The IIABCal Board of Directors established the Bobby Acquistapace Memorial Award Fund to provide three $1,000 scholarships annually to local association members. The award is named after Central Coast Past President, Robert “Bobby” Acquistapace. Bobby was an integral part of the Central Coast Local Association and was known for his community involvement and service through organizations like the Elks Rodeo Parade, the Rotary Club of Santa Maria, the Santa Maria Valley Economic Development Association, and others.
IIABCal Local Associations are eligible to nominate one local association member annually for consideration. Nomination criteria shall include, but not be limited to, the individual’s Local Association service and desire to further their insurance career. Deserving recipients may utilize the $1,000 scholarship to strengthen their membership engagement with IIABCal, including but not limited to: IIABCal membership dues payment; attend an IIABCal conference or education/training session; sponsor an event or education/training session.