Award Winners:
2023 Melissa Cooke, CPP
2022 Andrea Jones, CPP
2021 Gerald Whittmore, CPP
2020 Verna Bryant, CPP
2019 Natalie Lopez, CPP
2018 Paul Gill, CPP
2017 Sheri Lewis, CPP
2016 Martha Baxter
2015 Rebecca (Becky) Mather, CPP
2014 Teresa Mulkey, CPP
2013 Taunya Fritzsching, CPP
2012 Patty Lake Cady, CPA, CTP, CPP
2011 Carolyn Trader, CPP
2010 Carl York, CPP
2009 Tommy Windsor, CPP
2008 De Ann Williams-Doonan, CPP
2007 Glen Hilton, CPP
2006 Valery Noakes, CPP
2005 Barbara Youngman, CPP
2005 Stuart Evans, CPP
2004 Debera Salam, CPP
2003 Carolyn Huse, CPP
2002 Kathy Phillips, CPP
2001 Kay Tucker, CPP
Texas Payroll Professional of the Year
Deadline to apply for 2026 TPPY is July 24th.
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The Texas Payroll Professional of the Year (TPPY) award is a prestigious acknowledgment of professional achievement within the payroll profession in the state of Texas. It recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, innovation, and a positive impact on the payroll community. Their dedication to accuracy, compliance, and staying updated with the latest industry trends sets a high standard for excellence that deserves commendation.
In addition to the TPPY award, the recipient will receive a complimentary registration for the 2027 Texas Payroll Conference. However, it's important to note that expenses related to hotel accommodation and travel will be the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.
The winner of the TPPY Award will be announced during the awards ceremony at the 2026 Texas Payroll Conference, which is scheduled to take place in The Woodlands, Texas. This opportunity not only recognizes outstanding achievements but also provides support for ongoing professional development within the payroll community.
2025 Texas Payroll Professional of the Year
Chester Morgan, CPP
