Suzanne D. Hillman Award
Honoring Service and Achievement in the Community
The Suzanne D. Hillman Recognition and Achievement Award for Service to the Community honors CPAs and aspiring CPAs whose leadership, philanthropy, and dedication to service uplift and strengthen their communities. Established in recognition of entrepreneur and philanthropist Suzanne Hillman’s extraordinary legacy, the award celebrates those who embody her enduring spirit of impact and commitment.
June 6, 2025
Cardello ’93 Earns Hillman Award for Decades of Impact in Accounting and Community Work
The Robert H. Smith School of Business honored Jacqueline Cardello ’93, CPA, president and managing partner of GRF CPAs & Advisors, with the Suzanne D. Hillman Award for Service to the Community, recognizing her leadership in accounting, mentorship, philanthropy, and AI education.
May 3, 2024
Suzanne Hillman Receives Inaugural Smith School Award for Community Service
The University of Maryland’s Smith School honored Suzanne Hillman with its inaugural community service award at the 2024 Accounting Graduation Dinner. A business leader and philanthropist, Hillman’s legacy of leadership, education, and economic impact inspired the award, now an annual tradition.