John N. Neighbors Award

NAIFA Houston’s highest Award - Named in honor of Houston member John Neighbors in 1993, a Past President of the Houston Association, the Texas Association, and the National Association. The purpose is to recognize an outstanding member who has served the Association, the State and National membership, our Industry, and the community with distinction, dedication and honor.

Past Award Recipients

1993: Robert Ehlers

1994: Joe Scruggs, CLU, ChFC

1995: Michael, Padon, CLU

1996: Mac Brockman, LUTCF

1998: Wesley Knebel, CLU

2004: Stephen M. Ehlers, LUCTF, CEP

2004: Earl A. Thompson, LUTCF, RFC

2005: Clark B. McCleary, CLU, ChFC

2006: Gilbert Baker, CLU

2007: Joey Ussery, CLU, ChFC

2008: George Reynolds, CLU

2009: Richard C. Kuriger III, CLU, ChFC, MSFS

2011: Alyson J. Guest, ChFC, LUTCF

2012: Forrest G. Surles, CLU, ChFC, CFP, AEP, MSFS

2013: Terrell O. Taylor, Jr, CLU

2014: Ann Baker Ronn , CLU, ChFC

2015: Alan Holland, CLU, ChFC, RICP

2016: Katherine Tatar, LUTCF

2016: Larry Katz, CLU, ChFC

2017: Jerrell Clay, CLU

2019: Mark S. Jones

2020: Ted Erck

2021: Tracy Miller, CFP, CLU, ChFC, AEP, AIF, CPFA

2022: Frederick W. Prelle, Jr., CLU, ChFC, AEP