The nomination period for the SC Outstanding CSR of the Year typically begins in mid-March and ends May 1. This award is the highest honor for insurance customer service representatives who have distinguished themselves through contributions to their industry and profession.
SC winner receives a cash award along with special recognition and their essay is submitted for competition at the national level.
Open to everyone regardless of affiliation or professional designation, candidates must:
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Be an insurance customer service representative, or have primary responsibility for customer service duties.
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Write an essay of no more than two pages double-spaced (approximately 1,000 words) on a topic set by
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.
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Submit letter(s) of recommendation from professional reference(s).
DEADLINE: MAY 1
2025 winner: Tammie H. Blackwood, CIC, CISR Elite, AIAM
PAST WINNERS:
2024 winner: Katherine Watford
2023 winner: Stacy Spurling
2022 winner: Jen Ridgill, CISR
2021 winner: Kelly Wenzel
2020 winner: Diana Rideout, CISR Elite
2019 winner: Lisa M. Earnhardt, CISR
2018 winner: Anna M. Kocuba, CISR
2017 winner: Amanda C. Guenther, CISR, AIAM, CIIP
2016 winner: Karen D. Fenters, CISR
2015 winner: Kimberly S. Lisenby, AAI
2014 winner: Meredith B Thomason, CISR, MAT