Big I Michigan Awards & Award Winners

Big I Michigan Awards

Honoring Our 2026 Award Winners

Each year, we recognize members and partners who raise the bar for leadership, service, professionalism, and impact. Congratulations to this year’s honorees and thank you for strengthening Michigan’s independent agency community.

2026

Capitol Award

For service and achievement in furthering the political goals of the association.

Past Recipients ▾

2025

Peter Perlman

2024

Will Lemanski

2021

Barbara Walker

2019

Rob Umstead & David A. Walker

2018

Peter Ewend

2017

Mike Haverdink

2016

Will Lemanski

2015

Pam Barkel

2014

Dale Simmon

2013

Scott McBride

2012

Rob Umstead

2010

Wayne Blackwell

2009

Tom Spencer

2008

Mike McBride

2007

Dan Aitken

2006

Pam Barkel

2005

Jack Waldvogel

2004

Greg Rummel

2026

CSR of the Year

For going above and beyond in their duties and making personal growth a priority through professional development.

Past Recipients ▾

2025

Jordan Meyer

2024

Bill Wilkins

2026

Waldo C. Hildebrand Award

For lifetime service, contribution, and achievement to the insurance industry.

Past Recipients ▾

2025

William St. Charles

2024

Don Shampine

2023

Scott McBride

2022

Eric Rudert

2021

Greg Rummel

2020

Richard C Pease

2019

Chris VanAbel

2017

Tom Burr

2016

Dan Aitken

2015

John Konechne

2014

Jerry Domitrovich

2013

Mike McBride

2011

Rob Umstead

2010

LeRoy Bostic

2009

Art Judson

2006

David A. Walker

2005

Don Eve

2004

Mike Larges

2003

Shawn Brown

2001

Robert Elliott

2000

John Rowe

1999

Carl Roggow

1998

Phil Zwergel

1997

Marge Torok

1996

Richard Bell

1995

Robert Lewis

1994

Art Lee

1993

Eric Walton

1992

Wayne McBride

1991

George Stancil

1990

Joseph Dimond

1989

William Moore

1988

Douglas Federau

1986

Nicholas Simone, Sr.

1985

Robert Molhoek

1984

James Crosby, III

1983

Patrick Stainsby

1981

Howard Gaylor

1979

Spencer Waters

1978

William Schramm

1977

Ronald J. Mosher

1976

William J. Dobson

1975

Howard Huttenlocher

1974

Robert J. Grow

1973

William C. Johnson

2026

Henry Forsetlund Award

For professional standing, business achievement, service to the insurance industry, and community involvement.

Past Recipients ▾

2025

Rob Umstead

2024

Cliff Miller

2023

Dan McCure

2022

E. Paul Rathbun II

2021

Ashley Whitney

2020

Larry Michael

2019

Wayne Blackwell

2018

Holly Rossel

2017

Ric Walton

2016

Mark Jackson

2015

Eugene Fethk

2014

Greg Rummel

2010

Barbara Walker

2009

Roger Stoo

2007

Jim Daniel

2005

Bonnie Wenic

2004

Dan Mercure

2003

D. Walker / B. Worgess

2002

Steve Shook

2001

LeRoy Bostic

2000

David A. Walker

1999

John Rowe

1998

Robert Elliott

1997

Steve Madigan

1996

Rex Schuberg

1995

Micheal Larges

1994

Denise McHenry

1993

Kenneth Hale

1991

Robert Bourdeau

1990

Robert Spalding

1989

Kenneth Hale

1987

Richard Bennett

1986

Henry Waanders

1985

George Wardrip

1984

Oliver Scott

1983

Calvin Bradley

1982

Daniel Nulty

1981

Gary Rummel

1980

Donald Lacy

1979

William Martin

1978

Ronald Scott

1977

Leon Brewbaker

1976

Alvin Lobbes

1975

Richard Yingling

1974

Phillip Margolis

1973

Carl Roggow

1972

Charles Venema

1971

Lee Walton

1970

Elinore MacKenzie

1969

Robert Wolbrink, Sr

1968

Harlow Gray

1967

Hilton Kiebler

1966

Charles White

1965

Charles White

1962

Wilbur Thomas

1961

Harold Gelderloos

2026

Outstanding Company Professional

For going above and beyond in promoting company/agency relationships.

Past Recipients ▾

2025

Kellie Guinan

2024

Kyle Chase

2023

Chris Middleton

2022

Mike Maurer

2021

Brian Barton

2020

Kris Swieringa

2019

Rachel Vasiloff

2026

Partner of the Year

Recognizing a partner organization that delivers exceptional value, collaboration and support to our members and the association.

Past Recipients ▾

2025

Premco

2026

Young Charger of the Year Award

For service and achievement in being a role model for Next Generation Leaders to the highest degree.

2026 Young Charger of the Year winner — 2026 Award winner: Jake Rummel, Emil Rummel Insurance

Past Recipients ▾

2025

Adam Brown

2024

Joanna Dresden

2023

Leah Robinson

2022

Katelyn Aitken Meyer

2021

Ben Rathbun

2020

Lisa Lemanski

2019

Erinn Swan

2018

Adam Jackson

2017

Mike Brouwers

2016

Erich Ehlert

2015

Anthony DiPilla

2014

Lauren Galecki

2013

Will Lemanski

2012

Doug Fairbanks

2011

Holly Rossell

2009

Ashley Whitney

2008

Dave Kurtis

2007

Tim Breadon

2006

Jason Verlinde

2005

Kathy Akin

2004

Scott Breslin

2003

Kurt Ieuter

2002

Scott Voss

2001

Greg Rummel

2000

Linda Fisher

1999

Amy Purcilly

1998

Greg Walker

1997

Joe Breed

1996

Jennifer Brower

1995

David Ford

1994

David Landman

1993

Brian Timmer

1991

Mark Jackson

1990

Amy Purcilly

2026

David Walker Education Award

For service in furthering continuing education, professionalism and technical expertise within the insurance industry.

Past Recipients ▾

2025

Larry Michael

2026

Presidential Citation

Presented in appreciation for outstanding service and meaningful contributions to Big I Michigan.

2026

Presidential Citation

Presented in appreciation for outstanding service and meaningful contributions to Big I Michigan.

2026

Larges Legislative Award (New in 2026)

For protecting and supporting Michigan's Independent Insurance agency system.

2026 Larges Legislative Award winner — 2026 Award winner: TBD

Past Recipients ▾

2025

Aric Nesbitt

2024

Unknown

2023

Unknown

2022

Unknown

2021

Unknown

2020

Lana Theis

2019

Scott Hummel