GFOA Recognition for Outstanding Public Service
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.
Nominations for 2026 will open in January.
Recipients of GFOA's 2025 Recognition for Outstanding Public Service
Name | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|
Chief Financial Officer | City of San Juan Capistrano, CA | |
Director of Finance | Orange County Employees Retirement System, CA | |
Administrative Services Director | City of Monrovia, CA | |
Chief Financial Officer | Camden County Board of Commissioners, GA | |
Chief Financial Officer/Deputy County Manager | Dare County, NC | |
Budget Manager | Washoe County, NV | |
CFO | City of Enid, OK | |
Accountant | Town of Montville, CT | |
Finance Director | City of Ketchum, ID | |
Deputy CFO | Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, FL | |
Finance Officer - Payroll | City of Costa Mesa, CA | |
Assistant Finance Director | Village of Winnetka, IL | |
Assistant Director of Accounting | Clark County School District, NV | |
Chief Financial Officer | Military Installation Development Authority, UT | |
Finance Director | City of Springfield, OH | |
Finance Manager | Renton Regional Fire Authority, WA | |
Director of Finance | City of Henderson, NV | |
Controller/Chief Financial Officer | Madison Area Technical College, WI | |
Finance Director | Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK | |
Chief Finance and Admin Officer | Harris County Flood District, TX | |
Budget Manager | County of Hanover, VA | |
Budget Manager | St. Louis County, MO | |
Chief Accountant | Lewis County Auditor, WA | |
Chief Financial Officer | Anoka County, MN | |
Assistant City Manager | City of Roseville, CA | |
Chief Financial Officer | Oregon Metro, OR | |
Assistant Finance Director | City of Mequon, WI | |
Director of Finance | City of Delano, CA | |
Director of Finance | City of Alhambra, CA | |
Director of Finance | Town of Guilford, CT | |
County Chief Financial Officer | County of San Mateo, CA | |
Deputy Finance Director | City of Marion, IA | |
CFO/Director of Management & Finance | Arlington County, VA | |
Assistant Finance Director | City of Middletown, OH | |
Director of Finance | Horry County, SC | |
Deputy City Manager | City of Greeley, CO | |
Comptroller | Humboldt County, NV | |
Chief Financial Officer | City of South Miami, FL | |
Finance Manager | City of West Sacramento, CA | |
Finance Director | Geary County, KS | |
President | Tomorrow's Solutions for Public Sector Employers | |
Procurement Analyst | City of Long Beach, CA | |
Deputy Controller | City of Mobile, AL | |
Purchasing Manager | City of Loveland, CO | |
Chief Financial Officer | El Paso County, CO | |
Chief Operating Officer | San Francisco Public Library, CA | |
Finance Director | City of Corona, CA | |
Finance Director | Jackson County Water & Sewerage Authority, GA | |
Debt Management Specialist | City of Columbus, Ohio | |
Chief Financial Officer | Katy Independent School District, TX | |
City Auditor | City of Chillicothe, OH | |
Fiscal Services Director | City of Renton, WA | |
Director Business Operations | Harris County, TX |
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.