This award honors and recognizes the outstanding service of Harlan Miller and David “Bud” Wilson, who generously gave their time to benefit the California and national independent insurance agency landscape. 

The Harlan Miller and David “Bud” Wilson Award is presented to a member with less than 10 years’ experience who desires to attend the IIABA Legislative Conference. The purpose of this award is to promote activism by increasing California representation at the IIABA Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. and includes a $2500 stipend to be used towards expenses of attending the Conference. 

YearLabel Name (Customer)Company at Time of Award
2024Mr. Brennen CullCoreMark Insurance Services, Inc.
2023Ms. Haley AndrewsGaines Insurance Agency, Inc.
2019Mr. Mike MacGillivrayShaw, Moses, Mendenhall & Associates
2019Mr. James Taylor Armitage, Jr.Arroyo Insurance Services, Inc.
2019Mr. Mike MacGillivrayShaw, Moses, Mendenhall & Associates
2019Mr. Joseph W. Martin, Jr.Newfront Insurance Services, LLC
2017Mr. Greg N. DonatoDiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers, LLC
2015Mr. Kevin S. FukuyamaThe J. Morey Company, Inc Insurance Agents and Brokers
2015Mr. John E. Brittain, IVBrittain Insurance Services
2014Mr. Robert A. OatesInterWest Insurance Services, LLC
2014Mr. Gregory F. JohansingArroyo Insurance Services, Inc.
2013Mr. Cameron M. SuhrSuhr Risk Services of California Insurance Brokers
2012Mr. Robert A. OatesInterWest Insurance Services, LLC
2011Mr. Brandon K. OkitaFIA Insurance Services, Inc.
2010Mr. Todd F. JacksonPreferred Specialty Insurance Services, LLC
2010Mr. Joel W. Geddes, IIICapax - Giddings, Corby, Hynes Insurance
2008Ms. Melissa A. Phillipp-HimesPhillipp & Associates Insurance Services, Inc.
2007Mr. Derek S. RossKulchin Ross Insurance Services, LLC
2006Mr. Stephen L. YoungIIABCal
2004Mr. John V. HattonBolton & Company
2003Mr. David A. KernB & B Premier Insurance Solutions, Inc.
2002Mr. Jeffrey S. NewmanGNW-Evergreen Insurance
2001Mr Paul F. TraughberAlandale Insurance Agency
2000Mr. Richard E. DingerCrescenta Valley Insurance Agency
1999Mr. Jeffrey F. LangWells Fargo Insurance Services, Inc.
1998Ms. Lisa M MichaelTom Michael Insurance Agency, Inc.
1997Mr. Jim K. HunnicuttAgri-Center Insurance Agency, Inc.
1996Mr. Steven M. BrooksB & B Premier Insurance Solutions, Inc.
1994Mr. Richard O. GranadosRDS Insurance Brokers