This Fall, the 2010 IBAO Awards of Excellence were presented to some of the most outstanding insurance brokers and brokerages throughout Ontario.
This year's award recipients were selected based on their community and professional contributions, which exemplify the great impact insurance brokers have in the industry and within the general public.
The winners of the 2010 Awards of Excellence were:
Thunder Bay Insurance Services Ltd. (TBI):
TBI was awarded Brokerage of the Year for their continued outstanding contribution to their community. Exceeding their involvement and presence in the community, TBI was thrilled to receive this recognition by their peers.
Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association (OIBA):
Continued support and overall visibility in the community were two factors contributing to the selection of OIBA as the 2010 Affiliate of the Year for the second consecutive year. Year after year OIBA and its members actively participate in community events, support local organizations and host their own awareness and fundraising events.
John Baizana:
With over 20 years of industry related experience, John Baizana from Baizana Insurance Brokers was honored as the 2010 Individual Broker of the Year. John has donated countless hours over the last year through participation in community events, planning and executing his own fundraising events and sponsoring local sports teams. John is the co-founder of a not-for-profit organization situated in Ottawa and was a recipient of the Ottawa Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 Award in 2006.
All recipients of the 2010 Awards of Excellence are highly deserving of the honour and are great examples of the quality of insurance brokers and brokerages throughout Ontario.