Crain’s seeks world-class CFO professionals from industries of all sizes throughout NE Ohio who are leading their organization’s growth, strategy and success.

Instructions: This is a two part process.
1. Nominate online using the form below.
2. An official candidate application will be emailed directly to the nominator requesting additional details. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 15.
Submit your completed nomination form to: msustar@crain.com or to CFO of the Year Event, c/o Crain’s Cleveland Business 700 W. St. Clair Ave. Suite 310 Cleveland, OH 44113

Please refer nomination questions to Michelle Sustar at 216-771-5388 or msustar@crain.com

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Categories Awards will be presented to CFOs serving small, medium and large enterprises in the following capacities: - Publicly-held company - Privately-held company - Nonprofit organization - Government entity - Rising Star Consideration is given, but not limited to: leadership, ethics, measurable growth, successfully meeting challenges, civic contributions and strategic transactions. - Lifetime Achievement award Presented to a current or former senior financial executive (CFO) who honorably represents their company/organization by exemplifying performance, leadership, integrity, strategy and growth throughout their career while bettering the finance profession overall. Step 1: Pre-Nomination All fields are required Nominee will not be contacted at this time Category: Choose One Publicly-held company Privately-held company Nonprofit organization Government entity Rising Star Lifetime Achievement Award Candidate Information Candidate Name: Candidate Title: Candidate Company: Candidate Address: Candidate City: Candidate ZIP: Work Phone: Work E-mail Address: Nominator Information Nominator Name (if you're not nominating yourself): Title: Nominator Company: Company Address: City: Company ZIP: Work Number: Work E-mail Address: Relationship to nominee: Choose One Self Nomination Superior Team Member Vendor Colleague Other Step 2: Official Nomination Upon receipt of your online submission, a full nomination form will be e-mailed to you requesting more information about the candidate. The form must be completed and returned for the candidate to be considered for an award. Step 3: Selection Process Nominations are reviewed by an independent panel of NE Ohio financial practioners. Finalists will be profiled in Crain’s October 14 issue. Finalists and award recipients will be formally presented at the awards program during the week of October 21. About the Process Eligibility Candidates must hold a Chief Financial Officer position within the Northeast Ohio region. Candidate must have been employed at his/her current company/organization on or before January 1, 2012. Self nominations are welcome and past candidates are encouraged to re-submit. Selection Nominations are judged by an independent panel of NE Ohio financial professionals and practitioners. Please refer nomination questions to Michelle Sustar at 216-771-5371 or msustar@crain.com