Awards

Here we recognize those members who have gone the extra mile, and who have earned well deserved kudos for their work and contributions not only to our association, but to their employers and their communities.
2018 CA Council Award Winners
Member of the Year
Recognizes an individual who has shown outstanding personal achievement, leadership abilities, and dedication to their local association, their state council, Region VIII and IAIP, which surpasses the accomplishments of other members of the state.
Annette Ing-Firmeza, San Francisco Insurance Professionals
Mentor of the Year
Recognizes an individual who has who has been inspirational as a mentor, dedicated to the core values and mission of IAIP, and who has demonstrated a willingness to coach, teach, and help others. An effective mentor possesses characteristics such as patience, understanding, and expertise within the industry and the organization.
Teresa McGilvray, ARM, AAI, AIS, CPIW, San Diego Association of Insurance Professionals
Young Professional of the Year
Recognizes an individual, under 40, who has been a member for at least 36 months and who has shown outstanding personal achievement, leadership skills, and is actively involved in their local association, and a willingness to get involved at the state council, Regional and National levels,
Marcella Beasley, MA, CISR, CRIS, CIIP, Insurance Associates of Fresno
Gayle Reskin Angel Award
Recognizes a member who has been inspirational and who embodies the spirit of IAIP. This award is designed to honor those who may not choose to be in the forefront, but who support the organization not only through their actions, but through their attitude, dedication and support of IAIP and CA Council members.
Mitula Patel, CLP, Insurance Professionals of Los Angeles
CWC - Mark McDonald, San Diego Association of Insurance Professionals
Membership Retentions Awards
Southern California - San Diego Association of Insurance Professionals
Northern California - San Francisco Insurance Professionals
Central California - Insurance Professionals of Santa Barbara
2018 REGIONAL AWARD WINNERS - April 2018 Phoenix, Arizona
E.C. Smith Jr. Memorial Award for Community Action
San Diego Association of Insurance Professionals
Jeffrey Nordhaus Memorial Award for Education
No Submissions
Roy Pasini Memorial Award for Public Relations
No Submissions
Association of the Year Award
Las Vegas Insurance Professionals
Member of the Year
Dawn Manzano - San Diego Association of Insurance Professionals
Region VII Hall of Fame Award
Lauri Oakden-Binder - Las Vegas Insurance Professionals
Region VII RVP Recognition Award
Victoria A. Rivas-California Member at Large
Region VII Distinguished Service Award
Gail Novelich-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 National Awards
Young/New Professional of the Year
Brooke Lesniak - Insurance Professionals of Orange County
Claims Professional of the Year
Mark Coberly - Honolulu Association of Insurance Professionals
Client Service Professional of the Year
Rae Lynn Zachary - San Francisco Insurance Professionals
Insurance Professional of the Year
Freeda Koopmans - Insurance Professionals of Orange County
Professional Underwriter of the Year
Karen White - Insurance Associates of Fresno
Rookie of the Year
Brooke Lesniak - Insurance Professionals of Orange County
Risk Manager of the Year
Dawn Kyles - Las Vegas Insurance Professionals
Confidence While Communicating (CWC):
Winner: Kari Woods - Insurance Professionals of Los Angeles
Runner up: Sandy Malone-Greater Seattle Insurance Professionals