The SMSF and Accounting Awards is the first nationwide industry awards program for state-based performance — recognising excellence in the SMSF advice and accounting professions. These awards acknowledge individuals and businesses who are leading the way in SMSF advice and accounting by championing professionalism, quality advice and innovation.
“Congratulations to all finalists and winners for their outstanding efforts. You are setting a benchmark for professionalism and quality, and helping your clients prepare for retirement, protect and manage their hard-earned savings,” said SMSF Adviser’s head of partnerships Terry Braithwaite.
The winners for the 2017 SMSF Summit Awards in Victoria are:
Accounting firm of the year
Pitcher Partners
Auditor of the year
Deanne Firth, Tactical Super
Bookkeeper of the year
Diane Lucas, Direct Management
Community engagement program of the year
Tax & Accounting Professionals
Customer service firm of the year
Create & Protect Financial Planning
Editor’s choice
Chris Morcom, Hewison Private Wealth
Multi service firm of the year
SMART Business Solutions
Office manager of the year
Katherine Duddridge, SMART Business Solutions
Partner of the year
George Kontominas, Dendra Accounting Group
Small business adviser of the year
BizWhiz Business Solutions
SMSF and accounting professional of the year
Hayley Pilkington, Sinclair Wilson
SMSF Adviser excellence award
Hayley Pilkingon, Sinclair Wilson
SMSF adviser of the year
Shaun La Motte, Pitcher Partners
SMSF audit firm of the year
Superannuation Advisors Australia
SMSF firm of the year
Wilson Pateras
SMSF investment strategist of the year
Nathan Lear, Hewison Private Wealth
SMSF specialist accountant of the year
Barbara Smith, Oasis Wealth
Tax and compliance firm of the year
MEDIQ Financial