The 2008 Virginia CFO of the Year Awards will be given to financial professionals in Virginia, recognizing outstanding performance in their role as corporate financial stewards.  This program provides many benefits to the commonwealth’s business community by highlighting the importance of financial executives in Virginia.

Eligibility – Nominee must be a chief financial officer or hold an equivalent position in a public or private company based in Virginia.  Nominations are due by May 15, 2008

Awards – The CFO of the Year Award will be given in five categories:
• Public company CFO
• Private company CFO (Small company – less than 100 employees)
• Private company CFO (Large company – 100 employees or more)
• Non profit/foundation CFO (Small company – less than 100 employees)
• Non profit/foundation CFO (Large company – 100 employees or more)

The five winners will be announced at a special awards banquet on Thursday, June 19th at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia.

Awards Honors – Finalists will be invited to and recognized at the awards program on June 19.  Winners and finalists will also be recognized in a special Virginia Business cover story in our August issue.

Selection Process – An independent judging panel will select winners based on information provided by nominating firms, including a brief narrative and any supporting documents.

Submission Requirements – Please submit nomination form to: Bernie Niemeier, Publisher of Virginia Business, 333 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia. 23219.  Or, you can complete and submit your nomination form online at our web site – http://www.virginiabusiness.com.