2024 Hubbard Award: Mary Breslin

2024 Hubbard Award: Mary Breslin

This year’s winner is Mary Breslin for her article “Is ChatGPT the newest gateway to fraud?” in the May/June 2023 edition of Fraud Magazine. Breslin highlights concerns about ChatGPT being used by cybercriminals to create malware and other malicious activities. The piece underscores that while ChatGPT's capabilities are impressive, they can also empower less tech-savvy individuals to engage in cybercrime, broadening the pool of potential fraudsters. 

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2024 Cressey Award: Damian Williams

2024 Cressey Award: Damian Williams

The ACFE is proud to announce Damian Williams as the recipient of the 2024 Cressey Award, a prestigious honor recognizing lifetime achievement in the detection and deterrence of fraud. This award is named after Dr. Donald R. Cressey, one of the United States’ foremost fraud experts and a founding father of the ACFE. Established in 1989, the Cressey Award represents the highest honor bestowed by the ACFE, celebrating individuals who have dedicated their careers to combating fraud and promoting integrity. 

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2024 Certified Fraud Examiner of the Year Award: Dr. David P. Weber

2024 Certified Fraud Examiner of the Year Award: Dr. David P. Weber

The Certified Fraud Examiner of the Year Award is presented to a CFE who has shown outstanding achievement in fraud examination.  This year, the ACFE is honored to present the award to Dr. David P. Weber, CFE, for his exemplary dedication to fraud prevention, investigation, and education. Dr. Weber has consistently gone above and beyond in his career, contributing significantly to both the academic and professional communities. 

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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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