Released on: September 19, 2008, 1:12 pm

Press Release Author: Alison Beckwith

Industry: Human Resources

Press Release Summary: CAI announces winner of this year's annual Outstanding Member
in Business and Industry award

Press Release Body: Raleigh, N.C. – Capital Associated Industries (CAI), the largest
employers’ association in North Carolina, announced today that Nicole Hendren is the
winner of this year’s annual Outstanding Member in Business and Industry award,
which was granted by the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
(NCACPA).

This award highlights individuals who have represented the profession well, given
back to the community and association, and contributed in a significant way to their
employer or organization. With over 10,000 members, the NCACPA grants only a handful
of awards each year to CPAs in North Carolina who go above and beyond their service.

“It has always been very important for me to serve as a leader in my profession,”
says Hendren, a CPA and controller for CAI, who has spent the majority of her career
in small and medium-sized professional service organizations as a controller. “I
have worked with a lot of other CPAs over the years that have helped me develop
personally and professionally, and I have them to thank for my achievements.”

Each year the association recognizes a CPA who works within the private sector.
Nominations are submitted by CPAs throughout the state and the award winner is
selected by a group of peers serving on the Member in Business and Industry
committee.

Hendren is currently a member of the Financial Literacy Council. She also serves on
the NCACPA Triangle Chapter Board and is a current member of its Trends Team. In
addition to serving as past president of the Triangle Chapter, she is also past
co-chair for the Triangle United Way Wake Youth Community Care Team. Hendren has
participated in the CPA ambassador training program through the NCACPA and the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

“When you are chosen by your peers you feel an extra sense of accomplishment,” adds
Hendren. “I look forward to continuing to serve as a leader and give back to the
profession.”

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About CAI, Inc.
CAI is a non-profit employers’ association founded in 1963 and serves the greater
Research Triangle, Piedmont Triad, and 65 central and eastern counties in North
Carolina. With offices in Raleigh and Greensboro, CAI provides 1,200 member
companies with management information, day-to-day telephone guidance, and training
and human resources services.

To learn more about CAI, visit: http://www.capital.org

Contact:
Alison Beckwith
919-459-8157
abeckwith@919marketing.com



Web Site: http://www.capital.org

Contact Details: 102 Avent Ferry Road
919-459-8157
abeckwith@919marketing.com