The Kansas firm of Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC, is a 2004 recipient of the Public Service Award from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The annual award recognizes members of the AICPA who have made significant contributions to their communities. The award was presented at the spring meeting of the Institute''s governing Council in Washington, DC.


One of the largest accounting firms in Kansas, Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC was recognized for its commitment to public service since 1955. The firm helped found the Western Kansas Community Foundation, a philanthropy that awards grants to humanitarian, educational, and cultural groups in the region. Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC also supports the YMCA, United Way, Rotary, Kiwanis, and numerous other organizations.

"This public service commitment is not just from the top of the firm, but also throughout the entire organization,?"said Doyle Z. Williams, Chair of the AICPA Awards Committee.