Leaders.
Marilyn Young, CPA – 2025 TSCPApex Women to Watch (Experienced Leader) Award
Belmont University – Nashville, Tennessee
Lindsey Franks, CPA – 2025 TSCPApex Women to Watch (Emerging Leader) Award
LBMC – Jonesborough, 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.
Luis Ortiz, CPA – 2025 TSCPApex Emerging Leader Award
EY – Nashville, Tennessee
Special Recognition Award
Special Recognition Awards are given to individuals who have contributed to the success of a TSCPA project or initiative.
Thomas Booker, CPA – 2025 TSCPApex Special Recognition Award
Whitlock & Company, P.C. – Knoxville, Tennessee
Karen Miller, CPA – 2025 TSCPApex Special Recognition Award
Union University – Cedar Grove, Tennessee
Nominations for this year’s awards closed on Dec. 31, 2024, and recipients were selected by TSCPA’s Awards Committee. For more information on the TSCPApex Awards Program, visit http://www.tscpa.com/awards.
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| Pictured from left to right are Luis Ortiz, Thomas Booker, Karen Miller, Marilyn Young, Lindsey Franks and TSCPA Board Chair Kelly Crow. |
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