TLDR:
- Florida Institute of CPAs honored Experienced Leader Cristina Hale and Emerging Leader Carmen Velasquez.
- Nominations for the 2025 Women to Watch Awards will be open from Dec. 1, 2024, through Jan. 15, 2025.
On June 13, at MEGA 2024, the FICPA presented its annual Women to Watch Awards, recognizing Cristina Hale as an Experienced Leader and Carmen Velasquez as an Emerging Leader. Hale is the Tax Practice Leader at BDO USA’s Tampa and Orlando offices, with 20 years of experience in various locations. She is actively involved in volunteering for charities. Velasquez is a partner at Tapia, Rojas & Associates, specializing in Common Interest Realty Associations.
The Women to Watch Awards aim to celebrate leadership excellence among women in the accounting profession. The list of nominees for the 2024 awards included individuals who have displayed exceptional leadership qualities. Nominations for the 2025 Women to Watch Awards will open from Dec. 1, 2024, through Jan. 15, 2025, with winners to be announced at MEGA 2025.