John N. Neighbors Award
NAIFA Houston’s highest Award - Named in honor of Houston member John Neighbors in 1993, a Past President of the Houston Association, the Texas Association, and the National Association. The purpose is to recognize an outstanding member who has served the Association, the State and National membership, our Industry, and the community with distinction, dedication and honor.
Past Award Recipients
1993: Robert Ehlers
1994: Joe Scruggs, CLU, ChFC
1995: Michael, Padon, CLU
1996: Mac Brockman, LUTCF
1998: Wesley Knebel, CLU
2004: Stephen M. Ehlers, LUCTF, CEP
2004: Earl A. Thompson, LUTCF, RFC
2005: Clark B. McCleary, CLU, ChFC
2006: Gilbert Baker, CLU
2007: Joey Ussery, CLU, ChFC
2008: George Reynolds, CLU
2009: Richard C. Kuriger III, CLU, ChFC, MSFS
2011: Alyson J. Guest, ChFC, LUTCF
2012: Forrest G. Surles, CLU, ChFC, CFP, AEP, MSFS
2013: Terrell O. Taylor, Jr, CLU
2014: Ann Baker Ronn , CLU, ChFC
2015: Alan Holland, CLU, ChFC, RICP
2016: Katherine Tatar, LUTCF
2016: Larry Katz, CLU, ChFC
2017: Jerrell Clay, CLU
2019: Mark S. Jones
2020: Ted Erck
2021: Tracy Miller, CFP, CLU, ChFC, AEP, AIF, CPFA
2022: Frederick W. Prelle, Jr., CLU, ChFC, AEP