Awards, Recognition and Service

Awards

  • Michigan’s Young Charger of the Year Award – 2000
  • Young Agent’s Special Projects Award in 2000 from Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA)
  • Northern Michigan’s Women’s Council of Realtors Affiliate of the Year – 2012
  • Named a 2018 Elite Woman of Insurance: Insurance Business America
  • Received the 2022 Insurance Agency Owner’s Alliance Collaborator of the Year Award

Board & Volunteer Service

  • Michigan Assoc. of Ins Agents – Board of Directors District #6 (2011 – 2017)
  • Michigan Assoc. of Ins Agent’s Young Agents Council Liaison (2013–2015)
  • Started local Make-A-Wish presence in Traverse City (2015) and current wish grantor
  • Michigan Assoc. of Ins Agent’s Planning Taskforce (2001, 2007, 2013, 2016)
  • Women’s Council of Realtors: Ways & Means Chair (2012 – 2014)
  • WCR Bras for a Cause Fundraiser Co-Chair & Chair (2010 – 2013)
  • Child & Family Services: Festival of Tables Committee (2011)
  • Swingshift & the Stars Committee Fundraiser Chair (2011)
  • Professional Development Committee – Mich. Assoc. Ins Agts (2008–2011)
  • CIC/CISR Designation Committee – Michigan Assoc Ins. Agents (2008–2011)
  • MI Future Board – Michigan Association of Insurance Agents (2003–2004)
  • President – Bay Area Insurance Agent’s Association (1992–1999)
  • Chair (2000) and Board Member – Michigan Young Agents (1993–2000)
  • Goodwill of Northern Michigan Board of Directors (2003–2006)
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters Volunteer (1990–1992)