The National Insurance Brokers Association has revealed the 29 regional finalists in its awards program this year.

Association CEO Richard Klipin says the finalists “represent the very best of what our profession stands for. In an environment that expects brokers to be future-ready, these individuals are setting the standard for what it means to be a trusted strategic adviser in an evolving landscape.”

Gala lunches will be held across the country in July to announce 10 regional winners who will vie for national honours, to be announced at the NIBA Convention on the Gold Coast on October 20.

The regional finalists are:

NSW/ACT broker of the year

• Peter Boshell, Momenta Insurance Advisors
• Deb Gibson, Aon
• Harpal Singh, Insure Today

Young broker

• Justin Micale, Marsh
• Laith Parissi, Aon
• Jason Wang, 111 Insurance Services

WA broker of the year

• Laura Russo, Aon
• Brooke Tarr, KBI

Young broker

• Michelle Foord, Gallagher
• Louise McCormick, Grace Insurance
• Isabella Moran, Howden Insurance Brokers

Victoria/Tasmania broker of the year

• Kunal Monga, Arcuri & Associates
• Jodi Sharman, Gallagher
• Lois Walters, Stone Lane Broking & Risk Advisory

Young broker

• Jessica Cudia, Simplex Insurance Solutions
• Alyssa Sanfilippo, Lockton
• Ashleigh Woodman, Lockton

Queensland broker of the year

• Katrina Halliday, Your Insurance Broker
• Alison Morrissey, Aon
• Kelli Dabelstein, Northern Insurance Solutions 

Young broker

• Emily Booth, Aon
• Amy Smith, Ausure Cairns Insurance Brokers
• Matt Wheelahan, Cornerstone Risk Group

SA/NT broker of the year

• Paula Eggers, Aviso Specialty
• Shannan Gardner, Guardian Insurance Brokers
• Daniela Zaccone, Marsh

Young broker

• Thomas Lawrie, Astute Insurance Services
• Allysa Richards, Gallagher
• Irene Zhu, KeyInsure

The gala lunches are on July 8 at the Fullerton Hotel Sydney; July 10 at Optus Stadium Perth; July 15 at The Star Brisbane; July 17 at the Sofitel in Melbourne; and July 24 at Adelaide Oval.

Register for the lunches here.