Awards, Honors and Special Recognitions
Each year, PBT recognizes colleagues and/or vendors who have shown outstanding dedication and support of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas Association and the Texas bail industry. PBT members have the opportunity to submit nominations for many awards for several awards Plaques are presented each year at the Annual Convention during the State Luncheon on Saturday.
It is with honor that we recognize the following Award recipients:
“The Professional Bondsmen of the Year”
Recognizes a current PBT member for significant achievements and contributions to the bail bond industry and support and participation in PBT. PBT members submit nominations for this award.
2010 Marjorie Walstad
2009 Scott Walstad
2008 Bo Jones
2007 C.E. Watson
2006 John McCluskey
2005 Tillmin Welch
2004 Glenn Strickland
Award of Distinction “formely Friend of PBT”
Recognizes a PBT member or non-member, individual or company that has been instrumental in the success of the PBT goals. PBT members submit nominations for this award.
2010 Jerry, Watson, AIA Surety
2009 Nancy Reese, Financial Casualty & Surety, Inc
2008 Mike Whitlock, American Surety Company
2007 Randy Parton, Lexington National Insurance
2006 Creative Software Solutions, David Walker
2005 Robert E. Talton, Texas State Representative
2004 Lyle Guillory, United Surety Service, Alexandria, LA
“Legislative Friend of PBT”
Created in 2006, this award recognizes a legislative/governmental affairs person who has supported and assisted with the PBT legislative agenda. PBT members submit nominations for this award.
2009 Allen Fletcher, State Representative
2008 Gib Lewis, Former Texas Speaker of the House
2007 Dan Patrick, State Senator
2006 Kino Flores, Texas State Representative
“President’s Award”
Created in 2006, the President of PBT may present this award to an individual or company who he/she feels is deserving of special recognition for continued support and assistance to the Office of the President and to the Professional Bondsmen of Texas Association as well as sincere dedication to enhance the Bail Bond Industry.
2010 Michael Kubosh
2009 Not given
2008 Focused Solutions
2007 Randy Alder
2006 Roger Moore by President Marjorie Walstad
Honorary Lifetime Membership
The PBT Board of Directors may recommend an individual for this honor to the general membership at the Annual Meeting of the Membership. The recommendation must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the members present.
Kenneth Knowles
Gerald P. Monks
