CFMA Member Awards

Joe Quigley Memorial Chapter Award

On May 17, 1999, CFMA’s Executive Committee unanimously approved the creation of the Joe Quigley Memorial Chapter Award in memory of former CFMA President and Valley of the Sun Chapter founding member and leader, Joe Quigley. Joe’s commitment to chapter activities, and CFMA in general, epitomizes the dedication and commitment of CFMA volunteers.

This Memorial Award recognizes outstanding chapter participation and activity. It is given each year to that CFMA General or Associate Member who exemplifies the following:

• Enthusiasm in the promotion of CFMA at the chapter level
• Contribution at the chapter level (including participation in CFMA functions and committees)
• Activities that support CFMA’s Mission and Strategic Goals
• Consideration for, and service to, fellow CFMA members and the community
• Significant years of contributions to CFMA

Note that Officers from CFMA or CCIFP are ineligible for the award until three (3) years have elapsed from their terms of service. Also, previous winners of the Joe Quigley Memorial Chapter Award are ineligible to win the award again.

  The Debra Hahn Memorial Association Award

The Debra Hahn Memorial Association Award was created by CFMA’s Executive Committee on July 14, 1991 as a remembrance of Debra Hahn, who died in a plane crash on March 18, 1991. Debra was one of the founders of CFMA’s Charlotte, NC Chapter, a former member of the Board of Directors, and treasurer of the Massachusetts Chapter at the time of her death.

This Memorial Award recognizes outstanding CFMA participation and activity on both the chapter and CFMA organization-wide levels. It is given each year to that CFMA General or Associate Member who exemplifies the following:

• Enthusiasm in the promotion of CFMA
• Contribution at the chapter level (including participation in CFMA functions and committees)
• Involvement at the CFMA organization-wide level (including participation in CFMA functions and committees)
• Activities that support CFMA’s Mission and Strategic Goals
• Consideration for, and service to, fellow CFMA members
• Significant years of contributions to CFMA

Note that Officers from CFMA or ICCIFP are ineligible for the award until three (3) years have elapsed from their terms of service. Also, previous winners of the Debra Hahn Memorial Association Award are ineligible to win the award again.

The Danny B. Parrish Outstanding Leadership Award

The Danny B. Parrish Outstanding Leadership Award, named after its first recipient, was established by CFMA to recognize and publicly honor a CFMA member who:

• Demonstrates the capacity to inspire and motivate others,
• Exhibits a strong work ethic in achieving outcomes,
• Has the ability to unite various sectors in achieving common goals,
• Is an innovative thinker who has led CFMA to prosper through specific initiatives, and
• Has demonstrated leadership capabilities over a minimum of 10 years of service, including chapter and CFMA organization-wide activities.

The Chair's Award

The award was created by National Chair Mel Burges in 2011 for the purpose of recognizing a CFMA member who exhibited extraordinary performance for one or more CFMA initiatives during his/her term in office. This award is available every year, but not mandatory and awarded at the discretion of the Chair.

The first annual recipient of the Chair’s Award is Gordon Marshall for his tireless work in the development of CFMA’s first eLearning course, Revenue Recognition. Bringing this course to our members and profession was no small task and even though it was a team effort, Gordon was truly the driving force behind it and his work will be the framework for all future eLearning courses.

In 2018, then-CFMA Chairman Joe McLaughlin wanted to recognize members who do exceptional work for CFMA, but whose efforts might not be acknowledged at the Executive level. He was reminded of the military tradition of the challenge coin – a small medallion or token that signifies a person is a member of an elite group. Since then, CFMA Executive Committee members have followed the tradition of giving out a limited number of Chairman’s Challenge Coins to CFMA members who exhibit service and excellence to CFMA.