Award Programs
NABIP Ohio Chapter Awards Program
At the NABIP Ohio Annual Meeting, a few NABIP Ohio members receive special recognition for the value they have added to their community and their association. We are looking for nominees for the following awards:
Distinguished Service Award: To be awarded to an NABIP Ohio member who represents professionalism in our association and has distinguished him/herself with the time and service they have unselfishly provided to our association during the past year.
Community Service Award: To be awarded to an NABIP Ohio member who has made a significant contribution in the past year or for their ongoing support to the community or a community agency.
Educator of the Year: To be awarded to an NABIP Ohio member who has done the most within the organization, other organizations, or within the community to educate about NABIP Ohio, healthcare issues, and the role of the agent.
Lifetime Award: To be given to an individual from NABIP Ohio who has done the most within the organization to further the mission of NABIP Ohio, healthcare issues, and the role of the agent.
Please submit your recommendation for a nominee and the reason that person should be chosen to the NABIP Ohio office.
Click here for more information on NABIP Ohio Awards criteria.
NABIP Chapter and Individual Awards Program
The following awards are available through NABIP:
Pacesetter Award: Honors local chapters for outstanding achievements and excellence in serving their members and the industry.
Distinguished Service Award: Presented to members who have contributed significantly above and beyond what is normally called for in connection with association volunteer service.
Vanguard Award: Honors NABIP members with less than five years in the industry who have contributed significantly above and beyond what is normally called for in connection with association volunteer service at the local, state, and/or national level.
Landmark Award: Honors state chapters for outstanding achievements and excellence in serving their members and the industry.
Media Relations Award: The Media Relations Award honors state and local associations for outstanding media relations.
Community Service (Ouida Peterson) Award: Presented to a state or local chapter for excellence in community service activities. Informational Flyer.
Professional Development (Robert W. Osler) Award: Presented to a state or local chapter for outstanding achievement in promoting continuing education.
Public Service (William F. Flood) Award: Presented to a state or local chapter for excellence in public service activities.
Public Speaking (William G. Wetzel) Award: Honors members who have demonstrated excellence in public presentations.
The State Website Award and Local Website Award are presented to the state and local chapters with the most effective and easily used websites.
Past NABIP Ohio Award Winners
Awards presented at the Annual Meeting
Distinguished Service Award
Bill Barrett
Kevin Conrad, RHU
Dee McFarland
Barbara Gerken
Karen Irwin
Sarah Richardson
Kevin Conrad, RHU
Ingrid Martin
Denny Recker
Kathy Lee
Randy Klein
Ken Statz
Darlene Kaczmarek
Community Service Award
Sherri Rutter
Barbara Gerken
Benjamin Otley
John McConnaughey
Sandra Moody Gresham
Debbie Boop
Lee Nathans
Stephen Brubaker
Lee Nathans
Lee Nathans
John McConnaughey
Kathy Pietz
2022-2023
2020-2021
2016-2017
2015-2016
2014-2015
2013-2014
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
2007-2008
2006-2007
Legislative Award
Joanie Keehn
David Cunix
Barbara Gerken
Kevin Conrad
Randy Ayers
Larry Link
Ken Statz
Ingrid Martin
2022 - 2023
2020 - 2021
2017 - 2018
2017 - 2018
2017 - 2018
2013 - 2014
2007 - 2011
2009 - 2010
Lifetime Award
David Cunix
Ingrid Martin
John Dodd
Lee Nathans
T. Darlene Kaczmarek
Frank Novy
Rep. Barbara Sears
David Kross
Bob Lackey
Carol Conway
Linda Erlenbach
2022 - 2023
2021 - 2022
2020 - 2021
2018 - 2019
2017 - 2018
2016 - 2017
2015 - 2016
2014 - 2015
2013 - 2014
2012 - 2013
2011 - 2012
Educator of the Year Award
Amanda Brewton
John Woods
Sam Fiorentino
Barb Gerken
2022 - 2023
2015 - 2016
2013 - 2014
2012 - 2013
