YNP of the Year
Award Application
Revised 2/2015
YOUNG NEW PROFESSIONAL (YNP) OF THE YEAR
The Young New Professional of the Year is an award to recognize the accomplishments of a member of the
Young New Professionals group who has made significant contributions to IAIP after the first 24-months of
joining the association. It recognizes participation in association affairs, completion of selected insurance
courses and involvement in governmental activities.
Eligibility Requirements
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Coinciding with the eligibility of the Young New Professionals group; under 40 or with fewer than 5 years
of experience in the insurance industry. If a member would otherwise become ineligible due to age or
experience during the membership year, as long as the member met the eligibility guidelines at the
beginning of the membership year they are eligible for the award.
Active member in good standing in the International Association of Insurance Professionals.
The eligibility period shall consist of any time after the first 24-months from the date (month/year) the
member joined IAIP. Award application can be made following the period greater than the first 24months from the date (month/year) the member joined IAIP.
Members with dual memberships are eligible only as a representative of their association of record.
Previous regional and international winners are not eligible to compete for the same award.
Judging Criteria
Judging is based on typed submissions from the candidates. Complete answers are required for each
question/award criteria. All activities and other information submitted by the candidate on the application form
must have occurred during the applicant’s time as an IAIP member. The categories of consideration include:
 IAIP Involvement
 Education
 Employment History
 Essay
Submission Instructions
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Send the completed application via email to the regional vice president by the end of business day on
November 15. (Deadlines are strictly enforced.)
Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
Applications must be completed in their entirety; if it does not apply or there is no information available
for that section state: N/A.
Only typed submissions will be considered. Hand-written applications will not be reviewed for award
consideration.
If necessary, attach typed supplemental sheets to detail information required.
The regional vice president is responsible for confirming the eligibility of the nominee, the length of the
essay, and that all information is included within the application or on the supplemental attachments.
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Regional Judging Process
Award applications are first reviewed at the Regional level. The regional vice president does the following:
 Appoints a committee of three IAIP members familiar with the goals and objectives of the association to
evaluate the candidates and select the winner of the regional award. This committee judges the
following award categories: Rookie and Young New Professional.
 Sends the Activity Summary Form and essay from each candidate to each judge, with a scoring sheet.
 Specifies the date by which the judges must return the forms to the regional vice president.
 The judges score the Activity Summary Forms and essays as indicated on the scoring sheet. The regional
vice president verifies the addition of the point totals for each candidate.
 If a tie occurs, the highest “IAIP involvement” points are used to determine the winner.
 Each regional vice president submits the completed and signed application to the president-elect for the
regional award winner. This information should be sent as soon as possible after the winner is selected.
It must be received no later than end of business day on January 15.
 IMPORTANT: Under no circumstance should the completed judge’s forms ever be shown or given to
the contestants or any other member. The judges’ forms must be destroyed immediately after the
winner is determined.
International Judging Process
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The regional winners compete for the international award.
The president-elect appoints a committee of three IAIP members to judge the entries and select the
international winner. This committee judges the following award categories: Rookie and Young New
Professional.
Questions?
If you have any questions, contact us!
IAIP Executive Director
800.766.6249 ext.1
exec.dir@iaip-ins.org
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
 Section 1: Candidate Information
 Section 2: IAIP Involvement
 Section 3: Education
 Section 4: Other Achievements
 Section 5: Employment History
 Section 6: Essay
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SECTION 1
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Name
Member ID
(Name as it is to appear on the award, if selected)
Designations
(Note: for award winners, only the first three designations will be engraved on the award due to space limitations)
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Email
Home Phone
Company
Work Phone
Local Association
Region
 Member at Large
Year Joined IAIP
Year Entered Insurance Industry
Birthdate
SECTION 2
IAIP INVOLVEMENT
Include only those activities that occurred after the first 24-months from the date (month/year) of joining IAIP.
(If needed, expand the tables or attach additional sheets with the details)
IAIP Offices & Committees
List each elected office, committee chair and committee membership position held with dates of services.
Specify local, council, regional or international level.
Level
Position
Committee
Dates of Service
Local/Council/Regional/International
Officer/Chair/Member
IAIP Conferences & Conventions
List the regional meetings and international conventions attended in the past five years.
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SECTION 3
EDUCATION
List the following education achievements that occurred after the first 24-months from the date (month/year) of
joining IAIP. (If needed, expand the tables or attach additional sheets with the details)
IAIP Education
List specific titles and dates of any IAIP course that you have completed.
Title of Program
Date(s)
Industry Education
List program name, date, duration and sponsoring organization of each insurance and/or field-specific education
program (of at least two hours length) that you have attended.
Title of Program
Date(s)
Length of Course
Sponsoring Organization
Degrees & Designations
List any degrees or designations that you have earned or working towards earning. There is no time restriction
so list all that apply.
Degree or Designation
Date Earned or Anticipated Institution/Sponsoring Organization
Completion Date
SECTION 4
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
List any other activities, achievements, or associations you have participated in that you feel reflect your
dedication to IAIP and the insurance industry.
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SECTION 5
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Indicate insurance employment (list most recent first). (If needed, expand the table or attach additional sheets
with employment details)
Dates of Employment
Employer
Position(s) Held
SECTION 6
ESSAY
In the space below, prepare a 500-word essay that includes the following:
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a new idea of how IAIP can attract and retain Young New Professionals,
a brief description of your job including responsibilities,
professional accomplishments and your future career goals,
a description of how your membership, participation, and involvement in IAIP has helped you since
joining,
contributions you have made to your local association, if applicable.
I certify that the above statements are true and are made in full compliance with the IAIP Code of Ethics.
Signature of Candidate
Date