The MICPA recognizes award honorees and promotes fundraising for the future of accounting November 12

TROY, MICHIGAN, 10/21/2025 – The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) has announced the recipients of its 2025 awards program, Celebrate, which recognizes the outstanding contributions of CPAs, educators, organizations and community leaders today, while paving the way for the accounting leaders of tomorrow.

The honorees will be recognized throughout the fall at three MICPA events, culminating at the Celebrate Awards on Nov. 12, 2025, at the Colony Club in Detroit.

Award Presentations

• Women to Watch Awards – Presented Oct. 29 at the Women to Watch Breakfast in Troy
• Thomas M. Hoatlin Awards – Presented Nov. 6 at the Michigan Tax Conference in Livonia
• All other awards – Presented Nov. 12 at Celebrate in Detroit, where all honorees will be recognized collectively

Celebrate Awards

The Celebrate Awards will take place Nov. 12 from 5 to 8:30 p.m., honoring individuals and organizations making positive contributions to the accounting profession, Michigan communities and the business world. The event also raises funds for the Michigan Accountancy Foundation, which provides scholarships to accounting students and supports accounting career awareness and outreach programs across the state.

The evening will be emceed by Emmy award-winning journalist and retired Fox 2 News anchor Huel Perkins. Individual, firm and organizational honorees include:

• Accounting Teaching Excellence – Dr. Emily Zoet, Associate Professor of Accounting, Ferris State University
• Chair’s Service – Paul Glantz, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Emagine Entertainment
• Empower – Plante Moran
• Finance Visionary – Laci Christiansen, Finance Director and Treasurer, City of Hazel Park
• Future of Accounting – NABA Inc. at Western Michigan University
• Impact – Michelle F. Gallagher, Strategic Partner, Adamy Valuation; Partner, Gallagher Flintoff & Klein CPAs
• Rising Star – Michael Wilson II, Manager, Yeo & Yeo
• Small Firm – McKeown & Kraai Professional CPAs
• Thomas M. Hoatlin – John P. Eardley, Partner, Crowe LLP, and Mike Merkel, State and Local Tax Partner, Plante Moran
• Volunteer of the Year – Duane Reyhl, Audit and Accounting Partner, AHP
• Women to Watch – Emerging Leader – Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, Assistant Professor of Accounting, Western Michigan University
• Women to Watch – Experienced Leader – Marlene Beach, Principal, UHY LLP

For details on the honorees or to register for Celebrate, please visit: https://micpa.org/community/stay-informed/celebrate.

ABOUT THE MICPA

Established in 1901, the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) is the leading statewide professional organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing the value of the CPA and accounting profession. Serving more than 15,000 members residing or practicing in Michigan, the MICPA provides its members with unique opportunities to learn, connect and grow, serving as trusted advisors of the highest professional and ethical standards.