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:

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. Criteria

Pacesetter Award: Honors local chapters for outstanding achievements and excellence in serving their members and the industry. Criteria

Distinguished Service Award: Presented to members who have contributed significantly above and beyond what is normally called for in connection with association volunteer service.

Media Relations Award: The Media Relations Award honors state and local associations for outstanding media relations.

Community Service (Ouida Peterson) AwardPresented 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 annual meeting

 Distinguished Service Award

2022-2023   Bill Barrett
2021-2022   Kevin Conrad, RHU
2020-2021   Dee McFarland
2018-2019   Barbara Gerken
2017-2018   Karen Irwin
2016-2017   Sarah Richardson
2015-2016   Kevin Conrad, RHU
2013-2014
  Ingrid Martin
2011-2012
  Denny Recker
2009-2010
  Kathy Lee
2008-2009
  Randy Klein
2007-2008
  Ken Statz
2006-2007
  Darlene Kaczmarek


Community Service Award

2022-2023   Sherri Rutter
2020-2021   Barbara Gerken
2016-2017   Benjamin Otley
2015-2016   John McConnaughey
2014-2015
  Sandra Moody Gresham
2013-2014
  Debbie Boop
2011-2012
  Lee Nathans
2010-2011
  Stephen Brubaker
2009-2010
  Lee Nathans
2008-2009
  Lee Nathans
2007-2008
  John McConnaughey
2006-2007
  Kathy Pietz


 
Educator of the Year Award

2022-2023   Amanda Brewton
2015-2016   John Woods
2013-2014
  Sam Fiorentino
2012-2013
  Barb Gerken 


Lifetime Award

2022-2023   David Cunix
2021-2022   Ingrid Martin
2020-2021   John Dodd
2018-2019   Lee Nathans
2017-2018   T. Darlene Kaczmarek
2016-2017   Frank Novy
2015-2016   Rep. Barbara Sears
2014-2015
  David Kross
2013-2014
  Bob Lackey
2012-2013
  Carol Conway
2011-2012
  Linda Erlenbach


Legislative Award

2022-2023
  Joanie Keehn
2020-2021
  David Cunix
2017-2018
  Barbara Gerken
 2017-2018   Kevin Conrad
 2017-2018   Randy Ayers
2013-2014
  Larry Link
2007-2011
  Ken Statz 
2009-2010
  Ingrid Martin