NSTP Awards

NSTP's annual awards recognize many of the association’s outstanding members and others who have selflessly devoted their time and skills to advance the professionalism and educational advantages provided to NSTP members and the industry as a whole.

Receiving an NSTP award embodies a commitment to the association and to the tax professional industry.

Claire Robinson Award

Awarded by the Board of Directors to a volunteer for efforts enhancing the effectiveness of NSTP, selfless contributions of time, talents and contributions toward the betterment of NSTP.

Year	Name
2007	George Sook
2008	Dana Minot, EA Rick Harris
2010	John Haugner Jr.
2011	Floyd D. Thomas, CSA
2014	Marie Izzo, EA
2018	Mary Esther Schneider, Tax Preparer
2021	Stephen A. Brann, EA
2023	Mary Beard, CPA

Educator of the Year Award

Awarded by the Director of Education to honor an instructor who provides a quality educational experience for the membership either through the Tax Helpline, webinars or live classes. The instructor maintains a high level of professionalism, consistently educating themselves on current information and through their service helps to retain or enroll members into the organization.

Year	Name
2014	David A. Kelly, CPA
2018	Isaac R. McRae III
2021	Entire Help Line Crew: Stephen A. Brann, EA June Campbell Tammy R. Davis, EA Mary Fries, EA Henry Grabkowitz, EA, MCP, NTPI Fellow David A. Kelly, CPA Shirley Lanham Isaac R. McRae, III, MST, EA, NTPI Fellow Nina Tross, MBA, EA CJ Wade, CPA
2022	Entire Help Line Crew: Constance R Abercrombie, CPA, MST Stephen A. Brann, EA Tammy R. Davis, EA Mary Fries, EA Henry Grabkowitz, EA, MCP, NTPI Fellow David A. Kelly, CPA Isaac R. McRae, III, MST, EA, NTPI Fellow Nina Tross, MBA, EA
2023	David A. Kelly, CPA

Howard Longley Award

Awarded by the Board of Directors for exemplifying service to the organization, consistently displaying the characteristics of leadership, vision and dedication to the members of NSTP, and setting an example of ethical conduct and professionalism to be modeled by all.

Year	Name
2007	Laurie Conner-Jarrett, EA
2008	Paul La Monaca, CPA, MST
2009	Ronald Larson
2010	Greta Barncord
2011	Keith E. Huebel, CPA
2013	George Sook
2014	Nina Tross, MBA, EA
2015	Bill Horn, EA
2018	Floyd D. Thomas, CSA

Lifetime Membership Award

Year	Name
2012	Laurie Conner-Jarrett, EA
2016	Bill Horn, EA
2021	Paul La Monaca, CPA, MST

President's Award

Awarded by the President of the Board as a discretionary award. This award provides the President of NSTP the prerogative of acknowledging individuals whom he or she deems worthy of recognition.

Year	Name
2008	Eric Hansen Margarita Lyda
2014	Paul La Monaca, CPA, MST
2015	Delta Johnson
2016	Joshua Koitzsch
2018	Albert L. Young
2021	The 2020 Office Team Delta Johnson Joshua Koitzsch Carla Utter Kari Wegley Denise Weston Jean Huestis Jodi Cousins Scott Altom
2023	Paul La Monaca, CPA, MST

Publisher of the Year Award

For the contribution of exemplary articles to NSTP

Year	Name
2007	Marty Stein
2008	NCSTP / Jerry Bowman
2009	Lucia Smeal Rod Ervin
2010	Ken Black
2011	David A. Kelly, CPA
2012	Nina Tross, MBA, EA
2013	Frank Harris
2014	Rod Ervin
2015	Anita Robinson, EA, NTPI Fellow