Greetings!

This is a Friendly Reminder that International Awards Submissions are due to the RVP by November 15th (11/15/2024). Please discuss with your members about submitting for an award and be recognized for their hard work and IAIP membership. Here are the awards you can apply for along with a brief description to explain to our newest members and a great reminder to our seasoned members:

Claims Professional of the Year - This award was originated during the 1973-1974 fiscal year. The purpose of the award is to recognize a claims professional who has demonstrated superior knowledge of the claims field, experienced professional advancement through educational pursuits, demonstrated leadership in the field, and is an active participant in IAIP activities.

Client Service Professional of the Year - This award was first presented in 2014. The purpose of the award is to recognize members whose primary responsibility is in a service capacity with internal and/or external customers. It is particularly intended to include IT professionals, Human Resources, Accounting, Actuarial, Industry Support (i.e. restoration, repair, etc.), and Customer Service Representatives in the insurance and all supporting industries.

Insurance Professional of the Year - This award was first presented in 1991. The purpose of the award is to recognize an individual who in pursuing a career has contributed to the insurance industry through education, creation of industry alliances, and/or legislative activity.

Risk Management Professional of the Year - This award was first presented in 2008. The purpose of the award is to recognize a risk management professional who has demonstrated superior knowledge of the risk management field, experienced professional advancement through educational pursuits, demonstrated leadership in the field, and is an active participant in IAIP activities.

Rookie of the Year - This award was initiated during the 1977-1978 fiscal year. The purpose of the award is to recognize the accomplishments of a new member who has made significant contributions to IAIP within the first 24-months of joining the association.

Professional Underwriter of the Year - This award was first presented in 2008. The purpose of the award is to recognize a professional underwriter who has demonstrated superior knowledge of the underwriting field, experienced professional advancement through educational pursuits, demonstrated leadership in the field, and is an active participant in IAIP activities.

Young New Professional of the Year - This award originated during the 2015-2016 fiscal year. The purpose of the award is to recognize the accomplishments of a member of the Young New Professionals group who has made significant contributions to IAIP after the first 24-months of joining the association. It recognizes participation in association affairs, completion of selected insurance courses and involvement in governmental activities.

Award Entries may be submitted via Email to me by November 15th (11/15/2023), which will then be reviewed for qualifications and passed on to the Awards Chair/Committee.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or Mark and Rae Lynn.

Thank you,

Terri

Terri Brennan

Email: terri.brennan@nationwide.com and brennata@gmail.com

480-290-5530

2022 Regional Award Winners - APRIL 29, 2023 - HONOLULU, HI

E.C. Smith Jr. Memorial Award for Community Action
Honolulu Association of Insurance Professionals

Jeffrey Nordhaus Memorial Award for Education
Honolulu Association of Insurance Professionals

Roy Pasini Memorial Award for Public Relations

San Diego Association of Insurance Professionals

Association of the Year Award
No Submissions

Member of the Year
Regina Lemanowicz, CLP - San Diego Association of Insurance Professionals

Region VII Hall of Fame Award
Kim Cameron, CPIW, CLP - Insurance Associates of Fresno

Region VII RVP Recognition Award
Regina Lemanowicz, CLP - San Diego Association of Insurance Professionals

Gail Novelich - California Member at Large

Region VII Distinguished Service Award
Keri Herlong, CPCU, CIC, CRM, CISR, ACSR, AIM, CIIP, CLP,-A, DAE, CRIS - Nevada Member at Large

Jolene Galvan, ACSR,CPIW, CISR-Elite, AIS, CPSR,AINS,DAE, CLP, MLIS - California Member at Large

Award winners in the following categories will represent Region VII at the International Convention and compete against other Regional winners for the International Awards

Young/New Professional of the Year
**Brooke Lesniak, CLP, CRIS, CIIP - California Member at Large

Claims Professional of the Year
No Submissions

Client Service Professional of the Year

**Keri Herlong, CPCU, CIC, CRM, CISR, ACSR, AIM, CIIP, CLP-A, DAE, CRIS - Nevada Member at Large

Insurance Professional of the Year

**Kim Cameron, CPIW, CLP - Insurance Associates of Fresno

Professional Underwriter of the Year

Marcella Reynolds Beasley, MA, CIC, CISR, AIS, ACSR, AINS,CRIS, MLIS, AFIS, WCIP, CCIP, CIIP, CLP-A, TRI P, DAE-Insurance Associates of Fresno

Rookie of the Year
No Submissions

Risk Manager of the Year
Sarah Jane Jara, CLP - South Bay Association of Insurance Professionals

Confidence While Communicating (CWC):
Winner: Maria Carvalho- Honolulu Association of Insurance Professionals
Runner up:  Dallas Pietak-San Diego Association of Insurance Professionals

**International Winner

CA Council Award Winners - October 20-21, 2023- FRESNO

Gayle Reskin Angel Award Winner
Jolene Galvan, ACSR, CPIW, CISR-Elite, AIS, CPSR, AINS, DAE, CLP, MLIS - California Member at Large

Mentor of the Year
Regina Lemanowicz, CLP - San Diego Association of Insurance Professionals

Rookie of the Year
No submissions

Young New Professional

No submissions

Member of the Year
Jody Nishida - South Bay Association of Insurance Professionals

CWC Speakoff Winner
Kim Cameron, CPIW, CLP - Insurance Associates of Fresno

Renewal Retention Awards
Northern California: San Francisco Insurance Professionals
Southern California: Insurance Professionals of Los Angeles, Inc.