Past Honorees

Explore our distinguished past honorees across four prestigious awards: the John N. Neighbors Award, Hall of Fame Award, Rising Star Award, and Financial Planner of the Year Award. Discover the exceptional individuals who have been recognized and honored for their outstanding contributions in these esteemed categories.

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.

Hall of Fame Award

In recognition of a person, or group of individuals, possessing the significant Talent, exceptional Leadership, and the remarkable Dedication that is required to keep NAIFA Houston vibrant

Charter Members | Our Charter Member Class was 1992, and consisted of six very prominent Industry Leaders.

  • Jack T. Dulworth, CLU

  • Robert A. Ehlers

  • Clark B. McCleary, CLU, ChFC, MSFS

  • John N. Neighbors, CLU, LUTCF

  • Fred J. Schubert, CLU

  • Benjamin N. Woodson, CLU

Rising Star Award

NAIFA’s Rising Stars are members who are new to the business and are already showing signs of success. With less than 5 years in the business, the Rising Stars show much promise for a successful and fulfilling career. Committed to their community, family and team, they serve as a great example for their peers.

Financial Planner of the Year Award

NAIFA Houston is introducing its newest award, the Financial Planner of the Year Award at the 2024 Annual Awards Dinner. The Financial Planner of the Year is one who embodies their fiduciary responsibility and operates with the highest ethical standards. They are compensated for at least 10 financial plans per year, have no derogatory marks on their U-4, and are series 65 or 66 licensed. 

NAIFA National Quality Award

The NAIFA National Quality Award provides advisors at any career stage the opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to excellence. This includes: Professionalism through education and earned designations; Production measured by performance metrics customized for each practice specialty; Adherence to the NAIFA code of ethics; and Service to your industry association.

Last Year's NAIFA Houston Member Award Recipients

  • Richard Demko - Centric Risk Strategies, LLC

  • Sean Hartgrove - Texas Farm Bureau Insurance

  • Dustin Jehnzen - Texas Farm Bureau Insurance

  • Mark Jones - Remington Insurance Group, Inc.

  • Dana Lambrides - Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance

  • Gynger Oden - Texas Farm Bureau Insurance

  • Cody Vyoral - Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance

  • Joshua Weiner - Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance

  • Alisha Young - Polk County Farm Bureau