The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago congratulated Mr. Edilberto C. Ortiz, Filipino-American Managing Partner of the E.C. Ortiz & Co. LLP (a wholly owned and managed public accounting limited liability partnership), after he was bestowed the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest award given this year to a member of the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS).
From L to R: Mr. Ed Ortiz and his Filipina American partners Jennifer Roan, Gilda Belmonte, Stella Santos, Leilani Rodrigo, and Maritess Sy
The award was given to Mr. Ortiz at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago. Mr. Lee A. Gould, Immediate Past Chairperson of the Illinois CPA Society mentioned that the award was given to Mr. Ortiz in recognition of his significant contributions to the Accounting Profession and the Illinois CPA Society and for establishing one of the successful and big public accounting companies not only in the State of Illinois but in the entire United States.
Consul General Leo M. Herrera-Lim said that “Mr. Ortiz has brought tremendous honor not only to himself and his family but to our country and kababayans by proving that Filipinos can be successful in a truly competitive environs and gain the respect and admiration of their peers…” •