Awards & Recognition 
Every year, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners recognizes exceptional individuals for their contributions to the fight against fraud. These professionals provide an inspiration to others, and we are proud to honor them for their service.
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:
2012: Joseph Ford
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. Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award winners include:
2012: Michael Woodford
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:
2012: Sidney Philip Blum
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
Outstanding Achievement in Outreach/Community Service
The ACFE believes strongly that members should be active contributors to their communities and committed to helping improve the quality of life where they live and work. The recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Outreach/Community Service award must demonstrate that he or she has been an active volunteer in projects that have resulted in a recognized improvement of their community. This can be demonstrated by the commitment of time or donations to a charitable cause. Outstanding Achievement in Outreach/Community Service Award winners include:
2012: Carlos José Gomes Pimenta
2011: Jay Dawdy
2010: Marie Rice
2009: Stacey Carr
2008: Ricardo Castro
2007: Joseph R. Dervaes
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:
2011: Hita van Wyk
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. Baker Award winners include:
2012: Cynthia Hetherington
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:
2012: Richard Brody
2011: 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
The Guardian Award
The Guardian Award is presented annually to a journalist whose determination, perseverance and commitment to the truth has contributed significantly to the fight against fraud. Nominees are chosen based upon their contributions in exposing specific acts of fraud and white-collar crime, and/or through helping to shine a spotlight on issues central to fraud and the worldwide effort to prevent and detect it. The award inscription reads: "For Vigilance in Fraud Reporting". Guardian Award winners include:
2012: Diana Henriques
The Hubbard Award
The ACFE annually presents the Hubbard Award to the best feature article in Fraud Magazine, as decided by the members of the ACFE Editorial Advisory Committee. The award honors the late Regent Emeritus Thomas Hubbard, Ph.D., CFE, former chair of the ACFE's Continuing Education Committee, and professor emeritus and former head of the accounting department at the University of Nebraska. Hubbard Award winners include:
2012: Jack W. Dorminey, Ph.D.; A. Scott Fleming, Ph.D., CPA, CMA; Mary-Jo Kranacher, MBA, CFE, CPA;
and Richard A. Riley Jr., Ph.D., CFE, CPA
2011: Cheryl B. Hyder, CFE, MT, CPA, CVA, CFF
2010: Gilbert Geis, Ph.D., CFE
2009: Dr. Peter Hughes, CFE, CIA, CPA
2008: Dr. Peter Hughes, CFE, CIA, CPA
2007: Haluk Gursel, Ph.D., CFE
2006: Tracy L. Coenen, CFE, CPA, MBA
2005: Herbert Snyder, Ph.D., CFE
2004: Don Rabon
2003: Timothy J. Springer, CFE
2002: Craig Greene, CFE