Celebrate the 2023-24 MNCPA Member Award winners
| October/November 2024 Footnote
The past several years have been a season of particularly active engagement for MNCPA members. Whether it be through participation in legislative activities at the Minnesota Capitol — and beyond — or through mentoring and educational initiatives, the talent pipeline has been a professional passion for many. While the pipeline discussion has played a key role in the industry, it is only one area that members have devoted their time and expertise to.
During the annual meeting in August, MNCPA Board Chair Boz Bostrom highlighted several individuals who have shone particularly bright through their exceptional contributions to the society.
Here is a brief look into all the effort and dedication behind these seven award winners:
- Tara Torseth, recipient of the Excellence in the Professional Development Award.
- Pat Plamann, recipient of the Outstanding Contributor Award.
- Tammy Hutter, Phyllis Kapetanakis and Keegan Leonard, recipients of the Outstanding Contributor Award.
- Brady Banken, recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award.
- Jeff White, recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award.
Legacy Award winners
Recognized as individuals who have been members for a minimum of 20 years and made significant contributions to the accounting profession through volunteer activities at the MNCPA. Combined, these three have 144 years of membership — an average of 48 years for each of them. Together, they’ve served on dozens of committees and in other capacities, including the board of directors, conference task forces and as authors and speakers.
- Mark Sellner, Sellner Tax Consulting, LLC
- Michael Vekich, Vekich Chtd.
- Stephen Dennis
