2026 Hubbard Award: Rick Warne, Ph.D., CFE, CPA; Kimberly Charron, Ph.D., CPA, CMA; and Robert Cornell, Ph.D., CMA

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2026 Hubbard Award: Rick Warne, Ph.D., CFE, CPA; Kimberly Charron, Ph.D., CPA, CMA; and Robert Cornell, Ph.D., CMA

The Hubbard Award recognizes articles that make significant contributions to anti-fraud education, professional practice and industry knowledge. This year's recipients are Rick Warne, Ph.D., CFE, CPA; Kimberly Charron, Ph.D., CPA, CMA; and Robert Cornell, Ph.D., CMA for their article, "AI can simplify complexity in litigation support," published in the September/October 2025 issue of Fraud Magazine.

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2026 Guardian Award: Drew Sullivan and Paul Radu

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2026 Guardian Award: Drew Sullivan and Paul Radu

Each year, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) presents the Guardian Award to journalists whose pursuit of the truth has significantly contributed to the fight against fraud. This year, the honor goes to Drew Sullivan and Paul Radu, co-founders of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), whose groundbreaking investigative work has exposed corruption, organized crime and financial fraud across borders.

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2026 Chapter of the Year (Small Market): Taiwan

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2026 Chapter of the Year (Small Market): Taiwan

Each year, the ACFE presents two Chapter of the Year Awards to ACFE chapters that went above and beyond to grow and serve their memberships. The recipients of each award are decided by members of the Chapter Leaders Committee. The 2026 Chapter of the Year (Small Market) recipient is the ACFE Taiwan Chapter.

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2026 Chapter of the Year (Large Market): Greater Toronto Area

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2026 Chapter of the Year (Large Market): Greater Toronto Area

Each year, the ACFE presents two Chapter of the Year Awards to ACFE chapters that went above and beyond to grow and serve their memberships. The recipients of each award are decided by members of the Chapter Leaders Committee. The 2026 Chapter of the Year (Large Market) recipient is the ACFE Greater Toronto Area Chapter.

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2026 Baker Award: John Gill, J.D., CFE

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2026 Baker Award: John Gill, J.D., CFE

The ACFE’s James R. Baker Speaker of the Year Award is presented every year to an individual who has excelled in educating the anti-fraud community through leadership in communication, presentation and quality instruction. The award’s namesake, James Baker, CFE, posthumously received the first award in 2008 in recognition of his contributions to anti-fraud education as an ACFE faculty member. 

This year’s Baker Award recipient is ACFE President John Gill, J.D., CFE, who is retiring in July 2026. During his 31 years with the ACFE, Gill developed and has taught the CFE Exam Review Course around the world. He has also conducted anti-fraud training at several Fortune 50 companies, government agencies and leading professional organizations. 

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Conversations That Shaped the 2026 ACFE Women's Summit

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Conversations That Shaped the 2026 ACFE Women's Summit

Explore key takeaways from the 2026 ACFE Women’s Summit including expert insights on AI in fraud, investigative reporting, resilience, building authority and working cross-functionally.

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