WIFS Honors Florida Chapter at National Conference

ALBANY, NY (10/21/2011)(readMedia)-- Women in Insurance and Financial Services (WIFS) announced the 2011 Chapter Achievement award recipient during the WIFS 2011 National Conference and 75th Anniversary Celebration held in Portland, Oregon from October 20th to October 22nd.

The Chapter Achievement award recognizes the WIFS chapter that has demonstrated excellence in membership growth and retention, programs, education and leadership. The Gold Coast, Florida Chapter is the winner of this year's Chapter Achievement award. This chapter was selected based on its effective: strategic planning, governance, communications and monthly member programs as well as its increase in membership, including an increase of LRS (Leaders Recognition Society) members.

About WIFS:

WIFS is the pre-eminent professional organization for women in the financial services industry. WIFS' mission is to attract, develop and advance the careers of women in the insurance and financial services industry.

WIFS supports its members through mentoring, monthly training programs, educational resources and an annual national conference with exhibitors, presentations and world-class speakers. For more information about WIFS membership benefits and programs, visit www.wifsnational.org or contact the National Office at 866-264-9437.