Contractor Recognition
Our contractors play a key role in providing a top-notch learner experience. To acknowledge their contributions, CPAWSB seeks to recognize high-performing contractors who demonstrate a remarkable commitment to their work as PEP educators through our Contractor Recognition Program.
Award Criteria
This list is not exhaustive—there are many factors that contribute to an award-worthy educator! The criteria we consider when selecting our award recipients include the following:
![The School’s values The School’s values](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/Contractors/Contractor%20Recognition/School-Values_330x228.jpg)
The School’s values
Do they exemplify our values in their interactions with learners, peers, and School staff?
Who is eligible?
Any of our education contractors who regularly interact with learners and assist in delivering the CPA Professional Education Program are eligible.
Selection Process
Near the end of each year, School staff will conduct a thorough review to identify any suitable nominees from our current contractor pool, taking into consideration our award criteria and other relevant factors. We may select up to two award winners per year for each of our contractor types, with recipients being announced in the spring.
Award Winner News
![Lauren Holland, CPA - Winner of 2021 KBH Exemplary New Professional Award Lauren Holland, CPA - Winner of 2021 KBH Exemplary New Professional Award](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2017/Award-Winner.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Award Winners 2020/2021 Award Winners 2020/2021](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2021/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Bjornda Bjornson, an award-winning facilitator Meet Bjornda Bjornson, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2021/Award-Winner.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPAWSB recently presented Bjornda Bjornson, CPA, CA, with the David Inhaber Distinguished Facilitator Award. Funded by CPA Alberta, this award is given annually to a facilitator residing in Alberta, who is a Chartered Professional Accountant and is delivering the CPA Professional Education Program modules through the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB). The recipient of the award is selected by the CPAWSB and is recognized for their exemplary contribution to furthering CPAWSB's education objectives.
In this series, we ask our award winners five questions about the CPA program.
![Meet Kathleen Gerber, CPA, an Award-Winning Recent CPAWSB Graduate Meet Kathleen Gerber, CPA, an Award-Winning Recent CPAWSB Graduate](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2021/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Lynne Onofreychuk, an award-winning facilitator Meet Lynne Onofreychuk, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2021/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Dayna Rogowski, an award-winning facilitator Meet Dayna Rogowski, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2021/Award-Winner.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Brandy-Lee Frank, an award-winning facilitator Meet Brandy-Lee Frank, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2021/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Kirsten Benzie, an award-winning facilitator Meet Kirsten Benzie, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2021/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Adam Zanoni, an award-winning facilitator Meet Adam Zanoni, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2020/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPAWSB recently presented Adam Zanoni, CPA, CA, with the CPAWSB CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
In this series, we ask our award winners five questions about the CPA program.
![Meet Larry Davidson, an award-winning facilitator Meet Larry Davidson, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2020/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
We recently presented a CPAWSB Contractor Recognition Award to Larry Davidson, CPA, CGA. This award recognizes his notable and positive impact on his students and his dedication to excellence in his role as an in-person facilitator for the CPA preparatory courses.
In this series, we ask our award winners five questions about the CPA program.
![Meet DeAnn Eckdahl, an award-winning facilitator Meet DeAnn Eckdahl, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2020/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPAWSB recently presented DeAnn Eckdahl, CPA, CA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
In this series, we ask our award winners five questions about the CPA program.
![Meet Crystal Workun, an award-winning facilitator Meet Crystal Workun, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2020/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPAWSB recently presented Crystal Workun, CPA, CMA, with the David Inhaber Distinguished Facilitator Award. Funded by CPA Alberta, this award is given annually to a facilitator residing in Alberta, who is a Chartered Professional Accountant and is delivering the CPA Professional Education Program modules through the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB). The recipient of the award is selected by the CPAWSB and is recognized for their exemplary contribution to furthering CPAWSB‘s education objectives.
In this series, we ask our award winners five questions about the CPA program.
![Meet Wendy Wilson, an award-winning facilitator Meet Wendy Wilson, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2020/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Peter Moreira, an award-winning facilitator Meet Peter Moreira, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2020/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Deanna Shymkiw Yeo, an award-winning facilitator Meet Deanna Shymkiw Yeo, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2020/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPAWSB recently presented Deanna Shymkiw Yeo, CPA, CMA, with the CPAWSB CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
In this series, we ask our award winners five questions about the CPA program.
![Meet George Fisher, an award-winning facilitator Meet George Fisher, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2019/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Nicole Charlesworth, an award-winning facilitator Meet Nicole Charlesworth, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2019/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Lindsay McLachlan, an award-winning facilitator Meet Lindsay McLachlan, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2019/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Erica Smith, an award-winning facilitator Meet Erica Smith, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2019/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Edward Goodfellow, an award-winning facilitator Meet Edward Goodfellow, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2019/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Stephanie Stokes, an award-winning facilitator Meet Stephanie Stokes, an award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2019/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Ken Singh, award-winning facilitator Meet Ken Singh, award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2019/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Jeff Gilbert, award-winning facilitator Meet Jeff Gilbert, award-winning facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2019/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Christine Kissel, Award-Winning Facilitator Meet Christine Kissel, Award-Winning Facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2019/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Samantha Taylor, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Facilitator Meet Samantha Taylor, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2018/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet John Wark, the September 2017 CFE Governor General Gold Medal recipient Meet John Wark, the September 2017 CFE Governor General Gold Medal recipient](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2018/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Erin Creagh, CPA, CGA, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Facilitator Meet Erin Creagh, CPA, CGA, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2018/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Dr. Norman Sheehan, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Facilitator Meet Dr. Norman Sheehan, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2018/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Rosina Rosales, CPA, CA, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Session Leader Meet Rosina Rosales, CPA, CA, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Session Leader](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2018/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Sam Nguyen, CPA, CA, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Facilitator Meet Sam Nguyen, CPA, CA, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2018/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Matt Lind, CPA, an Award-Winning Recent CPAWSB Graduate Meet Matt Lind, CPA, an Award-Winning Recent CPAWSB Graduate](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2018/Awards.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Krystal Huebl, CPA, an Award-Winning Recent CPAWSB Graduate Meet Krystal Huebl, CPA, an Award-Winning Recent CPAWSB Graduate](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2017/Award-Winner.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Kevin Kilpatrick, an Award Winning CPAWSB Instructor Meet Kevin Kilpatrick, an Award Winning CPAWSB Instructor](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2017/Award-Winner.jpg?ext=.jpg)
![Meet Bradley Keefe, Award-winning Facilitator Meet Bradley Keefe, Award-winning Facilitator](/CPAWSB/media/CPAWSB-images/News%20and%20Blog/2017/Award-Winner.jpg?ext=.jpg)