The Professional Insurance Agents of Florida has two recognition programs that promote professionalism
in the insurance community: CSR of the Year,
Agency of the Year, Partner of the Year and the Kay Cooper Memorial Scholarship.
CSR of the Year Award
Each year, Professional Insurance Agents of Florida chooses the Florida Outstanding Customer Service Representative (CSR) of the Year. Anyone in the insurance industry can nominate a candidate for the award, and insurance agency CSRs are welcome to nominate themselves. For more information about the CSR of the Year Award, or to nominate someone contact Jon at 850/893-8245, option 1.
Eligibility:
Candidates for the award must:
1. Be a current employee of a PIA of Florida Member Agency
2. Hold an active 4-40 or 4-42 License
3. Have been active in the insurance industry for at least three years
4. Have shown a commitment to continuing their professional development
Click Here to Download the Application. The nomination form is generally available by October and the award will be given at Agent Expo.
Recent Florida CSR of the Year Winners
| Year |
Honoree |
Agency |
| 2012 |
Cynthia Crews |
Langston Insurance Services |
2010
|
Josephina M. Browne , CPSR |
Insurance Resources, LLC |
2009
|
Mollie Anderson |
Weissman & Associates, Sun City Center |
| 2008 |
Andrea Creller |
Gateway Insurance Agency, Ft. Lauderdale |
| 2007 |
Jennifer J. Redfearn, AIS, CPIW |
Lanier-Upshaw, Inc., Jacksonville |
| 2006 |
Yvonneda Adams, AAI, ACSR |
Merrimac Marine Insurance, LLC, Maitland |
Agency of the Year Award
Each year, Professional Insurance Agents of Florida selects an Exceptional Florida Agency of the Year. The award is to acknowledge dedication, constant growth, continuous education and superior customer service in the Insurance Industry. Anyone in the insurance industry can nominate a candidate for the award, and employees are welcome to nominate their Employer. The winner will receive a commemorative wall plaque as well as Two Free PIA of Florida Agent Expo Registrations for the following year. For more information about the Agency of the Year Award, or to nominate someone contact Jon at 850/893-8245, option 1.
Eligibility
Candidates for the award must:
1. Be a current PIA of Florida Member
2. Have been established and in business for five years or more
3. Have shown a commitment to continuing their professional development
Click Here to download the Application. The nomination form is generally available by October and the award will be given at the PIA of Florida Agent Expo.
Recent Florida Agency of the Year Winners
|
Year |
Honoree |
|
2012 |
Seibert Insurance Agency |
Partner of the Year Award
Each year, Professional Insurance Agents of Florida selects an Exceptional Partner of the Year. The award is to acknowledge dedication, industry expertise and superior customer service. Anyone in the insurance industry can nominate a candidate for the award, and employees are welcome to nominate their Employer. The winner will receive a commemorative wall plaque as well as Special Recognition at PIA of Florida Agent Expo. For more information about the Partner of the Year Award, or to nominate someone contact Jon at 850/893-8245, option 1.
Eligibility
Candidates for the award must:
1. Be a current PIA of Florida Partner
2. Have provided exceptional customer service to agents
Click Here to download the application. The nomination form is generally available by October and the award will be given at the PIA of Florida Agent Expo.
Recent Florida Partner of the Year Winners
|
Year |
Honoree |
|
2012 |
Florida Family Insurance Company |
Kay Cooper Memorial Scholarship
Each year the Kay Cooper Memorial Scholarship is presented at the NAIW/IAIP Florida Council Meeting state convention in the autumn. It is awarded to a qualified member of NAIW to encourage professional development. The scholarship waives the registration fee for the recipient to attend the three CPIA certification classes in Florida.
History
Kay Cooper, CIC, CPIW, was an active member of NAIW/IAIP in Florida and a strong advocate of continuing education, professional development and the PIA of Florida. Kay passed away in 1986, but before she died, her hard work, determination, and professionalism made her a great example for others in the insurance industry.
In 1988 the Kay Cooper Scholarship was established as an annual award by PIA with the cooperation of the NAIW/IAIP to help others pursue their professional goals.
Eligibility
Candidates for the scholarship must:
1. Be a current member of NAIW/IAIP;
2. Have never attended a CPIA class;
3. Have been active in the insurance industry for at least two years (however, a license is not required);
4. Be currently employed in the insurance industry or in insurance education
5. Have shown a commitment to continuing education and professional development.
Click Here to download the applicaiton.
The 2012 deadline for applications is August 15, 2012.
Recent Kay Cooper Scholarship Winners
| Year |
Honoree
Note: Designations shown are as of the time they won the scholarship. |
NAIW Chapter |
|
2011 |
Cate Miller |
MacDuff Underwriters |
| 2009 |
Jodi Kelley |
Florida Family Insurance |
| 2008 |
Jennifer E. McWhinnie, CPIA |
Lutgert Insurance |
| 2007 |
Pamela Voigt, PIAM, CPSR, CPIW |
Insurance Professionals of Greater Orlando |
| 2006 |
Kim Bromaghim, AIS, CISR |
PIAM of the Insurance, Women of Pinellas |
PIA National Awards
Company Award of Excellence
Nominees of the Company Award of Excellence must be sponsored by a PIA member agent or a PIA state/regional affiliate association.
Click Here to download the application.
Company Representative of the Year
Nominees of the PIA National Company Representative of the Year must be sponsored by a PIA state/regional affiliate association.
Click Here to download the application.
Managing General Agency of the Year
The PIA National MGA Award honors an outstanding managing general agency. Nominees must be sponsored by a PIA member agent or a PIA state/regional affiliate association.
Click Here to download the application.
Excellence in Social Media Award
This award is to honor a PIA member agency for excellence in the use of social media in a business setting.
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All entries must be submitted by July 13, 2012.
All four the awards listed above will be formally presented at a luncheon ceremony during PIA's fall meetings on Friday, September 21, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Professional Agent of the Year
The PIA National Professional Agent of the Year Award, the association's highest national award of distinction, is presented annually to one outstanding professional insurance agent who is a member of PIA. Nominations for this award are made by PIA state and regional affiliate associations. In states that do not have a PIA affiliate, PIA members may submit nominations for this award.
Click Here to download the Application.
Customer Service Representative CSR of the Year
The PIA National Customer Service Representative CSR of the Year Award is given annually to an outstanding agency customer service representative who works for a PIA member insurance agency. Nominations for this award are made by PIA members. The CSR of the Year Award is sponsored by The Hartford, a member carrier of the The PIA Partnership.
Click Here to download the Application.
Young Insurance Professional of the Year
The PIA National Young Insurance Professional of the Year Award is given to an outstanding employee, owner or principal of a PIA member agency who is under the age of 40 or a member of a PIA-affiliated Young Insurance Professionals association. Both PIA members as well as PIA state and regional affiliates may make nominations for this award, which is sponsored by Rough Notes magazine.
Click Here to download the Application.
All three awards will be presented during a luncheon on March 23, 2012 in Arlington, Virginia, in conjunction with the 2012 PIA Federal Legislative Summit and Spring 2012 Board of Directors and committee meetings.
The deadline for nominations for all three awards is January 29, 2012.
