The National Society of Accountants has named Paul  V. Thompson of Alexandria, Va., as its Accountant of the Year. The award is given to a member in recognition of outstanding achievement and service to NSA, the accounting and tax profession, the state society, and the community. Thompson, EA, ABA, ATA, ARA, has been a speaker on tax and accounting issues and is currently chair of the NSA Federal Taxation Committee.

The Distinguished Service Award  was  awarded to Curtis Banks Lee Jr., ATA, ATP, of Raleigh, N.C., for his significant and exemplary contributions for the betterment of NSA and its membership as well as the accounting profession. Lee was just re-elected to a second one-year term as Administrative Chair of the NSA Right to Practice Committee.

The Norma Kraus State Director Award went to Christine Freeland, CPA, ABA, ARA, CFP of Chandler, Ariz. The award recognizes an outstanding individual for excellence in carrying out the duties of a state director.