(Fairfax, Va.)—Mark Rosen, 2010 Chairman of the National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies (NAILBA), has selected Leon Huffman, president of Orlando based Huffman and Associates, as the recipient of the 2010 NAILBA Chairman’s Award. The honor was presented at the association’s annual meeting, NAILBA 29, in Grapevine, Texas last month.

The award, created in 2009, was developed to recognize the efforts of a NAILBA volunteer who has performed “over and above” normal expectations during the Chairman’s term.

“As the political and economic environment has become more challenging, and scrutiny on the brokerage industry has been increased, NAILBA’s role has shifted,” Rosen noted. “Since the beginning of these efforts, one name has been synonymous with NAILBA government affairs – Leon Huffman. Leon has been a tireless advocate for our industry.  Working very closely with NAILBA’s lobbyist and staffers, Leon has been the driving force and freely given of his time and energy to ensure the continued viability of our industry.”

The honor came as a complete surprise to Huffman, who had taken the stage during the Opening General Session to present a legislative update. Huffman served as the 2010 co-chair of the Government Affairs committee and on the NAILBA PAC Board of Directors, and has been active in NAILBA for many years.

Rosen continued, “I assure you that our industry is in a better position today due in no small part to Leon’s efforts on behalf of NAILBA and our industry.”