Association for Accounting Marketing Opens Nominations for the 2026 Business Developer of the Year Award
For Immediate Release
Contact: Rhonda Clark
Executive Director
859.494.1185
Association for Accounting Marketing Opens Nominations for the 2026 Business Developer of the Year Award
Nominations are now open to recognize standout business development leadership in accounting growth.
January 15, 2026 | Lexington, KY — The Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Business Developer of the Year award through February 4, 2026.
Presented annually at the AAM Summit, the Business Developer of the Year award honors a senior-level business development professional who has delivered significant, measurable impact—both in winning and retaining clients—and who is helping elevate the role of business development within the accounting and advisory profession.
“Business developers are often the connective tissue between firm strategy and real-world results,” said Rhonda Clark, Executive Director of AAM. “This award shines a light on the professionals who are driving growth through strong relationships, disciplined execution, and a future-forward approach to client development.”
Eligibility
Nominees must:
- Be employed full-time as a business developer at an accounting/advisory firm
- Have 3+ years of business development experience in an accounting/advisory firm
- Demonstrate measurable results and notable contributions beyond core responsibilities
This award is open to both members and non-members of AAM. Also, both members and non-members can nominate a business developer for this award. Self-nominations are accepted.
Selection process
This is a merit-based award ranked by a neutral judging panel, using criteria focused on performance and impact in the last 12 months (including innovation/strategy, leadership and collaboration, and client/prospect development).
To submit a nomination, visit AAM’s Business Developer of the Year Award page and complete the nomination form by February 4, 2026.
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The Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) is the leading community for marketers, business developers, and other growth strategists. The association was formed in 1989 to elevate the profession and advance the careers of growth professionals in the accounting profession through education, community, thought leadership and leading-edge resources. Learn more about AAM at www.accountingmarketing.org.