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

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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Video: 2023 ACFE Achievement Award Winners

Video: 2023 ACFE Achievement Award Winners

Every year, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners recognizes individuals and organizations who demonstrate outstanding achievements in their professional and personal endeavors. The ACFE Awards highlight the very best of the anti-fraud profession and serve to inspire a global community of ACFE members, their colleagues and future generations of fraud fighters.

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The 2023 ACFE Achievement Award Recipients

The 2023 ACFE Achievement Award Recipients

Every year, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners recognizes individuals and organizations who demonstrate outstanding achievements in their professional and personal endeavors. The ACFE Awards highlight the very best of the anti-fraud profession and serve to inspire a global community of ACFE members, their colleagues and future generations of fraud fighters.

This year’s award recipients feature a group that includes lifelong fraud fighters, investigators, mentors, educators, truth seekers and warriors for justice.

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