Received this email from John Beddow (publisher of the Houston Business Journal) today:
"In this age, a company relies heavily on the skills and talents of their Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to steer their company in the right direction. Have you been impressed by the outstanding work of a CFO you have been associated with?http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/nomination/746.
The Houston Business Journal is seeking nominations for these financial stewards with its first Best CFOs of the Year Awards presented by Marsh and co-sponsored by PKF of Texas, Accenture, FEI and the Houston CPA Society.
We are looking for CFOs with exemplary professional and personal skills who have caught the attention of clients and co-workers alike, as well as those who have fostered diversity and others who have made a significant contribution to the community.
Nominations must be made by using the link to Best CFOs of the Year. Click here for the nine categories, as well as details on the criteria, and to make your nomination:
The closing date for nominations, which should include a brief but concise summary of the reasons for the nomination, is Friday, March 9th.
The awards will be presented at a luncheon on Friday, May 18th during the three-day Houston Business Journal Celebrate! Enterprise event presented by Sterling Bank.
It is easy to make a nomination, so don’t miss this opportunity to bring recognition to deserving CFOs. For questions regarding nominations, contact Judy Rider at 713-688-8811.
I look forward to seeing you on Friday, May 18th.
Sincerely,
John Beddow"
This looks to be a great inaugural program. PKF Texas is a sponsor of the Best CFO of the Year Award, so watch this space for more information before the event on May 18th.