Accomplishments & Awards

2025 - 2026 Annual Summary Report

As we reflect on another incredible year, I am filled with gratitude for our members, sponsors, and partners who continue to make CAHIP Orange County such a strong and engaged community. Together, we’ve hosted meaningful educational events, fostered connections across chapters, supported local charities, and strengthened our voice through advocacy. Each event this year reflected our shared mission—to educate, advocate, and serve—and demonstrated the lasting impact we can have when we work together. Thank you for your ongoing support, participation, and passion for our industry. I am proud of what we have accomplished and excited for what’s ahead in the coming year! — Sarah Knapp President, CAHIP Orange County Chapter

Key Events & Activities Click for PDF

CAHIP Orange County Pinnacle Award

The Pinnacle Award, established in 2009, is the highest honor bestowed by CAHIP Orange County. This prestigious award recognizes an individual whose leadership, vision, dedication, and service have made a lasting impact on the chapter and the health insurance industry. Originally awarded to Past Presidents, the Pinnacle Award has evolved to also recognize outstanding Board leaders and members who exemplify excellence and commitment to CAHIP Orange County’s mission.

Pinnacle Award Nomination-Criteria Form – Fillable PDF

Past Pinnacle Recipients

2009 – John W. Word III
2010 – Donald G. Goldmann
2011 – Paula Wilson
2012 – Suzanne Purnell
2013 – Steven Course
2014 – Jane E. Smith Bowen

 

2015 – Dorothy M. Cociu
2016 – Ronald W. Masters
2017 – Patricia Stiffler
2018 – Andrew Torelli
2019 – Maggie Stedt
2020 – John Evangelista

 

2021 – Barbara Salvi
2022 – Robert Semrow
2023 – Juan R. Lopez
2024 – Mary Anna Trutanich
2025 – Patrick Rodriguez

2025 NABIP Awards

CAHIP-OC Is Proud to Announce our 2025 National Awards

NABIP Media Relations Award
NABIP Robert W. Osler Education Award
NABIP William F. Flood Public Service Award
NABIP Presidential Citation – Barbara Ciudad

2024 NABIP Awards

CAHIP-OC Is Proud to Announce our 2024 National Awards

NABIP 2024 Pacesetter Award
NABIP Media Relations Award
NABIP Robert W. Osler Education Award
NABIP William F. Flood Public Service Award
NABIP Presidential Citation – John Evangelista, LPRT
NABIP Distinguished Service Award – Juan Lopez

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