Somerset, New Jersey – RRBB is proud to announce that three of its people are included in this year’s New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) Ovation Awards. Joseph A. Caplan, CPA, MBA is a Partner at Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman, P.A., Managing Member of RRBB Advisors, LLC, and Chair of the Tax Department. He is a 2023 Ovation Award winner in the Impact category. On the award, Joe said, “The accounting community is a unique one. I have learned a lot from other industry professionals. I'm honored to be recognized for my efforts to give back in the same way.”
Jacqueline Engelsman, PCM, CDMP, Director of Marketing and Business Development, is a 2023 Ovation Award winner in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion category. She stated, "It is incredibly humbling to be a part of this list. My daily goal is to do the right thing, and I only hope to inspire others to do the same.”
Danielle C. Weiss, CPA, MBA, Senior Manager, is a 2023 Ovation Award winner in the Women to Watch category. Her advice is to “Lead by example. It is imperative to support your team and provide them with the resources necessary to excel in their career.”
About the NJCPA Ovation Awards
Ovation Awards were announced on October 4 and distributed in seven categories. One is the Impact category, which recognizes those who dedicate meaningful time and energy to commendable endeavors. Examples include giving back to the community, sharing professional expertise to support others, or advancing the interests and needs of the accounting profession. Award recipients display this through their active engagement, leadership, or advocacy.
Another is the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion category honoring diversity, equity, and inclusion champions. These champions work passionately to make the accounting and finance profession open, welcoming, and fair. This is done through encouraging and promoting initiatives and change, regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status, or other dimensions of diversity.
Finally, the Woman to Watch category applauds the growth and success of female NJCPA members. Measuring the growth and success by their leadership, potential, contributions, and/or commitment to fostering the success of their colleagues.
With over 13,000 members, the NJCPA represents the interests of the accounting profession. It also aims to advance the financial well-being of the people of New Jersey. Therefore, the NJCPA plays a leadership role in supporting the profession. It provides members with educational resources, access to shared knowledge, and a continuing effort to create and expand professional opportunities.
View all the Ovation Award winners at njcpa.org/awards.
