June 25, 2025 - CPA Nova Scotia is proud to honour thirteen outstanding CPAs as recipients of this year’s Member Recognition Awards.

Of the thirteen recipients, ten will be honoured with the profession's highest distinction, the Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA) designation. This is awarded to Chartered Professional Accountants whose achievements in their careers and service to the broader community have earned them distinction and brought honour to the profession.

One Nova Scotia CPA will be recognized with the Unsung Hero Award, which is given to a CPA who makes a difference in a volunteer capacity at the grassroots level. The award highlights members whose behind-the-scenes contributions to their community often go unrecognized. This year’s recipient is Stephen Boyd, whose personal family tragedy inspired him to dedicate himself to helping others.

 Two of our members will receive the Early Achievement Award, which is given to a CPA who has demonstrated significant achievement and an ongoing commitment to professional excellence or community involvement in the first 10 years of receiving their designation. This year’s recipients, Nick MacNeil and Amy Gibson, represent different paths in the profession, but share a strong dedication to both their work and their communities.

The recipients of the FCPA designation are:
•         Tyrone Cotie, CPA, CA
•         Geoffrey Gatien, CPA, CA
•         Rob Jeffery, CPA, CA
•         Kelly Kolke, CPA, CA
•         Laurie MacKeigan, CPA, CA
•         Dale MacLennan, CPA, CA
•         Stephen Maltby, CPA, CA
•         Shawn Monahan, CPA, CA
•         Sean O’Connor, CPA, CA
•         Mary Oxner, CPA, CA

The Early Achievement Award recipients are: 
•             Amy Gibson, CPA
•             Nicholas MacNeil, CPA

The Unsung Hero Award recipient is: 
•             Stephen Boyd, CPA

"We are proud to honour these 13 remarkable CPAs for their excellence, leadership, and unwavering commitment to service," says Patricia Towler, President and CEO of CPA Nova Scotia. "Their achievements reflect the strength of the profession and the meaningful role CPAs play in shaping a better future for our communities and our province."