Attention turned to the governance of NAIFA during the national council session on Tuesday, Sept. 13, while also honoring the association’s best.
Janice Stevens, NAIFA Charlotte, was recognized for winning the C. Carney Smith Award. NAIFA also acknowledged state and local associations and their leaders who excel in association management with the Jack E. Bobo Award of Excellence. The award was given to one honorable mention, eight silver level recipients, six gold level recipients and nine platinum recipients.
Winners of Advisor Today’s Four Under Forty awards were also honored, as was the recipient of the Young Advisor Team Leader of the Year award, Brock T. Jolly.
Voting was tallied during the election with the help of Quick Tally Interactive Systems’ automated-response systems. John Nichols was triumphant in gaining the role of the 2011-2012 secretary, and Robert Miller was inaugurated as NAIFA's new president.