This annual award recognizes outstanding young professionals in the professional liability insurance industry, showcasing their excellence in both their profession and the broader industry.

The honorees exhibit qualities that mark them as future leaders within their organizations and the professional liability sector.

2024 Emerging Leaders Award Winners

Congratulations to our 2024 PLUS Emerging Leader Award Winners, Donavan Burgess, Albert Peterson, and Sara Tineo!

Past Emerging Leader Award Winners

Kelley Larson (2023)

Martha A. Hudon Manriquez (2023)

Nathan Thomas (2023)

Austin Bockwinkel (2021)

Julianne McAdams (2021)

Jeremy Zacharias (2021)

Ayesha West (2022)

Drew Crocitto, RPLU (2022)

Nicole McAuley (2022)

Jahan Cedenio (2020)

Chelsea Laing (2020)

Courtney Mauge (2020)

Selection Process

  • PLUS members will vote for nominees from September 9th – 15th.
  • A Future PLUS Committee sub-group will review the top 10 vote getting nominees and will select 3 recipients.
  • Recipients will be notified the first week of October and be asked to partake in an award ceremony at the PLUS Conference, which is being held November 13 – 15, 2024 in Chicago. Recipients will also be highlighted in the PLUS Blog.

Eligibility

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the professional liability industry
  • Under 40 years old at the time of the award
  • Current PLUS Member

Award Criteria

  • Demonstrated commitment to the professional liability industry
  • Displayed leadership attributes and skills
  • Nominee's nominator must have worked or volunteered within the industry