Awards

FSEA Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Our Community


The Florida Society of Enrolled Agents (FSEA) is proud to honor outstanding individuals and chapters who exemplify dedication, leadership, and commitment to our profession. Each year, the FSEA Awards program recognizes exceptional contributions in various areas, celebrating those who inspire and elevate the enrolled agent community.

Nominate someone deserving of recognition today!

Awards Categories:

  • Excellence in Education
  • Excellence in Public Awareness
  • Chapter of the Year
  • Enrolled Agent of the Year
  • Mentor Award

Eligibility criteria and nomination details are provided below. Don’t miss out – nominations close on April 30th, 2025.

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ELIGIBILITY

Each award has specific eligibility requirements. Please review the details carefully before submitting your nomination.

Excellence in
Education Award

Must be an FSEA current member in good standing within the Association or any Non-EA who meets the criteria as follows: The immediate or long-term contributions could be made through, but not limited to, teaching, writing, development, service for an FSEA education program, or other activity.

Whether or not a person is compensated for the activity will not be a consideration. Posthumous nominations are permissible.

Excellence in
Public Awareness Award

The award is limited to affiliates, Chapters of FSEA, and to those individuals who are current members in good standing with the Association. Posthumous nominations are permissible.

Nominee should be an organization or individual who has contributed significantly in the area of public awareness, having immediate or long-term impact on the heightened public recognition of the Enrolled Agent, the National Association of Enrolled Agents, its affiliates, or chapters of its affiliates.

The contribution could be made through, but not limited to, public or media appearances, public awareness administration, serving on an FSEA committee, teaching, writing, and development, service with a public agency while representing the Association or other activity.

FSEA Chapter of the
Year Award

Each Chapter President or designee would prepare a “scorecard” of member activities during the timeframe as presented by the Awards Committee each year. The Scorecard might include, but is not limited to:

  • Attendance at Chapter Meetings
  • Number of members that attend FSEA or NAEA sponsored Education functions or Board meetings.
  • Number of Community Service hours or events by all members
  • Any Public Awareness efforts
  • Speaking engagements – volunteer or otherwise
  • Leadership positions held by members
  • Any other activities that promote our profession

On a designated date as provided each year by the Awards Committee, the chapter President or Designee would present a report to the committee to evaluate the overall chapter activities for the year. A scorecard is provided to each Chapter President.

Enrolled Agent of the
Year Award

Nominee must be a member in good standing of FSEA.

Mentor Award

The award is limited to individuals who are current members in good standing with the Association. Posthumous nominations are permissible.

The nominee is an individual who has contributed significantly to the promotion of the enrolled agent profession and to the increase in the membership of FSEA. The contribution will be made by an individual dedicated to the causes of enrolled agents, and who instills excitement for those causes by leading, encouraging, and nurturing those who follow.

Whether or not a person is compensated for the activity to be recognized will not be a consideration.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Nominating is easy! Fill out the nomination form for each award you wish to participate in. The form will collect information about the nominee and their achievements relevant to the chosen award.

We encourage you to take a moment to recognize the individuals and chapters who make a difference in our community. Nominate them for an FSEA Award and celebrate their outstanding contributions!

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