Industry Awards
Now Accepting Nominations for 2022!
As your association, we are pledged to champion the independent agency system's reputation and future growth. As part of that pledge, we fell it is crucial to recognize those independent insurance professionals who look beyond the bounds of their own business to help our mission of elevating independent insurance agencies.
Our Industry Awards showcase peer-nominated members who have leveraged their resources to solve problems, advance the industry and professional performance, kick-started innovation, and improved their communities.
We know independent insurance professionals wear a lot of hats as small business owners, employers, consumer advocates, industry professionals, and civic leaders. KAIA's Annual Insurance Industry Awards are one way to recognize and promote the valuable roles that Kansas independent agents fulfill on the local, state and national levels.
You are invited to nominate independent agents and company representatives for one or more awards! Nomination forms are brief and nominations may be made anonymously.
Awards Process
- To be eligible for the KAIA Industry Awards, nominees must be a KAIA member in good standing at both the time of nomination AND when awards are announced at the annual convention. We will notify the nominee of any membership issues that impact eligibility.
- Past award winners are ineligible for nomination in the same category for a period of three (3) years after winning. Nominees who did not win may be nominated again in any award category.
- Multiple/repeat nominations do not increase the chances of winning an award. KAIA determines the winner of each award category.
- We do not provide nominees with promotional items to publicize their nomination. Nominees are free to create their own campaigns and images. Anything using the KAIA name or logo must be approved by KAIA staff in writing prior to use; please submit items to karlyn@kaia.com for approval.
Award Descriptions & Nomination Forms
2021 Award Recipients
Agent of the Year
Al Shank, Al Shank Insurance
Distinguished Service Award:
Kristy Wilson, Kellerman Insurance
Company Rep of the Year
Carol Neimeyer, Farmers Alliance
Outstanding Young Agent
Davie Holt, IPFS
Outstanding Account Manager
Kimberly Skillman-Robrahn, TrustPoint Services

"To be recognized by the KAIA as the Company Rep of the Year for 2019 was one of the finest accomplishments I have received in my sales role. I strive to provide quality service to our agency partners, and really enjoy building relationships with such great people in this industry. I am very fortunate to be part of a hard-working team at West Bend."
Eric Schwarz
Regional Sales Manager
West Bend Mutual Insurance