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AFWA’s members are a reflection of our values – empowerment, leadership, integrity, and passion. Each year the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance proudly recognizes outstanding women who exemplify these values in career and life, setting a positive example for other women in the industry.

The Women Who Count Awards will be presented to those nominees who stand out in their careers and exemplify the following criteria:

  • Empowerment: a drive to take on challenges, strives for success in her current position, and possesses a desire for career advancement.
  • Leadership: leadership qualities in her career and her community.
  • Integrity: values quality and has earned the trust and respect of her clients and/or peers.
  • Passion: enthusiasm toward her career and the accounting and finance industry as a whole
Nominations are due no later than August 15.

Download AFWA Women Who Count Awards Nomination Form.

Additional Information & Requirements

  • All nominees must be active members of AFWA and have professional experience within industries, firms, educational institutions, non-profit organizations or businesses that support the accounting and finance industry.
  • Nominees may work in public accounting, corporate marketing, or financial services. They may be industry service providers, professors, or small business owners. Women of all connections to the accounting and finance industry will be considered for these awards.
  • Special recognition will be made in the emerging leader, 35 and under, category.
  • Applicants may be nominated by a colleague, AFWA Chapter, or self-nominated. Applicants may be nominated by non-AFWA members.
  • Currently serving AFWA National and Foundation Board Members are not eligible for the Women Who Count Awards.
  • Award recipients will be recognized at the 2021 Virtual Women Who Count Conference October 18-22.

Chapter Achievement Awards

Nominate your chapter for a Women Who Count Chapter Achievement Award! We love recognizing all the amazing things our chapters accomplish throughout the year. While this year has brought many challenges, our chapters have managed to excel in multiple areas. Make sure your chapter receives the proper recognition it deserves by nominating today!

Nominations are due no later than August 15.

Download Chapter Achievement Awards Nomination Form