The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) has announced the five regional Young Broker of the Year award winners at a virtual ceremony.

NIBA CEO Dallas Booth hosted the ceremony, which recognises the industry’s rising stars under the age of 35.

The regional winners will compete for the Warren Tickle Memorial Award for Young Professional Broker of the Year, sponsored by Vero, to be presented during the October 26-30 virtual convention.

Winners and finalists were acknowledged for their client advocacy, high standards, leadership, mentoring of peers and volunteer work at charities, as well as commitment to professional development and the wellbeing of their teams.

The full results, with the finalists, were as follows:

NSW/ACT
Winner: David Harry, Aon
Finalists: Emily-Rose Srbinovska, Austbrokers Canberra; Sam Hunter, Ausure Insurance Broking Services

Queensland
Winner: Kate Martin, Marsh
Finalists: Gerald Lodewick, Tony Bemrose Insurance Brokers (TBIB); Melita How, BMS Group

SA/NT
Winner: Kelly Qualmann, Gallagher
Finalists: Adrian Vizzari, Dynamic Insurance Brokers; Luke Ferguson, Austbrokers Terrace Insurance Brokers

Victoria/Tasmania
Winner: Patrick Selle, Arcuri & Associates
Finalists: Adam Korth, Tresidder Insurance Group; Jasmin Gabrielli, Fitzpatrick & Company

WA
Winner: Tryan Christos, Interlink Insurance Brokers
Finalists: Kristy Teh, Unicorn Risk Solutions; Nathan Miller, Assent Financial Services