Established in 1980, the AICPA Honorary Gold Medal recognizes individuals who are not CPAs whose work has had a significant impact on the profession. The medal is the equivalent of the Gold Medal for Distinguished Service. This medal is awarded occasionally. AICPA staff cannot be considered while actively employed by the AICPA.
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Year: 2026
Winners: Gene Dodaro
Year: 2025
Winners: No Winner
Year: 2024
Winners: No Winner
Year: 2023
Winners: No Winner
Year: 2022
Winners: No Winner
Year: 2021
Winners: No Winner
Year: 2020
Winners: No Winner
Year: 2019
Winners: No Winner
Year: 2018
Winners: No Winner
Year: 2017
Winners: No Winner
Year: 2016
Winners: No Winner
Year: 2015
Winners: No Winner
Year: 2014
Winners: Gary Scopes
Year: 2013
Winners: Senator Robert Graham
Year: 2010
Winners: Aulana Peters
Year: 2009
Winners: Robert Denham
Year: 2002
Winners: John Hunnicutt
Year: 2000
Winners: A. A. Sommer, Jr.
Year: 1999
Winners: Paul Kolton
Year: 1997
Winners: Kathryn D. Wriston
Year: 1994
Winners: Donald J. Schneeman
Year: 1990
Winners: William H. Van Renssellaer (Posthumously)
Year: 1986
Winners: Thomas C. Pryor
Year: 1984
Winners: John J. McCloy
Year: 1980
Winners: Elmer Staats