Awards

NABIP Southern NV Award Recipients and Member of the Year Criteria

Nominations for Member of the Year are solicited in May/June. The winner is announced in July.

Member of the Year Core Criteria 

1. Exceptional Contribution
• Actively contributes to the organization's mission, goals, or strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated measurable impact (e.g., increased membership, successful events, improved processes).
2. Leadership & Initiative
• Shows leadership in projects, committees, or mentoring roles.
• Takes initiative without needing to be asked and brings innovative ideas to the table.
3. Engagement & Participation
• Regularly attends meetings, events, and conferences.
• Volunteers time and energy to support the organization.
4. Professionalism & Integrity
• Upholds the organization's code of ethics or professional standards.
• Serves as a positive role model for others.
5. Advocacy & Representation
• Promotes the organization publicly (e.g., through social media, speaking engagements, community outreach).
• Recruits or refers new members or builds valuable external partnerships.
6. Mentorship & Support
• Supports the growth and development of newer or younger members.
• Shares knowledge and resources generously.
7. Collaboration & Team Spirit
• Works well with others and fosters a spirit of collaboration and inclusivity.
• Helps build a positive, supportive community.

Past Chapter and Individual Award Recipients 

2025
     Chapter - NABIP Gold Certified

     Member of the Year - Edwina Registre and Beth Walker
    
     LPRT Members
          *Calvin Bagley - Soaring Eagle Agency 
          *Len Barend - Lifetime Emeritus 
          *Patrick Casale - Soaring Eagle 
          *Cindy Samuels - Lifetime & Qualifying Soaring Eagle
          *Heidi Sterner - Lifetime & Qualifying Platinum Eagle

     REBC Members
          *Heidi Sterner - 2025

2024
     Chapter - NABIP Silver Certified

     Member of the Year - ___________
    
     LPRT Members
          *Calvin Bagley - Soaring Eagle Agency 
          *Len Barend - Lifetime Emeritus 
          *Patrick Casale - Soaring Eagle 
          *Cindy Samuels - Lifetime & Qualifying Soaring Eagle
          *Heidi Sterner - Lifetime & Qualifying Platinum Eagle

2023
     Chapter - NAHU Gold Certified

     Chapter - PAC Award - Highest Percentage of Contributing Members

     Member of the Year - ___________
    
     LPRT Members
          *Calvin Bagley - Soaring Eagle Agency 
          *Len Barend - Lifetime Emeritus 
          *Cindy Samuels - Lifetime & Qualifying Soaring Eagle
          *Heidi Sterner - Lifetime & Qualifying Platinum Eagle

2022
     Chapter - NAHU Gold Certified

     Member of the Year - ___________
    
     LPRT Members
          *Calvin Bagley - Soaring Eagle Agency 
          *Len Barend - Lifetime Emeritus 
          *Patrick Casale - Soaring Eagle 
          *Cindy Samuels - Lifetime & Qualifying Soaring Eagle
          *Heidi Sterner - Lifetime & Qualifying Platinum Eagle

2021
     Chapter - NAHU Gold Certified

     Member of the Year - ___________
    
     LPRT Members
          *Calvin Bagley - Soaring Eagle Agency  
          *Len Barend - Golden Eagle 
          *Cindy Samuels - Golden Eagle 
          *Heidi Sterner - Soaring Eagle
          *Jeremy Shugarman - Soaring Eagle

2020
     Chapter - NAHU Gold Certified

     Member of the Year - ___________
    
     LPRT Members
          *Len Barend - Golden Eagle 
          *Cindy Samuels - Golden Eagle 
          *Tim DeRosa - Soaring Eagle 
          *Heidi Sterner - Soaring Eagle
          *Jeremy Shugarman - Soaring Eagle 

2019
     Chapter - NAHU Gold Certified

     Member of the Year - ___________
    
     LPRT Members
          *Len Barend - Golden Eagle 
          *Cindy Samuels - Golden Eagle 
          *Tim DeRosa - Soaring Eagle 
          *Heidi Sterner - Soaring Eagle
          *Jeremy Shugarman - Soaring Eagle 

2018
     Chapter - NAHU Gold Certified

     Member of the Year - ___________
    
     LPRT Members
          *Len Barend - Golden Eagle 
          *Cindy Samuels - Golden Eagle 
          *Tim DeRosa - Soaring Eagle 
          *Heidi Sterner - Soaring Eagle
          *Jeremy Shugarman - Soaring Eagle 

2017
     Chapter - NAHU Gold Certified

     Member of the Year - ___________
    
     LPRT Members
          *Len Barend - Golden Eagle 
          *Cindy Samuels - Golden Eagle 
          *Tim DeRosa - Soaring Eagle 
          *Heidi Sterner - Soaring Eagle
          *Jeremy Shugarman - Soaring Eagle 

2016
     Chapter - NAHU Gold Certified

     Member of the Year - __________

     Member Award - Heidi Sterner - State Legislative Achievement Award
    
     LPRT Members

         *Len Barend - Golden Eagle
          *Cindy Samuels - Golden Eagle (3 years)
          *Tim DeRosa - Soaring Eagle (5 years)
          *Heidi Sterner - Soaring Eagle(3 years)
          *Jeremy Shugarman - Soaring Eagle (1 year)

2015
     Chapter - NAHU Gold Certified

     Member of the Year - Heidi Sterner
    
     LPRT Members
          *Len Barend - Golden Eagle
          *Cindy Samuels - Golden Eagle
          *Tim DeRosa - Soaring Eagle
          *Heidi Sterner - Soaring Eagle
          *Jeremy Shugarman - Soaring Eagle

2014
     Chapter - NAHU Gold Certified
         
     LPRT Members
          *Len Barend - Golden Eagle
          *Cindy Samuels - Golden Eagle

2013
     Chapter - NAHU Gold Certified
                     Media Relations

     LPRT Members
           *Tim DeRosa - Soaring Eagle
           *Heidi Jona Sterner - Soaring Eagle
           *Leonard M. Barend, Jr. - Golden Eagle
           *Cindy Samuels - Eagle
    
2012
     Chapter - State of Nevada Office of Consumer Health Assistance Certificate of Appreciation

     Member Award - Legislative Achievement - Dan Heffley

     LPRT Members:
          *Len Barend - Soaring Eagle
          *Tim DeRosa - Soaring Eagle
          *Vickie Mayville - Eagle
          *Dwight Mazzone - Eagle
          *Rebecca Purdy - Eagle
          *Heidi Sterner - Golden Eagle
2011
     Chapter - NAHU Silver Certified

     LPRT  Members:
          *Len Barend - Soaring Eagle
          *Tim DeRosa - Soaring Eagle
          *Rebecca Purdy - Eagle

2010
     Chapter - NAHU Silver Certified

     LPRT Members:
          *Tim DeRosa - Golden Eagle
          *Joan McEntyre - Eagle
          *Rebecca L. Purdy - Eagle

2008
     Member Award - Emerging Leader-Rebecca Purdy

2006
     Chapter Award - Legislative Excellence