The CCH William Awards honour exceptional achievement in the tax and accounting profession, celebrating individuals and firms who are shaping the future of the industry.
Presented at the upcoming CCH Connections conference on 5 November in London, these awards recognise leadership, innovation, impact, and culture.
Innovation
Firm Culture & Talent
The CCH William Awards are named in honour of William KixMiller, founder of CCH and a pioneer in tax law whose bold ideas helped shape the profession. His commitment to clarity, accessibility, and innovation set a new standard for how professionals engaged with complex information—transforming how tax and regulatory guidance was delivered and understood.
More than a century later, that same spirit continues to define the CCH brand. What began as a breakthrough in professional publishing has evolved into a platform of intelligent, AI-powered solutions designed to help today’s firms navigate complexity, unlock insight, and serve their clients with confidence. The CCH William Awards celebrate this legacy of progress by honouring professionals who are driving the profession forward—through innovation, leadership, community impact, and a people-first approach to culture and talent.
The nomination period for the 2026 CCH William Awards closed 2 October, 2026. Winners will be announced at the CCH Connections conference in London on 5 November.
Additional information about the CCH William Awards
Who can submit nominations?
Anyone can nominate firms, friends, and colleagues for CCH William Awards! If you do not work at the firm you are nominating or with the individual you are nominating, please do your best to provide a contact who can help us connect with potential winners.
Who is eligible to win?
We welcome nominations from across the profession. However, to be eligible to receive an award, nominees must be current users of Wolters Kluwer software. Award selections are based solely on the merits of each nomination—customer spend or contract size has no impact on the outcome.
Finalists will be reviewed by a panel of judges made up of leaders within Wolters Kluwer. Winners are selected based on four key criteria: Relevance, Impact, Originality, and Clarity of Storytelling.
Selection is based solely on the strength of the nomination—customer spend or contract size plays no role in the decision.
