The Women Who Count Awards recognize the incredible women and chapters making a lasting impact across the accounting profession.
From mentorship and innovation to leadership and community impact, these awards celebrate those who are moving the industry forward and inspiring the next generation to do the same.
These awards are open to all women in accounting and finance; AFWA membership is not required. Awards will be presented at the Women Who Count Conference, attendance is not required to win.
Honors a woman who champions integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership within the accounting profession.
Recognizes a mentor who has made a lasting difference by guiding and empowering the next generation of women in accounting.
Honors a professional whose career reflects long-standing dedication, leadership, and service to the accounting profession.
Celebrates an outstanding woman whose leadership, achievements, and influence have made a meaningful impact on the accounting profession.
Recognizes a chapter that has demonstrated excellence in member engagement, programming, collaboration, and advancing the mission of supporting women in accounting.
Honors a rising professional who is showing exceptional leadership potential and making an early impact within the accounting industry.
Recognizes a woman who has created meaningful change beyond the workplace through volunteerism, advocacy, nonprofit involvement, or community leadership.
Celebrates a woman who is transforming the accounting profession through innovation, technology, creative problem-solving, or forward-thinking leadership.
We encourage thoughtful, detailed nominations that clearly demonstrate why the nominee deserves recognition. Strong nominations help our judges better understand the nominee’s impact, leadership, and contributions to the profession and community.
Strong Nominations Include:
H3: Tips for Submitting a Strong Nomination
The strongest submissions tell a story. Instead of general praise, share meaningful examples that highlight how the nominee has made a difference.
Consider including:
Whether you are nominating a colleague, mentor, chapter leader, or even yourself, we encourage you to celebrate the women who are helping shape the future of accounting.
Help us celebrate the women shaping the future of accounting by submitting a nomination for the 2026 Women Who Count Awards.
Nominations are open through August 31, 2026. Whether you are recognizing a mentor, innovator, leader, chapter, or rising professional, this is your opportunity to spotlight the women making a meaningful impact across the profession.
