IIABA Leadership Conference Recap
Held Sept. 30-Oct. 3 in Baltimore, Maryland
IIABSC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WINS EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD
IIABSC’s Education Department was honored with its 15th consecutive IIABA Excellence in Education Diamond Award during the recent IIABA Education Convocation held last month in Baltimore, Maryland.
Known as the EIE Awards, they celebrate and recognize state associations who have made significant contributions to education for their members and the industry in the key areas of class offerings, continuing education, professionalism, designation offerings, industry collaboration, planning, marketing and resources. Diamond is the highest level of recognition, and those who earn the award for at least 10 consecutive years are known as the Diamond Elite.
“IIABSC concentrates our time and energy on high-quality education offerings rather than jumping on the bandwagon of fast, cheap and easy,” said IIABSC President/CEO Becky McCormack. “Our programs make our members better at what they do, and therefore a better choice for their customers.”
IIABSC Professional Development & Events Manager Stacy Boan (left) accepts the Excellence in Education Diamond Elite Award during the Fall National Education Convocation in Baltimore, Maryland. Pictured with IIABSC President & CEO Becky McCormack (right).
IIABSC EDUCATION ADMIN WINS SPIRIT OF EDUCATION AWARD
During the same luncheon that recognized the Excellence in Education award winners, IIABSC Education Team member & IIAB VP of Education Jessica McWilliams was honored with the Sprit of Education Award. This award was created by by the Big “I” to recognize education leaders who make extraordinary and often unsung contributions of time, energy, expertise and guidance to strengthen insurance education programs.
McWilliams blazed a trail by developing the Women in Insurance conference—a program that quickly caught on across state associations as she shared insights, scheduling tips and speaker ideas. In addition to her groundbreaking event programming, she has supported state associations through their education staff transitions, generously shared curriculum and served as an impactful mentor across the industry.
“When we created the Spirit of Education Award, we wanted to recognize educators who give back selflessly to support our collective mission,” Jennifer Becker, IIABA Executive Director of Research and Education. “Jess McWilliams is the definition of that spirit. Her willingness to innovate, mentor peers and open doors for others has elevated insurance education. We are proud to recognize her in front of the insurance community.”
IIABSC NATIONAL DIRECTOR JAY TAYLOR RECOGNIZED FOR HIS SERVICE
ABOVE PHOTO: Outgoing IIABSC National Director Jay Taylor, CIC was recognized for his service at the IIABA Board Meeting during the National Leadership Conference. The National Director represents the South Carolina Big I membership on the national association board of directors. It is a three-year term.
See also our 128th Annual Convention Report webpage to see how Jay was recognized with a Chair Citation by Board Chair Robbie Nalley for his 17 years of continuous service to the membership with links to photo gallery.