Annual Awards Presented At 2024 Firm Meeting | GBQ
Each year, GBQ proudly acknowledges associates who embody our firm's purpose of empowering growth, guided by our brand attributes: highly motivated, personable, attentive, sociable, savvy, passionate, innovative and responsible.
 
Rookie of the Year: This award is presented to associates who joined GBQ in the past year with energy and enthusiasm and have helped make a difference in the firm.
  • Allie Lawwill, Manager, Tax & Business Advisory Services
  • Noah Fidler, Senior, Tax & Business Advisory Services
  • Ben Goldman, Staff, Tax & Business Advisory Services
  • Yashaswini Someyanda, Senior Manager, Tax & Business Advisory Services
Outstanding Attitude Award: This award is presented to associates who display an upbeat, positive attitude that makes others want to be around them.
  • Samantha Mason, Administrative Specialist
  • Debbie Vogel, Administrative Specialist
  • Grace Hemmeter, Senior, Assurance & Business Advisory Services
Empower Award | People: This award is presented to those who embody and advocate for the firm’s brand attributes while fostering a sense of passion and enthusiasm for their colleagues. Through leadership, guidance, and support, these individuals contribute to the firm’s success while inspiring those around them.
  • Emily Fankhauser, Senior Manager, Learning & Development
  • Emma Giroux, Manager, Tax & Business Advisory Services
  • Kari Maue, Director, Assurance & Business Advisory Services
  • Jenna Capilla, Administrative Specialist
Empower Award | Community: The recipients of this award have demonstrated a passion for driving growth and development within their local community. Whether by promoting an internal culture of action at GBQ and/or participating in external initiatives, these individuals embody a spirit of compassion and generosity that epitomizes growth and engagement to address social, environmental and economic matters.
  • Kevin VerHoef, Senior Manager, Assurance & Business Advisory Services
  • Kevin Henry, Manager, Tax Operations
  • Kyrie Bumpus, Marketing & Events Coordinator
  • Sara Tobin, Project Professional
  • Felicia Fioritto, Senior, Tax & Business Advisory Services
Empower Award | Clients: This award recognizes associates’ exceptional efforts and unwavering commitment to cultivating client relationships while delivering outstanding client service and offering strategic insights to guide and enhance business operations and empower growth.
  • Betty McCartney, Director, Tax & Business Advisory Services
  • Christy Macioce, Manager, Tax & Business Advisory Services
  • Charlie May, Senior, Tax & Business Advisory Services
  • Maria Nobile, Manager, Forensic & Dispute Advisory Services
  • Zach Bonifas, Senior, Assurance & Business Advisory Services
Morris Groner Entrepreneurial Award: This award is presented to an associate(s) who displays an entrepreneurial spirit and promotes the growth of the firm through their client service and practice development efforts. Jack Boyle Outstanding Leadership Award: This award is presented to an associate(s) who is an excellent leader and well-rounded business advisor and who serves as a role model to others in the firm.
  • Tobin Perrill, Senior Manager, Assurance & Business Advisory Services
Ron Quillin Learning Award: This award is presented to an associate(s) who is dedicated to lifelong learning and serves as a mentor and teacher to others within the firm. View additional achievements, including years of service award recipients and promotions, by visiting our  press room.  
 
About GBQ
 
For 71 years and counting, our purpose is clear: we empower growth; growth of our people, our communities and our clients’ businesses. A Top 100 tax, accounting and consulting firm, we’re driven by the outcomes that we know can change the lives of those we work with and for. We’ve learned that  this is what matters most to our stakeholders. It is this purpose that drives and inspires us every day. It’s why we exist. Visit GBQ online at  www.gbq.com, become a fan on  Facebook or follow us on  Twitter,  LinkedIn and  Instagram.