Awards & Recognition For exceptional performance in the field, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners presents periodic awards to recognize the professional contributions of experts.
The Cressey Award:
Established in 1989, the Cressey Award is the ACFE's highest honor. It is bestowed annually for a lifetime of achievement in the detection and deterrence of fraud. The Cressey Award is named in honor of one of the country's foremost experts on fraud and a founding father of the ACFE, Dr. Donald R. Cressey (1919-1987). Cressey Award winners include:
2011: John C. Coffee, Jr.
2010: Ralph Q. Summerford
2009: James H. Freis Jr.
2008: Martin T. Biegelman
2007: Rosalind Wright
2006: Grant D. Ashley
2005: James D. Ratley
2004: Richard Johnston
2003: Joseph R. Dervaes
2002: Mary Jo White
2001: Henry N. Pontell, PhD
2000: John Stossel
Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award:
First awarded to Oscar-Winning actor Cliff Robertson in 2003, the ACFE's Sentinel Award carries the inscription “For Choosing Truth Over Self.” This award is bestowed annually on a person who, without regard to personal or professional consequences, has publicly disclosed wrongdoing in business or government.
2011: William H. McMasters
2010: Amy Lail Stroupe
2009: Pamela Davis
2008: Mark Lund
2007: William Sanjour
2006: Bunnatine Greenhouse
2005: Dr. David Graham
2004: Marta Andreasen
2003: Cliff Robertson
Certified Fraud Examiner of the Year
The Certified Fraud Examiner of the Year Award is presented to a CFE who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of fraud examination. Nominees are evaluated based on their contributions to the ACFE, to the profession, and to the community. Certified Fraud Examiner of the Year Award winners include:
2011: Timothy R. Reddick
2010: Mark Zmigrodski
2009: Harry Markopolos
2008: Michael Mayhan
2007: Phil Levi
2006: Isabel M. Cumming
2005: Clifford J. Coutcher
2004: Jerry Spratt
2003: Robert DiPasquale
2002: Ed Madge
The Walker Award:
The Walker Award is named for Morris R. "Red" Walker, CFE (1938-1989), a Charter Member and nationally-recognized fraud examiner. Also established in 1989, the Walker Award is given to the person receiving the highest annual score on the CFE Exam. Walker Award winners include:
2010: James Cafirma
2009: Jonathan Shek
2008: Darryl Bromfield
2007: Jan Vucka
2006: Carlos Torres-Rivera
2005: Carmen Wiechers
2004: Tina Kim
2003: Kerry Cone
2002: W. Troy Bouk
2001: Tracie A. Kraftenberg & Anne B. Ryburn
2000: Jackalyn C. Livingston
The Baker Award:
The James R. Baker Speaker of the Year Award is presented annually to honor an individual who has demonstrated the true spirit of leadership in communication, presentation and quality instruction. In 2008, the year of its inception, James Baker, CFE was posthumously presented with his namesake award and was recognized for his contribution to the education of fellow anti-fraud professionals as a faculty member for the ACFE.
2011: Don Rabon
2010: Dennis F. Dycus
2009: Gerard Zack
2008: James R. Baker
Educator of the Year Award:
Established in 2002, the Educator of the Year award is presented to an ACFE member who has made outstanding contributions to anti-fraud education within their college or university. Educator of the Year award winners include:
2011: Dr. Richard Hurley
2010: Herbert Snyder
2009: Mary Jo Kranacher
2008: Richard Riley
2007: Bill Kresse
2006: Robert E. Holtfreter
2005: Jon D. McDowall
2004: Haluk Gursel
2003: Steve Albrecht
2002: Norman Gierlasinski