Thomas R. Porter Lifetime Achievement Award

NACVA established this prestigious award in memory of one of our most esteemed colleagues, Thomas R. Porter. This honor is presented annually to the individual who exemplifies the qualities that Tom displayed passionately throughout his life and within our profession. The Thomas R. Porter Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to the NACVA member who has demonstrated exemplary character, leadership, and professional achievements to NACVA and the industry.
 

2019
Howard Zandman, CPA, CFF, MAFF
Past Recipients
2009 2010 2011 Patricia A. Perzel CPA, CVA, MAFF, CFF Mel H. Abraham CPA, CVA, ABV, ASA Mark G. Kucik CPA, CVA, CM&AA, CFF, CPVA
2012
Jerome H. Lipman, CPA, ABV, ASA, DABFA
2013 2014 Robert J. Grossman  CPA, ABV, CVA, ASA, MST, CBA Dennis J. Roberts CPA, CVA (emeritus), ABV, CM&AA
2015
P. Dermot O'Neill, CPA, ABV, MAFF, CVA, ABAR, CFF
2016
Richard M. Wise, CPA, CA, FCA•IFA, FCBV, FASA, MCBA, CVA, MAFF, FRICS, C.Arb, CFE, CFF, TEP, L.Acc
2017
Mark Warshavsky, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, CBA, ASA,CFE, MAFF, DABFA, MBA
2018		2018
Richard D. Thorsen, CPA, ABV, CMEA, CVA (Emeritus), ABAR (Emeritus)		Robert James Cimasi, MHA, ASA, FRICS, MCBA, CVA, CM&AA—Posthumous

---

The Thomas R. Porter Lifetime Achievement Award Council reviews all eligible nominations, conduct interviews of nominees, and selects the final award recipient. The winner is announced and presented with the award at the NACVA and the CTI’s Business Valuation and Financial Litigation Super Conference.

If there is an individual who you believe would be a deserving candidate for the award, we encourage you to complete the nomination form. All previous nominees will remain in consideration. 

Very truly yours, Members of the Thomas R. Porter Lifetime Achievement Award Council.