Nominations accepted March 15 through June 30

NAIFA will begin accepting nominations for the most prestigious honors in the insurance and financial service profession on March 15. NAIFA members are invited to recognize outstanding peers who exemplify excellence, leadership, advocacy, and service by submitting nominations for the awards.

“NAIFA members represent the very best of our profession, and these awards recognize those who go above and beyond to serve their clients, their industry, and their communities,” said NAIFA CEO Kevin Mayeux, CAE. “By honoring our peers, we celebrate not only individual achievement but also the values that define NAIFA: leadership, service, advocacy, and community. These awards highlight what it truly means to be a professional, and NAIFA is proud to champion and recognize those who lead with purpose.”

Nomination forms are available via the awards page on naifa.org. Descriptions and links to each award:

John Newton Russell Memorial Award

The highest honor in the life insurance and financial service industry, the John Newton Russell Memorial Award recognizes an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the institution of life insurance and related financial services. Nominees should demonstrate a lifetime of achievement and impact on the profession and the clients it serves.

NAIFA Quality Award (NQA)

The NAIFA Quality Award is the mark of excellence and commitment to serving clients. It recognizes advisors across all practice specialties—life insurance, multiline, financial advising, and health and employee benefits—who meet high standards in production, adherence to ethical conduct, and service to their clients, the industry, and their communities.

YAT Leader of the Year Award

NAIFA’s Young Advisors Team (YAT) Leader of the Year Award honors an advisor under the age of 40 who has shown exemplary leadership and commitment to NAIFA, their profession, and community. This individual is a rising star and a strong advocate for the next generation of financial professionals.

Diversity Champion Award

NAIFA’s Diversity Champion Award recognizes exceptional efforts to promote the full and equal participation of diverse people within the insurance and financial advising profession. NAIFA members in good standing are eligible for this prestigious award.

4 Under 40 Award

The 4 Under 40 Award recognizes four outstanding NAIFA members under the age of 40 who demonstrate professional success, NAIFA involvement, and community service. These individuals represent the bright future of the insurance and financial services profession and embody the NAIFA mission.

Note: Nominations for The Terry Headley Lifetime Defender Award are currently being accepted. The deadline is March 31. The recipient will be recognized at NAIFA's Congressional Conference May 18. Learn more.

Submit Your Nominations Today

NAIFA encourages all members to participate in this opportunity to celebrate those who make a lasting difference in our industry and communities. Nominations are open through June 30.