CaICPA service awards recognizing altruism.

The nomination period for CalCPA's annual service awards is open through April. You can nominate an outstanding member or firm for the:

* Public Service Award, which is given to a CPA who has been especially active in service to the profession and community.

* Public Service Award for Firms, which aims to recognize firms for their public service contributions on the local, state or national level.

* Distinguished Service Award, which is granted either on the basis of long and distinguished service or for some singular act resulting in extraordinary contribution to the profession, CalCPA and/or the community.

Candidates must be a CalCPA member in good standing and has met at least one of the following:

* Participated in charitable, civic or religious activities that have had a long-term, significant effect on the community;

* Been responsible for a public service...