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Leavitt Group Partners Conference 2026 Awards Recap

Each year, the Leavitt Group Partners Conference brings together agencies from across the country—representing more than 290 locations—for a time of connection, learning, and shared purpose. The conference creates space for industry leaders to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and reflect on the work that drives our network forward.

A highlight of the event is the opportunity to recognize the individuals and agencies who stand out for their commitment, performance, and impact. The 2026 awards celebrate those who continue to raise the standard and contribute to the strength of the Leavitt Group community.

Below is a look at the awards presented during this year’s conference and the partners who earned this recognition.

Agency of the Year Awards

Agency of the Year – Revenue less than $3MM
Leavitt Coastal Valley Insurance Services 

Agency of the Year – Revenue between $3MM and $7MM
Wasatch Leavitt Insurance 

Agency of the Year – Revenue over $7MM
Leavitt Insurance & Central Bonds

Kelly R. Russell Agency Excellence Award – Top Performers

Revenue less than $3MM

  • Leavitt Coastal Valley Insurance Services
  • Nebo-Leavitt Insurance
  • Sorensen-Leavitt Insurance

Revenue between $3MM and $7MM

  • Wasatch Leavitt Insurance
  • GBS Retire
  • Dott Insurance

Revenue over $7MM

  • Leavitt Insurance & Central Bonds
  • Leavitt Pacific Insurance Brokers
  • Leavitt Elite Insurance

Agency Excellence Awards

Agency Excellence Awards – Revenue less than $3MM

Barlocker Insurance Services
Dick Moore Insurance
First Independent Agency
Leavitt Group of Western Utah
Leavitt Insurance Agency of Central Utah
McClain Insurance
Redwoods Leavitt Insurance
Secure Path Advisory Group
Stephens & Hobdy Insurance
Van Nostran Young Coutts

Agency Excellence Awards – Revenue between $3MM and $7MM

All About Insurance
BB&H Benefit Designs
Ewing-Leavitt Insurance
Hancock-Leavitt Insurance
Leavitt Central Coast Insurance Services
Leavitt Group of Northern Arizona
Leavitt Group of Portland
Leavitt Group Southwest
Pacific Risk Management, Inc.
Pirkle Weir Insurance
Puffenbarger Insurance
Sloan-Leavitt Insurance

Agency Excellence Awards – Revenue over $7MM

Dixie Leavitt Agency
Farm Creek Insurance
Griffin Owens Insurance Group
Kysar Millennium Leavitt
Leavitt Group of Colorado
Leavitt Insurance Agency
Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality
Spotts Insurance Group
Woodruff Leavitt Insurance

Bert J. Leavitt Awards

Bert J. Leavitt, Producer of the Year, Net Book Growth
Vlad Chemadurov of Risk Services of Louisiana

Bert J. Leavitt Producer of the Year, New Booked Revenue
Shana Vielie of Leavitt Elite Insurance

Chairman’s Award

Mike Taylor of Leavitt Great West Insurance

Anne O. Leavitt Culture Award

Viki Brugnoli of Nasburg Huggins Insurance

Collaborator of the Year Award

GBS Benefits

Client Service Recognition Awards

Sandra L. Maxwell Service Award
Bobbie Patterson of Leavitt Great West Insurance

Tammy Matthews, Diamond/CeCile Webb Client Service Award – Commercial Lines

Christy Shaw, Diamond/CeCile Webb Client Service Award – Employee Benefits

 Amy Nuzum, Diamond/CeCile Webb Client Service Award – Personal Lines 

2026 Service Anniversaries

30 Years

  • Sharon E. Almeida of Leavitt Insurance Agency
  • Linda Bernier of Starley-Leavitt Agency
  • Rosanne Berry of Keystone Insurance Brokers
  • Theresa Brent of All About Insurance
  • Wilton Elmore of Leavitt Capital Insurance Services
  • Tom Fahey of Fahey-Leavitt Insurance
  • Derek Gerken of Leavitt Group of Colorado
  • Jill Jensen of Far West Leavitt Insurance
  • Brian Mullholland of Leavitt United Insurance Services
  • Nancy Plaisted of InsuranceHub Leavitt Agency
  • Roxie Whitley of Leavitt Elite Insurance Advisors
  • Tim Woodruff of Woodruff Leavitt Insurance

35 Years

  • Beckie Beck of Webber Advisors
  • JoNell Hone of Leavitt Group Enterprises
  • Eric Leavitt of Leavitt Group Enterprises
  • Joann Maxwell of FBMC Benefits Management
  • Joan Randall of Leavitt Pacific Insurance Brokers
  • Allen Starley of Starley-Leavitt Insurance

40 Years

  • Melissa Handley of Leavitt Group Enterprises
  • Rita Harris of Leavitt Select Insurance
  • Sherry Paschall of BTJ Insurance
  • Denise Reichard of Van Nostran Young Coutts

45 Years

  • Cindy Fletcher of ARCW Leavitt Insurance
  • Lisa King of Leavitt Group Enterprises
  • Parks R. Mangelson of Leavitt Select Insurance
  • Steve Nelson of Randy Jones & Associates
  • Mike Vowles of Leavitt Insurance & Central Bonds

50 Years

  • Rod Leavitt of Leavitt Group Enterprises

55 Years

  • Greg Sloan of Sloan-Leavitt Insurance

A big congratulations to all our 2026 Partners Conference honorees and award winners!

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