Title: Sterling Insurance Awards
Author: Chris
Published: February 11, 2026

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#  Sterling Insurance Awards

## What These Awards Mean to Us (And to You)

**At The Sterling Insurance Group, awards aren’t the goal — growth is**

We believe in getting better every single day. Better risk managers. Better advisors.
Better advocates for our clients. The certifications we’ve earned sharpen our expertise
so we can identify risks others miss. The industry recognition reflects our commitment
to doing the work the right way. And our podcast appearances and community involvement
show that we don’t just participate in this industry — we help shape it.

One of our core values is growth. Growth in knowledge. Growth in leadership. Growth
in how we serve.

These awards, certifications, and education programs represent:

 * A commitment to professional excellence
 * Ongoing education that benefits our clients directly
 * Active leadership within the insurance community
 * A belief that sharing knowledge makes the entire industry stronger

But most importantly, they represent accountability. When we put our name next to
these honors, we’re putting our reputation on the line.

And that matters — because when you choose an insurance partner, you’re choosing
someone to help protect what matters most.

**President Circle of Excellence (SIAA) 2020-2021**
[https://www.covericaaa.com/](https://www.covericaaa.com/)**
Collaborator Of The Year 2019**[https://www.iaoa.com/#about-us](https://www.iaoa.com/#about-us)**
IAOA Donna Lavine Lifetime Achievement Award: 2021**[https://www.iaoa.com/#about-us](https://www.iaoa.com/#about-us)**
Teresa Kitchens – CIC Designation 2025Kaleigh Kitchens – CLCS Designation 2023Goldman
Sachs 10K Small Business Graduate – 2025[https://www.dallascollege.edu/business-industry/gs10ksb/](https://www.dallascollege.edu/business-industry/gs10ksb/)
CoVerica Chairman’s Award – 2018[https://www.covericaaa.com/](https://www.covericaaa.com/)
CoVerica’s Pinnacle Award – 2018[https://www.covericaaa.com/](https://www.covericaaa.com/)
WIISE Woman of the Week: July 6,2022[https://wiisewomen.com/wiise-woman-of-the-week/f/wiise-woman-of-the-week-teresakitchens](https://wiisewomen.com/wiise-woman-of-the-week/f/wiise-woman-of-the-week-teresakitchens)

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## **Podcast History:**

**Teresa’s Podcast “Power Women In Insurance” **
[https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/powerwomen-in-insurance/id1501030252](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/powerwomen-in-insurance/id1501030252)

**The Insurance Producers Podcast:**

**Agency Intelligence Podcast:**
[https://www.insuranceagencyintelligence.com/podcast/teresa-kitchens-a-swift-kick-to-the-head-that-alters-your-reality-forever-thats-shakubuku/](https://www.insuranceagencyintelligence.com/podcast/teresa-kitchens-a-swift-kick-to-the-head-that-alters-your-reality-forever-thats-shakubuku/)

**Killing Commercial Podcast:**
[https://killingcommercial.com/podcast/power-women-in-insurance-with-teresa-kitchens-and-denisse-bravo/](https://killingcommercial.com/podcast/power-women-in-insurance-with-teresa-kitchens-and-denisse-bravo/)

**Agency Focus Podcast:**

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## Awards don’t protect your business. People do.

These recognitions simply reflect the standards we hold ourselves to — so when you
work with us, you know exactly what you’re getting: a team committed to excellence,
transparency, and constant improvement.

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