The Surety Information Office (SIO) has named the recipients of the 2007 Awards for Excellence in Surety Bond Promotion and the newest members of the Tiger Trust.
The Awards for Excellence in Surety Bond Promotion are presented annually by SIO to local surety associations that actively promote the value and benefits of contract surety bonds. Eight local surety associations received the Gold Award for Excellence in Surety Bond Promotion for conducting 10 or more activities to promote surety bonds:
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Two local surety associations received the Silver Award for Excellence in Surety Bond Promotion for conducting five or more surety promotional activities:
The members of these local surety associations were extremely active in reaching out to contractors, subcontractors, minority contractors, engineers, architects, design professionals, CPAs, public officials, state legislators, and students through presentations, exhibits, and published articles. These associations also are to be commended for their participation and support of community endeavors such as Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, and various construction industry scholarships and events.
Seven surety professionals received the Platinum Award for Excellence in Surety Bond Promotion for their successful actions in promoting the value and benefits of contract surety bonds:
SIO inducted three individuals into the Tiger Trust, an elite honorary society of surety industry professionals who work with private construction project owners or lenders to ensure that contract surety bonds are specified on their projects:
The Tiger Trust plaque and pin and the Awards for Excellence in Surety Bond Promotion were presented April 16, 2008, at National Association of Surety Bond Producers’ (NASBP) annual meeting in Miami, FL, and May 6-9, 2008, at the annual meeting of The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) in Washington, DC.
Please join SIO in congratulating the hard work and dedication of the individuals and groups who helped make 2007 such an outstanding year for promoting the industry!
You too may be eligible for an award. Check out the nomination forms for the Awards for Excellence in Surety Bond Promotion and the Tiger Trust for details.