Chapter History
Chapter Awards
In any volunteer organization, it is crucially important to thank our volunteers for all the time and hard work they commit to the organization’s activities. They are the backbone that keeps our organization standing and moving forward. CPCU Society chapters are built on volunteerism, and the people who devote themselves to your chapter deserve recognition for their invaluable efforts.
Rising Star Award
The New Member “Rising Star” Recognition Award serves two purposes: 1) recognizing a recent designee for his/her exceptional contribution to the chapter early in his/her tenure, and 2) motivating other new designees to follow the recipient’s example and increase their level of participation. The award recognizes not only the effort, but the actual contribution, of the recipient and promotes adherence to the guiding principles of the CPCU Society and industry. Recent winners include:
- 2025 - Casey Watkins
- 2024 - Matt Amend
- 2023 - Michelle Roetting
- 2022 - Helen Kyrios
- 2021 - Kimberly Harris-Washington
- 2020 - Heather Wind
- 2019 - Jeff Beiting
- 2018 - Robyn Miller
Insurance Professional of the Year Award
The Insurance Professional of the Year is an outstanding member of the industry who provides leadership in one or more areas of insurance education, industry promotion, research, innovation, or government affairs, and may include at least the following:
- Continuing Education: Advancing the profession of insurance through the participation and improvement of the instructional process. Examples: Facilitates/Leads CPCU CE Sessions or Candidate Preparation classes
- Promoting Insurance: Enhancement of the industry within the business community by involvement in either civic or other activities. Example: Speaking at High Schools and Colleges and other outside organizations
- External Achievement: Voluntary work or accomplishments in the industry. Examples: Participation in industry professional organizations, holding leadership positions on boards, societies, and/or committees of other organizations
- Research Efforts: Activities, which have led, or will lead, to major improvements in the insurance environment such as, but not limited to, published works.
Recent Winners include
- 2025 - Kayla Fridley
- 2024 - Jeff Beiting
- 2023- Jennifer Witherby
- 2022 - Michelle Ward
- 2021 - Jennifer Witherby
- 2020 - Robyn Miller
- 2019 - Mary Bruggerman
