2026 Capitol Award For service and achievement in furthering the political goals of the association. 2026 Award winner: Tom Sokol, First Independent Agency Past Recipients ▾ 2025 Peter Perlman 2024 Will Lemanski 2021 Barbara Walker 2019 Rob Umstead & David A. Walker 2018 Peter Ewend 2017 Mike Haverdink 2016 Will Lemanski 2015 Pam Barkel 2014 Dale Simmon 2013 Scott McBride 2012 Rob Umstead 2010 Wayne Blackwell 2009 Tom Spencer 2008 Mike McBride 2007 Dan Aitken 2006 Pam Barkel 2005 Jack Waldvogel 2004 Greg Rummel
2026 CSR of the Year For going above and beyond in their duties and making personal growth a priority through professional development. 2026 Award winner: Brenda Shetenhelm, The Brouwers Agency Past Recipients ▾ 2025 Jordan Meyer 2024 Bill Wilkins
2026 Waldo C. Hildebrand Award For lifetime service, contribution, and achievement to the insurance industry. 2026 Award winner: John Olson, General Agency Company Past Recipients ▾ 2025 William St. Charles 2024 Don Shampine 2023 Scott McBride 2022 Eric Rudert 2021 Greg Rummel 2020 Richard C Pease 2019 Chris VanAbel 2017 Tom Burr 2016 Dan Aitken 2015 John Konechne 2014 Jerry Domitrovich 2013 Mike McBride 2011 Rob Umstead 2010 LeRoy Bostic 2009 Art Judson 2006 David A. Walker 2005 Don Eve 2004 Mike Larges 2003 Shawn Brown 2001 Robert Elliott 2000 John Rowe 1999 Carl Roggow 1998 Phil Zwergel 1997 Marge Torok 1996 Richard Bell 1995 Robert Lewis 1994 Art Lee 1993 Eric Walton 1992 Wayne McBride 1991 George Stancil 1990 Joseph Dimond 1989 William Moore 1988 Douglas Federau 1986 Nicholas Simone, Sr. 1985 Robert Molhoek 1984 James Crosby, III 1983 Patrick Stainsby 1981 Howard Gaylor 1979 Spencer Waters 1978 William Schramm 1977 Ronald J. Mosher 1976 William J. Dobson 1975 Howard Huttenlocher 1974 Robert J. Grow 1973 William C. Johnson
2026 Henry Forsetlund Award For professional standing, business achievement, service to the insurance industry, and community involvement. 2026 Award winner: Robert Robinson, My Member Agency Past Recipients ▾ 2025 Rob Umstead 2024 Cliff Miller 2023 Dan McCure 2022 E. Paul Rathbun II 2021 Ashley Whitney 2020 Larry Michael 2019 Wayne Blackwell 2018 Holly Rossel 2017 Ric Walton 2016 Mark Jackson 2015 Eugene Fethk 2014 Greg Rummel 2010 Barbara Walker 2009 Roger Stoo 2007 Jim Daniel 2005 Bonnie Wenic 2004 Dan Mercure 2003 D. Walker / B. Worgess 2002 Steve Shook 2001 LeRoy Bostic 2000 David A. Walker 1999 John Rowe 1998 Robert Elliott 1997 Steve Madigan 1996 Rex Schuberg 1995 Micheal Larges 1994 Denise McHenry 1993 Kenneth Hale 1991 Robert Bourdeau 1990 Robert Spalding 1989 Kenneth Hale 1987 Richard Bennett 1986 Henry Waanders 1985 George Wardrip 1984 Oliver Scott 1983 Calvin Bradley 1982 Daniel Nulty 1981 Gary Rummel 1980 Donald Lacy 1979 William Martin 1978 Ronald Scott 1977 Leon Brewbaker 1976 Alvin Lobbes 1975 Richard Yingling 1974 Phillip Margolis 1973 Carl Roggow 1972 Charles Venema 1971 Lee Walton 1970 Elinore MacKenzie 1969 Robert Wolbrink, Sr 1968 Harlow Gray 1967 Hilton Kiebler 1966 Charles White 1965 Charles White 1962 Wilbur Thomas 1961 Harold Gelderloos
2026 Outstanding Company Professional For going above and beyond in promoting company/agency relationships. 2026 Award winner: Ashley Brown, Auto-Owners Past Recipients ▾ 2025 Kellie Guinan 2024 Kyle Chase 2023 Chris Middleton 2022 Mike Maurer 2021 Brian Barton 2020 Kris Swieringa 2019 Rachel Vasiloff
2026 Partner of the Year Recognizing a partner organization that delivers exceptional value, collaboration and support to our members and the association. 2026 Award winner: Progressive Insurance Past Recipients ▾ 2025 Premco
2026 Young Charger of the Year Award For service and achievement in being a role model for Next Generation Leaders to the highest degree. 2026 Award winner: Jake Rummel, Emil Rummel Insurance Past Recipients ▾ 2025 Adam Brown 2024 Joanna Dresden 2023 Leah Robinson 2022 Katelyn Aitken Meyer 2021 Ben Rathbun 2020 Lisa Lemanski 2019 Erinn Swan 2018 Adam Jackson 2017 Mike Brouwers 2016 Erich Ehlert 2015 Anthony DiPilla 2014 Lauren Galecki 2013 Will Lemanski 2012 Doug Fairbanks 2011 Holly Rossell 2009 Ashley Whitney 2008 Dave Kurtis 2007 Tim Breadon 2006 Jason Verlinde 2005 Kathy Akin 2004 Scott Breslin 2003 Kurt Ieuter 2002 Scott Voss 2001 Greg Rummel 2000 Linda Fisher 1999 Amy Purcilly 1998 Greg Walker 1997 Joe Breed 1996 Jennifer Brower 1995 David Ford 1994 David Landman 1993 Brian Timmer 1991 Mark Jackson 1990 Amy Purcilly
2026 David Walker Education Award For service in furthering continuing education, professionalism and technical expertise within the insurance industry. 2026 Award winner: Don Shampine, Michigan Insurance Group Past Recipients ▾ 2025 Larry Michael
2026 Presidential Citation Presented in appreciation for outstanding service and meaningful contributions to Big I Michigan. 2026 Recognition: Mark Elliott
2026 Presidential Citation Presented in appreciation for outstanding service and meaningful contributions to Big I Michigan. 2026 Recognition: Mike Brouwers
2026 Larges Legislative Award (New in 2026) For protecting and supporting Michigan's Independent Insurance agency system. 2026 Award winner: TBD Past Recipients ▾ 2025 Aric Nesbitt 2024 Unknown 2023 Unknown 2022 Unknown 2021 Unknown 2020 Lana Theis 2019 Scott Hummel