EMERGING PROFESSIONAL AWARD – 2026

Nomination Form

Thank you for taking the time to nominate an emerging professional within New Brunswick’s insurance broker community.
This award recognizes individuals early in their careers who are already making a meaningful impact and showing strong potential as future leaders. Thoughtful nominations — supported by real examples — help our judges understand the nominee’s contributions and promise.

Award Criteria | Emerging Professional Award

The Emerging Professional Award recognizes a new professional who demonstrates enthusiasm, professionalism, and leadership potential within the insurance industry.
Who can nominate:
Member brokers of IBANB

Who is eligible for this award:

    ~ Employees of any IBANB member brokerage.
    ~ Individuals with five (5) years or less of insurance industry experience
    ~ Members of the IBANB Board of Directors ar enot eligible
    ~ Nomination is not contingent on participation in the Young Broker Network


Criteria for nominees:
    ~ Have demonstrated passion for professional excellence within the insurance industry;
    ~ Demonstrates new professional status with no more than 5 years of insurance experience;
    ~ Demonstrates a positive attitude, use of strong judgement and utilizes strong communication skills while encouraging a team environment;
    ~ Exhibits a commitment to promoting the broker channel and career opportunities within the industry;
    ~ Has good knowledge and understanding of the industry and enthusiasm for innovation to address the developing needs of the current marketplace.
Why are you nominating this candidate?
Please share specific examples that illustrate why this individual stands out as an emerging professional in the broker community.

To help guide your response, you may wish to consider:
    ~ How has this individual distinguished themselves early in their career?
    ~ What qualities or behaviours suggest leadership potential?
    ~ Can you share an example where they demonstrated initiative, innovation, or strong judgment?
    ~ How do they contribute positively to clients, colleagues, or the broker channel?
    ~ What makes them someone you believe has a strong future in the industry?
Nominator Information
Nominee Information
To nominate a candidate, please complete the following questions.
Thank you for helping us recognize excellence in our industry. Every nomination is carefully reviewed and appreciated.