CPA Nova Scotia Celebrates Ten Outstanding Members with Prestigious Awards


CPA Nova Scotia proudly recognizes ten outstanding CPAs chosen as this year's Member Recognition Award recipients.

Eight individuals will be honored with the prestigious Fellow (FCPA) designation. This highest mark of distinction is awarded to Chartered Professional Accountants whose exemplary career achievements and community service honour the profession.

Two addtional CPAs will be recognized with the Unsung Hero and Early Achievement awards.

The Unsung Hero Award is given to a CPA who shows remarkable dedication, commitment, and outstanding service to individuals or groups within the community through volunteer activities. This award highlights those whose behind-the-scenes contributions at the community level often go unrecognized.

The Early Achievement Award celebrates a CPA who, within the first ten years of receiving their designation, has demonstrated significant achievement and an ongoing commitment to professional excellence or community involvement.

The recipients of the Fellows designation are:
• Toyin Akindoju, CPA, CMA
• Evangeline Colman-Sadd, CPA, CA
• Carrie Cussons, CPA, CA
• Kevin Fraser, CPA, CA
• Stephen MacDonald, CPA, CA
• Steven Moore, CPA, CA
• John Oakey, CPA, CA
• Derek Spinney, CPA, CMA

The Unsung Hero Award recipient is: 
• Elfinesh Zewde, CPA

The Early Achievement Award recipient is: 
• Gioia Usher, CPA

"The ten CPAs honoured this year epitomise the best of our profession, making a significant impact in both their workplaces and communities," says Patricia Towler, President and CEO of CPA Nova Scotia. "Their contributions are truly deserving of this recognition."