Five MNP CAs bring top honours at 2010 Merit Awards Gala

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June 10, 2010 – Calgary, AB – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta (ICAA) will host the 2010 Merit Awards Gala on June 11, 2010 in Jasper, Alberta. At the Gala, Alberta CAs will be recognized in one of five distinct categories: Honorary Members, Lifetime Achievement, Fellows of the Chartered Accountants, Distinguished Service and Early Achievement.

This year, five team members from Meyers Norris Penny LLP (MNP) will be acknowledged with a Merit Award.

Murray Hales and Bridget Hennigar will each become ‘Fellows of the Chartered Accountants’. This distinction is awarded to individuals who strive for excellence in their career and are dedicated to giving back to their community.

Michelle Balmer, Ted de Kleine and Michael Ruttan are each being awarded the ‘Early Achievement Award.’ This is given to CAs who, within the first 10 years since qualifying as a CA, have demonstrated excellence in professional, civic, charitable, community and other services.

“We are very proud of our team members at MNP,” said Daryl Ritchie, MNP’s Chief Executive Officer. “No other chartered accountancy firm has a stronger showing at this year’s Gala. This speaks to the high calibre of talent and resources we have at MNP. We strive to build an environment that is flexible and enables team members to fulfill their personal and professional goals and we congratulate them on their achievement.”

In total, 32 Alberta CA recipients will be recognized at the 2010 Merit Awards Gala. The gala will be held as part of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta Celebrating 100 Years of Alberta CAs Gala Events.

About MNP
MNP is one of the largest chartered accountancy and business advisory firms in Canada, providing client-focused assurance, taxation and business advice. MNP has proudly served mid-market public and private companies for more than 60 years. Through the development of strong partnerships, MNP provides organizations with personalized strategies and a local perspective to help clients succeed. For more information, visit www.mnp.ca.

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For more information, please contact:
Daryl L. Ritchie, FCA             
Chief Executive Officer            
Meyers Norris Penny LLP            
403.536.2193