Meritorious Service Awards celebrate members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the accounting profession. These awards recognise individuals who have shown leadership, dedication and a positive impact on the community and the profession.

Award criteria 

Recipients of this award have given exceptional and distinguished service to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, beyond what is normally expected of an office bearer or what could reasonably be expected through usual voluntary contributions to the organisation.

They also have an exemplary membership record in the following areas:

a. Conduct/discipline
b. CPD compliance
c. Financial compliance
d. Quality Review (if applicable)
e. Other membership issues that reflect on Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or the profession.

Age and length of membership do not form part of the criteria.

Selection process

Up to three recipients in each region are chosen annually by the CA ANZ Council based on recommendations from Regional Councils or CA ANZ management.

Members cannot submit Meritorious Service Award nominations directly but may discuss potential candidates for consideration with their Regional Council or CA ANZ Regional Manager.