GWC Awards

CARL G. ORNE AWARD

Awarded to the chapter with the highest finish in the Warner Division.

Carl was a Professor of Accounting at California State University, Hayward from 1974 through 1987. He served as Associate Dean of the School of Business and Economics from 1976 to 1980. He was a visiting Professor at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks from 1981- to 1982. Before teaching, Carl spent 30 years as a practicing CPA, including 22 years as a partner with Coopers & Lybrand.

Carl received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (cum laude} from Boston University. He held CPA certificates in Massachusetts, California, and other states. Carl was an expert in accounting for local government units. He served as one of the 21 members of the National Council on Governmental Accounting from 1980 to 1984.

He was president of the Oakland-East Bay Chapter (1962-63), National Vice President (1967-68), member of the Board of Governors (1972-75), and Vice President of the Stuart Cameron McLeod Society (1973-74).

In addition to his service in IMA, Carl was very active in Rotary Club. He joined Rotary in 1965. He was a past president of the Hayward South Club and served as District 517 Governor in 1986-87.

As a volunteer, Carl also served on the boards of the Oakland Symphony Orchestra Association, Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra Association, and Boston University Alumni Association.

AWARD WINNERS

2004-2005 Stockton Area

1993-1994

Stockton Area

2003-2004 Stockton Area

1992-1993

Chico Area

2002-2003

Stockton Area

1991-1992

Salina Valley - Monterey

2001-2002

Stockton Area

1990-1991

Central California

2000-2001

Stockton Area

1989-1990

Stockton Area

1999-2000

Central Coast

1988-1989

Chico Area

1998-1999

Central Coast

1987-1988

Chico Area

1997-1998

Fresno Area

1986-1987

Chico Area

1996-1997

Chico Area

1985-1986

Chico Area

1995-1996

Salina Valley - Monterey

1984-1985

Chico Area

1994-1995

Amador Valley