Nomination Guidelines
Nominations must be received no later than November 1st.
Nominations must include a written statement setting forth why the nominee should be considered for Honorary Lifetime Membership.
Qualifications:
A person is only eligible for Honorary Lifetime Membership in MIAS if s/he has provided distinguished service to the Northwest’s Marine Insurance community by meeting all the following criteria:
1. Has retired or is retiring - permanently - from the industry in the calendar year in which the application is submitted;
2. Has been employed by a member of the Association for at least 15 years;
3. Must have served on the Board of Directors, performed committee work, provided instruction of continuing education classes, or have documented assistance in planning or development of education or social events; and
4. Has demonstrated a prolonged commitment to helping other people in the marine insurance community grow and/or develop professionally.
No person will be eligible for Honorary Lifetime Membership if that person has been
convicted of a felony, if that person has had his or her professional license(s)
suspended or revoked, or if that person elects not to permanently retire from the industry.