The IBANB Convocation Awards have been designed to recognize deserving members and industry affiliates of the insurance industry in New Brunswick! We are now accepting nominations for various awards from brokers and insurers.

Award Categories

We invite you to review the award categories and criteria using the links provided below.

Above & Beyond Award of Excellence

The insurance industry is filled with wonderful, hard-working individuals that go above and beyond their daily duties to enhance the broker distribution channel and the service we provide our clients. Member broker and insurers can nominate individuals for this award.

Eligible for this award: Employees of any IBANB member brokerage (members of the IBANB board of Directors are not eligible for this award).

Criteria for nominees:

• Sets a high standard of integrity by leading through example, maintaining a high personal standard and promotes a team environment;
• Goes above and beyond by showing exceptional initiative, perseverance, accountability or commitment in meeting or exceeding consumer needs;
• Has made and continues to make a significant, positive impact on the industry by supporting knowledge sharing and efforts towards building relationships within the industry;
• Demonstrates a commitment to the broker distribution channel through participation in industry-wide initiatives and Association networking and education events.

Emerging Professional Award

This award acknowledges new professionals to the industry as promising future leaders in the field of insurance.  The recipient is advancing his or her career and keeps current on changes within the industry. Member brokers of IBANB can nominate individuals for this award.

Who is eligible for this award: Employees of any IBANB member brokerage (members of the IBANB Board of Directors are not eligible for this award. The nomination is not contingent on participation in the Young Broker Network).

Criteria for nominees:

• Have demonstrated a 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.

Insurance Company Partner Award

Member brokers, insurers can nominate individuals for this award.  

Who is eligible for this award: Insurance company employees that are employed by companies formally sponsoring IBANB.

Criteria for nominees:

• Be employed in Atlantic Canada by an IBANB sponsoring, insurance company;
• Possess superior product knowledge and the ability to communicate subject matter accurately and clearly;
• Be accessible and responsive to broker needs; responding appropriately by being available and approachable to enhance the overall consumer satisfaction;

Nominations are available online only. Please note that nominators must prepare specific examples to confirm as to why/how the candidate meets the criteria for the award. It is the responsibility of those nominating to ensure they have reviewed the specific award criteria. The deadline for nominations is 4:00 pm on March 22, 2019.

The awards will be presented at the IBANB Convocation, April 25, 2019, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Fredericton, NB.