After 25½ years, Mike O’Toole, Esq., Senior Director of Publications, Education, and Government Relations for the APA, retired from the APA at the end of 2018. At the APA’s 37th Annual Congress in Long Beach, Mike was awarded a crystal boot for his service for the last quarter century.

The APA grants Meritorious Service Awards to members who contribute to the payroll profession by volunteering and serving on committees and/or at the local chapter level. During Friday’s Awards Luncheon, 10 members received the award:

The APA is selective in handing out Special Recognition awards, but this year two members are deserving of the recognition for their many years of dedicated service on national committees and to their local chapters.

This year’s recipients of the 2019 Complete APA Payroll Education Package and Wisely Pay by ADP Payroll Education Grant see education as the key – not only to compliance – but to their career growth.

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Good communication is crucial in any business endeavor, especially when it crosses cultural lines.

After you’re done attending all of your Annual Congress-exclusive workshops and networking in the Expo this week, take a tour of Long Beach’s popular Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way).

Everyone’s competitive spirit kicked into high gear at Thursday night’s costume contest, where winners—who entered as individuals, duos, and groups—were chosen in four categories: All-Star Athlete, Most Memorable Reality TV Show Competitor, Ultimate Record Breaker, and Cheer Champion.

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See photos from Thursday at the APA's 37th Annual Congress.