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30 October 2005
Palmerston North woman named Accounting Technician of the Year
Zoe Chrystall of Palmerston North has been named New Zealand's Young Chartered Accountant of the Year for 2005.
The Award was presented at the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants' Gala Dinner held in Wellington last
Thursday. The Institute presents the Young Chartered Accountant of the Year Award each year to celebrate the
profession's rising stars and recognise exceptional individual achievement.
Zoe works for MASH Trust, a not-for-profit organisation that provides community and residential services to people that
experience disabilities.
"The judges were unanimous in their view that the work undertaken by Zoe had been a major contributor to the ongoing
success of her employer," said chief judge Bronwyn Monopoli. "Zoe has been instrumental in building robust accounting
information systems and processes, showing a clear ability to think outside of the square."
Zoe is a parent raising a six-year-old son, and the energy she displays in the workplace is also evident in her support
for his sporting endeavours. She is a keen indoor netballer, a regular gym attendee, and one of drivers behind social
activities at MASH.
The other winners announced on the night were Brendon Harrex of Gore, who took honours as Young Chartered Accountant of
the Year, and Joanna Perry of Auckland who received the surprise award of the evening. Joanna, who is chair of the
Financial Reporting Standards Board, received the Institute's Valued Contribution to the Profession Award.
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