Honoring a legacy of leadership and those who carry it forward
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Boyer & Ritter embodies the spirit of this award by making innovation a core part of their company culture. This is a firm that has built a framework for continuous improvement, driven by a dedicated innovation committee with representation from multiple levels within their firm. For a decade, they’ve been named one of the "Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania," proving that an empowering environment is the foundation for transformative work.
Based in Minneapolis, Abdo has become one of the largest fundraisers for Special Olympics Minnesota through their annual Polar Plunge. What began in 2010 with one employee and his family has grown into a firm-wide event. This past February, more than 50 employees, friends, and family members took the plunge, raising over $18,000.
Alexis reminds us that leadership something you create through action, curiosity, and care. Whether it’s her participation in the firm’s mentorship program, launching a Women’s Network to empower and connect women across the business, or piloting the firm’s first-ever Director-in-Training program to shape its future leadership, Alexis leads with integrity, initiative, and embodies the spirit of progress that defines this award.
LGA shows what’s possible when a firm leads with people first. At the heart of their firm are the “33 Fundamentals” — simple, powerful principles that guide how every team member works, learns, and supports one another. These fundamentals are lived each week in firmwide discussions led by employees across every level, turning values into habits and habits into culture.
The CCH William Awards are named in honor 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 honoring professionals who are driving the profession forward—through innovation, leadership, community impact, and a people-first approach to culture and talent.
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The nomination period for the 2026 CCH William Awards closes July 31, 2026. Winners will be announced at the CCH Connections Conference in October.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Winners will be announced on October 28, 2026, during the closing General Session of the CCH Connections: User Conference. Attendance is not required to win. For those not attending the conference, winners will be announced the afternoon of October 28. Winners will be notified prior to the announcement.
