Northern Alberta Convocation - November 21, 2023
Convocation Details
The IINA is proud to honor the hard work of our 2023 graduates! We encourage our graduates along with their friends, family and colleagues to attend this celebration of significant achievement and a milestone in professional growth . We aim to offer a celebration to remember! There will be music, professional headshots, a presentation ceremony along with a plated lunch.
Date:
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Time:
Grad only Reception: 10:45 am
Group Photo: 11:30 am
Convocation Guest Reception: 11:30 am
Ceremony: 12:00 pm
Luncheon: 1:15 pm
Where:
Mayfield Dinner Theatre
16615 109 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5P 4K8
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Congratulations to all of our graduates. Your time and dedication to your studies demonstrates your commitment to excelling and to completing your program. Convocation is your day to celebrate your accomplishment and for us to celebrate your great achievement. On behalf of the Institute team and council, I extend my best wishes to you as you graduate today.
Nicholas Fonseca, MBA, CIP, CTAJ
President, Insurance Institute of Northern Alberta
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
If your organization is passionate about ongoing professional development and interested in supporting this year's special convocation event, Northern Alberta's Convocation provides the perfect opportunity to get in front of a wide audience of industry professionals in celebration of the educational achievements of our newest graduates.
Sponsorship opportunities will include recognition on our convocation web page, on social media and during the live event. Please contact Nicole McMillan, Manager, at iinamail@insuranceinstitute.ca.
STEPS TO BECOMING A CIP
When you successfully complete your final exam in the CIP program, you are automatically eligible to graduate, but a few steps need to happen before you can begin using your CIP designation. We need to ensure you meet the academic requirements of the program, including at least one year of full-time employment in the industry. If we require any additional information from you, you will be notified by email.
Students who wrote (and passed!) their final exam in December 2022, April 2023 and July 2023 are invited to attend convocation as a graduate for the November 21, 2023 event.
Award Winners
NAME
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COMPANY
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AWARD
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AWARD SPONSORS
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Andreea Oprea
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Alberta Urban Municipalities
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Top CIP Graduate - Gold
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Aon
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Jolene Burnstad
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Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co.
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CIP - 1st Runner Up - Silver
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CICMA
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Cindy Sasaki
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Portage Mutual Insurance
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CIP - 2nd Runner Up - Bronze
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AAIA
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Susan Wolfe
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RMA (Rural Municipalities of Alberta)
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1st Year CIP Student
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Blue Goose
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Felicia Marie Andrews
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NFP Canada
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Top ACIP Graduate
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Portage Mutual Insurance
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Thomas Messick
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Western Financial Group
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Top FCIP Graduate
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Alberta Motor Association
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Yasmeen Said
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Intact Insurance Company
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Top Risk Management Certificate Graduate
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Edmonton Insurance Association
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Victoria Davis
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Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co.
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Top Commercial Insurance Certificate
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Wawanesa Mutual
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David Sorensen
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Government of Alberta
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Instructor of the Year
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IINA
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Andreea Oprea
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Alberta Urban Municipalities
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Val Picheca Memorial Award
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Co-operators
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Special thanks to our sponsors this year:
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor