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Outstanding Educator Award runs on an annual cycle.

Outstanding Educator Award

Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants

Foundation Annual Professional Development Grants for Teachers

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Must be a MOCPA member
Must be a full-time accounting educator

Overview

The Outstanding Educator Award honors the achievements of MOCPA members who are full-time accounting educators distinguished for classroom excellence and active involvement in the profession.

Geographic Scope: Missouri (MOCPA members)

Focus Areas:
The award recognizes educators who demonstrate:

Dedication to lifelong learning: Ongoing exploration of latest profession issues
Curriculum innovation: Involvement in curriculum development with innovative teaching practices consistent with the broadening role of the CPA
Research and publication: Publication of recent research findings or concepts that had profound impact on efficiency and/or effectiveness of professional practice
Profession contributions: Continued contributions to the CPA profession
Professional development: Commitment to effective development of incoming professionals through translating complex information into critical knowledge, anticipating and creating opportunities, and enabling students to shape their futures

Eligibility:

Must be a MOCPA member
Must be a full-time accounting educator

Recognition:

Winners are recognized at MOCPA Awards Celebrations in November
Winners are highlighted in The ASSET magazine
2025 winner: Marcia Countryman, CPA, Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis

How to Apply

Nomination Process

Complete Nomination Form: Fill out the Wufoo nomination form on the award page
Write Narrative: Demonstrate how the candidate's experience and accomplishments align with each (or most) of the outlined award criteria. Be thorough and give specific examples showing:
- Dedication to lifelong learning
- Curriculum development and innovation
- Research and publication impact
- Contributions to the CPA profession
- Commitment to developing incoming professionals
Submit Supporting Materials: Submit résumé and/or bio to Jill Zeller at jzeller@mocpa.org
Confirmation: You will receive an email confirming receipt within a few business days. If you don't receive confirmation, contact MOCPA to ensure receipt.