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June 25, 2010 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).
The Illinois CPA Society has about 25,000 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) members. 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.
In accepting the award, Mr. Ortiz said that “I was not born of privilege, and as such I had to work to support myself through college. I am glad I became a member of the CPA profession, one that has provided opportunities and experiences that helped me build a diverse CPA firm with goal of providing outstanding services to our clients.” 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.
Mr. Ortiz is truly one of the best Filipinos in the U.S.” The awarding ceremony was also attended by about 200 guests and members of the Illinois CPA Society, Mr. Ortiz’ wife and children, Consul General Leo M. Herrera-Lim and Mrs. Fidelis C. Herrera-Lim, Filipino-American partners of the E.C. Ortiz & Co. LLP, and Deputy Consul General Orontes V. Castro.
First Row (from L to R): Natasha Philips, Cathy Link, Claire Sashi, Erwin Ortiz, Ed Ortiz, Carmin Ortiz, Maria Ortiz, Elvira Santos. And Aurora Mangahas. Second Row (from L to R): Consul General Leo M. Herrera-Lim and Mrs. Fidelis Herrera-Lim, Lielani Rodrigo, Beulah Castro, Virginia Santos, Jennifer Roan, Marites Sy, Gilda Belmonte, Art Dilay, Naty Dilay, and Stella Santos. Last Row (from L to R): Deputy Consul General Orontes Castro and George Wiley