The American College of Financial Services Celebrates 2022 President’s Dinner Award Recipients

The College is proud to honor several individuals at the year-end gala who have made significant and meaningful contributions to its programs and initiatives, the financial services industry, and the benefit of society. These honors include the Solomon S. Huebner Gold Medal, the President’s Award, the NextGen Financial Services Professional Awards, and the 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame induction. 

“This year's distinguished award honorees have achieved the kind of success in their fields that inspire us all. Still, it's their character, commitment to their communities, and passion for helping The College succeed in our vision that truly sets them apart," said George Nichols III, President and CEO of The American College of Financial Services. "It gives me great pleasure to honor them with distinction at this year's President's Dinner and 95th Anniversary celebration." 

Presented annually since 1975, The College’s Huebner Gold Medal is named for Solomon S. Huebner—financial services, education, and insurance pioneer who founded The College in 1927. Individuals receiving the Huebner Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed by The College, are those whose leadership and support have advanced the mission of The College in significant ways. The College honors J. Scott Davison, CLU®, ChFC®, Chairman, President, and CEO of OneAmerica, with the 2022 Solomon S. Huebner Gold Medal. As a College Board of Trustees member since 2011 and chairperson from 2020-2022, Davison helped lead the institution into an exciting new era. 

Established in 2005, the Alumni Hall of Fame award recognizes a graduate who has made extraordinary contributions in time, talent, and treasure to the institution, their community, and the financial services profession. This year’s Alumni Hall of Fame inductee is Mark Weber, JD, MSFS, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®, Philanthropic Consultant at Legacy Spectrum Advisor and creator of The College’s A Spectrum of Legacies educational program. Weber embodies a passion for philanthropy which he has infused into The College’s Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) Program, the Omaha CAP® Study Group Program, and over 130 difference-makers serving to advance philanthropy. 

Conferred by the President and CEO of The American College of Financial Services, the President’s Award recognizes the extraordinary leadership and generosity of benefactors and volunteers for The College. Leyla A. Lesina, ChFC®, CLU®, Senior Vice President and Head of Individual Markets Distribution at Guardian Life is the recipient of this year's President's Award for her personal philanthropy and commitment of time to championing a critical partnership that propelled The College's initiatives to support of underserved communities. 

The NextGen Financial Services Professional Award is given each year to a group of talented and deserving young professionals under forty whose contributions are making a significant impact on the industry. The 2022 group of award recipients include: 

• Matt Riley, ChFC®, CLU®, ChSNC®, Fiduciary Officer and Vice President at TS Prosperity Group 
• Kyle Kuyat, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, Partner at Sugar Magnolia Wealth Advisors and Managing Director at Silver Oak Securities 
• Ashton Lawrence, CFP®, ChFC®, AIF®, Partner at Goldfinch Wealth 
• Joshua Rosenberg, ChFC®, CLU®, CCFC®, Partner at Nabell Winslow Investments and Wealth Management 
• Stephanie Hohenshell, RICP®, LACP®, LUTCF®, Founder of the Hohenshell Agency 

For those who want to offer congratulations to the 2022 honorees, The College is accepting President's Dinner tributes in the form of donations that will allow the institution to continue to serve the industry and benefit society. 

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