Honoring a legacy of leadership and those who carry it forward

The CCH William Awards honor exceptional achievement in the tax and accounting profession, celebrating individuals and firms who are shaping the future of the industry. Presented annually at the CCH Connections: User Conference, these awards recognize leadership, innovation, impact, and culture across four distinct categories.

The William Award for Innovation

The William Award for Community Impact

The William Award for Breakthrough Leader

The William Award for Firm Culture & Talent

  • Innovation
  • Community Impact
  • Breakthrough Leader
  • Firm Culture & Talent
Boyer & Ritter
The William Award for Innovation

Recognizing bold ideas and transformative strategies that are redefining the profession.


This award honors a firm that has reimagined how work gets done through breakthrough thinking, inventive business models, or bold operational changes. Whether improving client experiences, streamlining internal processes, or reshaping service offerings, this firm demonstrates the power of strategic innovation.


2025 Winner: Boyer & Ritter


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. 
Abdo Advisory William Award
The William Award for Community Impact

Honoring firms using their platform to make a difference.

This award celebrates a firm that contributes meaningfully to the world around them, whether through pro bono work, specialized initiatives, education partnerships, sustainability efforts, or community engagement. These firms show that true leadership goes beyond the bottom line.


2025 Winner: Abdo


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. 
Corrigan Krause
The William Award for Breakthrough Leader

Celebrating emerging professionals making a bold mark on their firm and the future.


This award recognizes an individual who brings energy, insight, and leadership to their team. Someone who is not only excelling in their current role but also shaping what comes next. Whether introducing new ideas, mentoring others, or challenging the status quo, this rising leader represents the future of the profession.


2025 Winner: Alexis Urbansky, Corrigan Krause


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 LLC
The William Award for Firm Culture & Talent

Recognizing people-first firms building the future of the profession.



This award honors a firm that leads with its people, creating a workplace where culture thrives, talent is nurtured, and every team member feels valued. From leadership development, training, retention, and mental health, these firms prioritize more than performance, they prioritize people.


2025 Winner: LGA


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.

A Legacy of Leadership. A Century of Progress. 

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.

Nominate your firm or colleagues in Spring 2026. 

The nomination period for the 2026 CCH William Awards will open in Spring, 2026. Winners will be announced at the CCH Connections: User Conference in October. 

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Frequently asked questions

Additional information about the CCH William Awards

  • Who can nominate / who is eligible to win a CCH William Award?

    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.

  • How are winners determined?
    Finalists will be reviewed by a panel of judges made up of leaders from both within Wolters Kluwer and the broader tax and accounting profession. 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.
  • When will winners be announced?

    Winners will be announced on October 23, 2025, 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 23. Winners will be notified prior to the announcement. 

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