This award is given in memory of Anthony J. “Cheech” DiBuduo, who, throughout his distinguished career, was a champion and mentor of young agents and brokers and set a standard of unparalleled commitment to the political action programs of both IIABCal and IIABA.
The Anthony J. DiBuduo Award is given to the most outstanding young broker or agent based on their record of exemplary service to community or association and participation in IIABCal or IIABA political action programs, and includes a $2,500 stipend that the deserving recipient may utilize as they see fit to continue the good works acknowledged by the award criteria. The recipient must be a licensed producer in California for two or more years and under forty years of age at the time the award is presented, and must have demonstrated the drive to increase professional expertise.