Young Agent Award

Nominate Someone for the 2025 IA&B Young Agent Award

Insurance Agents & Brokers (IA&B) developed this prestigious award to identify and recognize rising stars in the independent insurance agent community in PA, MD, and DE. Three young agents, one from each state, will be selected by a panel of judges. The nomination period closed on June 21. IA&B will announce the winners on Tuesday, Oct. 29 during the IA&B Young Agent Conference.

Please note that the nomination period for the 2025 IA&B Young Agent Award is closed. The recipients will be announced at the Young Agent Conference, which will be held Oct. 15-16 at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie, PA.

Are you or someone you know a rising star in our industry? Nominate yourself or someone else for the 2025 IA&B Young Agent Award. IA&B will recognize three exceptional young agents — one each from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware — for this honor.

Award Criteria: 
  • Employed for one year or more by an IA&B Member in PA, MD, or DE
  • Is a licensed P&C agent
  • 39 years old or younger on Oct. 1, 2025
  • Made community contributions through volunteering or service
  • Example of emerging-leader status in the field
  • Participated in IA&B events, education, or other happenings
Questions? Contact IA&B Public Relations Director Karen Robison at KarenR@IABforME.com or 800-998-9644, ext. 606.
Insurance Agents & Brokers (IA&B) developed this prestigious award to identify and recognize rising stars in the independent insurance agent community in PA, MD, and DE. Annually, a panel of judges selects three young agents, one from each state. Winners are announced at the IA&B Young Agent Conference.

Meet the 2025 IA&B Young Agent Award Winners

Meet the recipients of the sixth annual IA&B Young Agent Award!

Jimi Honochick, of YMI Agency Inc., Stroudsburg, PA

Danielle Webber, of Maury, Donnelly & Parr Inc., Cockeysville, MD

Hunter McHugh, of McHugh Insurance Group, Wilmington, DE

These exceptional young insurance professionals are recognized for their outstanding commitment to our industry and their communities.

Announcement video:
Virtual panel discussion:

Young Agent Movers & Shakers

IA&B also recognized three additional insurance professionals as the 2025 Young Agent Movers & Shakers. Congratulations to these recipients!

Amber Patterson, of Liberty Insurance Agency, Pittsburgh, PA

Zachary Miller, of Hinkle Insurance Agency Inc., Lancaster, PA

Carrie Ann Bush, of W N Tuscano Agency, Greensburg, PA

Movers-Shakers-2025

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

The IA&B Young Agent Conference and Young Agent Award are made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

Previous Young Agent Award Winners

2024

Dr. Jeffrey Benson Jr.
Prominent Insurance Services
Wilmington, DE

Christy Rose
Avery Hall Insurance Group
Salisbury, MD

Jim Singleton, MBA, CIC, CPIA, MLIS, CRM
The Glatfelter Agency
York, PA

2023

Kristen McArdle, CIC
McArdle Insurance Agency Inc.
Columbia, MD

Maria Metcalfe, CIC, CISR Elite
Bellevue Insurance Services LLC
Wilmington, DE

Kyle Rheiner, CIC
Arthur Hall Insurance
West Chester, PA

2022

Kyle Brasure, CIC, CLCS
Wilgus Associates Inc.
Bethany Beach, DE

Jennifer McClure, CIC, ACSR, CBIA
Diversified Insurance Industries Inc.
Hunt Valley, MD

Dave Rivell, CIC, CRM
Element Risk Management
West Chester, PA

2021

Alexis Burns
Burns & Burns Insurance
Clarion, PA

Tony Giampapa, CIC
The Jacobs Company
Columbia, MD

Sheila Wells, CIC, CISR
Williams Insurance Agency
Rehoboth Beach, DE

2020

Greg Bennet
Famous & Spang Associates
Aberdeen, MD

Carissa Bonner
Gibbel Insurance Agency
Lititz, PA

Kevin Thomas Jr., CPIA
CBM Insurance
New Castle, DE

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