Awards of Excellence Gala

The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario held its inaugural Awards of Excellence Gala at its 88th Annual Convention held in Toronto. Recipients were selected for community and professional contributions that examplified the positive impact insurance brokers have on their communities. “Insurance brokers are known to be very involved in their community,” said IBAO CEO Randy Carroll. “It’s a pleasure to honour these brokers for their dedication to their profession and their communities.”

The Winners Of The 2008 IBAO Awards Of Excellence Were:

Individual Broker — Keith Miller, W. B. White Insurance Ltd., Oshawa. A 23-year insurance industry veteran, Miller has been involved in many community organizations including the YWCA and the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. He is also active with the Durham Humane Society. He is a volunteer with the Ontario Special Olympics and has taught night school at Durham College for the past 18 years. A dedicated blood donor, Miller has given blood 54 times thus far.

Brokerage (over 10 brokers) — Smith Petrie Carr & Scott Insurance Brokers Ltd (SPCS), Ottawa. SPCS is actively involved in the Ottawa area, partnering with many community groups including the National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA for the Safe Kids Program. SPCS staff raised money to help purchase Epi-pens and life preservers for children enrolled in Y childcare programs and the Y Camps. Brokerage (under 10 brokers) — James Purcell Insurance Broker Ltd. (JPIB), Spencerville. JPIB are heavily active in their community, providing support for many community golf tournaments, a minor soccer team, the local hockey association and other community festivals and organizations.

Affiliate — Insurance Brokers Association of Hamilton (IBAH). IBAH members serve on many community organizations including the Neighbours to Neighbours Centre, a community centre for the unemployed and working poor and City Kidz, an organization that provides fun, entertaining and exciting events that teach positive attitudes and behaviours in young children.

Young Broker — Monica Dale, Dawson & Keenan Insurance & Financial Services, Sault Ste. Marie. Dale, current president of the Sault Insurance Broker Association, is a member of the local Chamber of Commerce’s Take 5 Social gathering events and the Bon Soo Winter Carnival. A proud Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID) volunteer, Dale is also an active volunteer on the Algoma District School Board School Council co-ordinating committee.