Top 50 CAS Practice Awards 2025: Who Will Lead the Industry?

12/2/2025: This article was updated to correct the submission deadline for nominations, which is March 1, 2025. Get ready to discover the industry's elite as the Woodard^®️ Top 50 CAS Practice Awards 2025 nominations are now open!

Celebrating Excellence in CAS: The 2025 Awards

The Woodard^®️ Top 50 CAS Practice Awards are returning for their third year, committed to honoring the very best in CAS practices. These awards honor practices and firms that demonstrate excellence in being intentional, specialized, efficient, effective, profitable, and scalable.

Joe Woodard, the visionary behind these awards, emphasizes the importance of identifying and celebrating those practices that lead the profession and deliver exceptional value to their clients,

"The Top 50 CAS Practice Awards allow us to celebrate the exceptional practices that are driving the evolution of Client Advisory Services, delivering significant value to clients through innovative, scalable, and specialized approaches."

 The winners will be announced in April 2025 and celebrated at the annual Scaling New Heights conference in June 2025.

Winners will also be celebrated with an individual spotlight article in The Woodard Report, social media recognition, and an in-person event at Scaling New Heights 2025.

Criteria for Nominations: What Makes a Top CAS Practice?

To be considered for the Top 50 CAS Practice Awards, nominees must exhibit characteristics of top-performing CAS service providers. Woodard^® has adopted the industry standard definition of CAS, which includes accounting services with at least one additional service category, such as controllership, BPO (business process outsourcing), FP&A, and Fractional CFO.

The awards focus on recognizing CAS practices and firms at the organizational level rather than individual achievements. This ensures that the awards highlight the collective excellence and innovation within entire CAS departments.

Spotlight on Woodard^®: Leading the Way in CAS Recognition

Woodard® has been at the forefront of recognizing excellence within the CAS industry. By establishing the Top 50 CAS Practice Awards, Woodard^® aims to set a benchmark for quality and innovation in client advisory services.

Their commitment to elevating the profession is evident in their meticulous selection criteria and the prestige of these awards. Woodard^® continues to inspire practices to strive for excellence and deliver unparalleled value to their clients.

How to Nominate: Steps for Submitting Your CAS Practice

Nominating a CAS practice for the 2025 Top 50 CAS Practice Awards is straightforward. Nominations and applications opened on October 14, 2024, and will close on March 1, 2024, at midnight PST.

Interested parties can visit the official website to submit their nominations. Ensure you provide detailed information demonstrating how the practice embodies the qualities of a top-performing CAS service provider.

Upcoming Events: Announcements and Celebration Plans

Mark your calendars for April 2025, when the winners of the Top 50 CAS Practice Awards will be announced. This will be a momentous occasion to recognize the industry's leading practices.

The celebration will continue at the Scaling New Heights conference in June 2025, where the winners will be honored in front of their peers and industry leaders. This event promises to be a highlight of the year for the CAS community.