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June 14, 2017 (Las Vegas, NV) - The Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM), the leading trade association focused exclusively on marketing and business development for the accounting industry, announced the recipients of its individual Marketing Achievement Awards (MAA) this evening at the AAM-MAA Gala. The event was held at the MGM Grand during the organization's 28th Annual Summit. Individual awards are presented annually in recognition of outstanding achievements in the accounting marketing profession, as well as contributions to AAM.
Jaime Thomas Inducted Into the Association for Accounting Marketing Hall of Fame
Being inducted Into the AAM Hall of Fame is the highest honor in the field of accounting marketing. Inductees must have ten years or more of service and be known for their outstanding accomplishments as a leader of the association.
Jamie Thomas is a past president who helped AAM navigate through challenging times of transition and growth; served as a member and chair for various committees including Membership and the Conference Committee; a frequent speaker at AAM conferences and someone who has always said yes - many times before AAM even asked for help; happily shared experience with AAM members on many topics including how to get started at your firm, building firm culture, and so much more.
Laura Kucera Named Marketer of the Year
The Marketer of the Year award is presented to an experienced marketer who is well-recognized for the high quality of their work, as well as their ability to consistently gain results.
Citrin Cooperman's CMO Laura Kucera's leadership has contributed to the firm's significant growth of 17% in 2016, which included the joining of two firms and three new offices in New England, the development of four new consulting practice groups and the restructuring of the firm's advisory services line. She played an important role in pulling together a new technology and risk advisory consulting practice. She created a four-hour cross-selling class with Fagan and taught it to more than 100 staff. Finally, Kucera developed an in-house design team and launched a new visual identity for the firm.
Nicole Sterling Named Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year award recognizes dedication to AAM, involvement on committees and/or special projects, as well as their professional accomplishments.
As chair of the website committee, Nicole Sterling of RSW Accounting and Consulting has given tirelessly to her role, whether it's leading calls or working nights and weekends with other committees to ensure their sections of the website are working properly. If you've been to the website in the past year, you've no doubt seen her and the committee's efforts first hand. From the new profile badges, to launching the marketer's library, to building new sections and functionality, she's constantly finding ways to maximize the ways we use AccountingMarketing.org, AAM Connect and the AAM Portal.
Jeshanah McLeod Honored as Rookie of the Year
A marketer on the rise demonstrating distinction in the field, the Rookie of the Year shows creativity, initiative and ambition with their firm. As there were a number of excellent nominations, it was difficult to choose just one.
Jeshanah McLeod of Brown Schultz Sheridan and Fitz was hired as a Marketing Coordinator in September 2015. Her performance was deemed to be well above the expectations of the firm as she helped to revitalize her firm's marketing efforts in her first year this resulted in title being changed to Marketing Director in February 2016. Educating the firm on the importance of marketing, this honoree presents initiatives in a way that helps the firm better understand how marketing initiatives benefit them.
The AAM Summit is the largest event hosted by the association. Accounting marketing and business development professionals, as well as partners and firm administrators attend the Summit annually to connect with colleagues and learn new strategies to enhance their firm's marketing and promotion efforts.
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