GFOA Recognition for Outstanding Public Service
The nomination period for 2025 has ended.
GFOA Recognition for Outstanding Public Service honors individual GFOA members for their dedication to the profession, their colleagues, their organizations, and their communities. The work of finance professionals is critical to government’s ability to serve, yet it often happens behind the scenes.
GFOA’s membership network includes many individuals who exemplify public service—supporting others, leading organizations through both good times and challenges, and making a positive impact on those they serve.
Help us share their stories to recognize their achievements and inspire others. Highlighting the impact of public finance officers on their organizations and communities is also one of the best ways to attract new talent to the profession.
Update: Nominations for 2025 are currently in review.
Recipients of GFOA's 2024 Recognition for Outstanding Public Service
Name | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|
Director of Finance | Alex Renew, VA | |
Deputy Controller | County of Albemarle, VA | |
Finance Director | Walworth County, WI | |
Finance Director | Warren County, NC | |
Town Comptroller | Town of Eastchester, NY | |
Controller | City of Oklahoma City, OK | |
Finance Director | Bear Valley Community Services District, CA | |
Deputy Comptroller | City of St. Louis, MO | |
Finance Director / Assistant Town Manager | Town of Smyrna, TN | |
CFO | City of Longmont, CO | |
Administrative Officer/Finance Officer | San Miguel Fire & Rescue, CA | |
Assistant Finance Director | City of Waco, TX | |
Senior Assistant Director | City of Houston Public Works, TX | |
Finance Director | Linn County, IA | |
Assistant Finance Director | City of San Antonio, TX | |
Controller | Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation | |
Finance Deputy Director | Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN | |
Director of Finance | Town of Manchester, CT | |
Senior Finance Manager | San Diego Community Power, CA | |
Accounting Specialist | Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, MN | |
Controller | Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, TX | |
Chief Deputy Treasurer | Pinal County, AZ | |
Grants Fiscal Manager | City of Milwaukee, WI | |
Finance Director | Washington County, MN | |
Director, Accounting Operations | City & County of San Francisco, CA | |
Director of Finance and Administration | City of Brookfield, WI | |
Controller | Virginia Lottery, VA | |
Director of Finance & Human Resources | San Juan Water District, CA | |
Finance Director | City of Rolling Meadows, IL | |
Director, Finance & Investor Relations | Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY | |
Finance Director | City of Covington, KY | |
Deputy Auditor | City of Columbus Auditor's Office, OH | |
Chief Financial Officer | TriMet, OR |
Eligibility
All GFOA members are eligible to be recognized with this program or nominate someone who has made a difference, exemplified the values in GFOA's code of ethics, or served as a role model for the public finance profession.