The nomination period for the SC Outstanding CSR of the Year typically begins in mid-March and ends May 1. This award is the highest honor for insurance customer service representatives who have distinguished themselves through contributions to their industry and profession.
 
   SC winner receives a cash award along with special recognition and their essay is submitted for competition at the national level.
 
   Open to everyone regardless of affiliation or professional designation, candidates must:
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      Be an insurance customer service representative, or have primary responsibility for customer service duties.
 
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      Write an essay of no more than two pages double-spaced (approximately 1,000 words) on a topic set by  
       
         The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.
 
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      Submit letter(s) of recommendation from professional reference(s).
   
DEADLINE: MAY 1
  
 
 
2025 winner:   Tammie H. Blackwood, CIC, CISR Elite, AIAM
PAST WINNERS:
2024 winner:  Katherine Watford 
2023 winner:  Stacy Spurling 
2022  winner:  Jen Ridgill, CISR
2021 winner:  Kelly Wenzel    
2020 winner:  Diana Rideout, CISR Elite
2019 winner:  Lisa M. Earnhardt,  CISR
2018 winner:  Anna M. Kocuba,  CISR
2017 winner:   Amanda C. Guenther, CISR, AIAM, CIIP
2016 winner:  Karen D. Fenters, CISR
2015 winner:  Kimberly S. Lisenby, AAI
2014 winner:  Meredith B Thomason, CISR, MAT