Women Who Count Awards

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.

• Criteria for each award includes demonstration of AFWA’s values:
  • Empowerment: applicant demonstrates a drive to take on challenges, strives for success in her current position, and possesses a desire for career advancement.
  • Leadership: applicant demonstrates leadership qualities in her career and her community.
  • Integrity: applicant values quality and has earned the trust and respect of her clients and/or peers.
  • Passion: applicant demonstrates enthusiasm toward her career and the accounting and finance industry as a whole
• All nominees must be active members of AFWA.
• 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

• Emerging Leader: an AFWA member, age 35 and under, who demonstrate early achievement and shows great potential in her professional career. Download Application.
• Public Practice Professional: an AFWA member working in accounting or finance public practice who demonstrates the values of AFWA in her career. Download Application.
• Industry Professional: an AFWA member working in an industry or corporate environment who demonstrates the values of AFWA in her career. Download Application.
• Small Business: an AFWA member working as a sole proprietor or small business owner who demonstrates the values of AFWA in her business. Download Application.
• Woman of the Year: an AFWA member of extraordinary achievement at integrating work and life, overcoming obstacles, or supporting other women in the field. Different criteria applies, see application. Download Application.