Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

Tom Sowerby award winning

Bob Smith
Tom Sowerby Award Winner 2011

Bob was one of the longest serving CIPFA trainers at CIPFA Education and Training Centre (CETC), spaning 25 yrs. His working career has been dedicated to serving the needs of students as they study for the professional qualification.

He was a moderator for CIPFA FMST exam and had extensive experience in the examination of CIPFA subjects. Throughout he was acutely aware of the examination demands actively ensuring they were pitched appropriately.

As a CETC tutor Bob’s commitment to CIPFA students was especially evident. Many current and ex-CETC students have experienced his tuition on their way to CPFA status with many fond memories.

As a module leader he was involved in leading ‘subject teams’ to improve materials and the delivery of courses. This ensured students had the same learning experience with the best possible outcome, borne out by the very successful exam pass rates of those he had taught.

Bob worked with a variety of stakeholders including employers, members and international bodies. Whilst sharing his knowledge, support and experience with other tutors, those he has worked with know they had the best possible service and interaction with CETC and CIPFA.

Bob’s enthusiasm, creativity and energy in the classroom was inspirational, bringing the subjects he taught to life. A very worthy Tom Sowerby Award winner.

Past winners

2010

Graham Ball

2009

Elaine Lawther

2008

Kevin Coyle

2007

Martyn Buckley

2006

David Gardner

2005

Anne Bryce

2004

Dave Sexton

2003

Kevin Digges

2002

Anne Britton

2001

Aidan Horan

2000

Ian Wood

1999

Graham Harris

1998

Richard Morris (posthumous)

1997

Bill Sutherland

1996

Pat Thomas

1995

David Hallows

1994

Brian Kerslake/Jane Lightfoot

1993

Keith Holt

1992

John Watley

1991

Bob Young

1990

Roger Blackmore

1989

Syllabus Review Sub-Committee (Anne Finer)

1988

Brian Hay

1987

Jack Bell

1986

Marion Turner

1985

Bryan Robinson

1984

Richard Harbord

1983

G S Pollard

1982

Len Rowbottom

1981

Tony Redmond

1980

Mike Weaver

1979

Richard Tompkins

1978

John Hanson

1977

David Jones

1976

Colin Stephenson

1975

EHA Akers