ACFE local chapters are organized by dedicated members residing in a particular geographic region (i.e., a city, state or country) who share an interest in the detection and deterrence of fraud. Chapters act as local representatives of the ACFE, providing continued support for members worldwide. Chapters help fraud fighters stay at the forefront of local anti-fraud issues and emerging trends. The ACFE has more than 196 chapters in 80 countries, and we are excited to honor two of these chapters for their hard work and dedication this past year.

The ACFE’s Walker Award is named for the late Morris R. "Red" Walker, a founding member and nationally recognized fraud examiner. Established in 1989, the Walker Award is given to the person receiving the highest annual score on the CFE Exam.

The Hubbard Award is named after the late ACFE Regent Emeritus and professor of accountancy at the University of Nebraska, Dr. Thomas Hubbard. The award is given for an outstanding work published in Fraud Magazine during the past year.