Dr. Jeffrey Benson Jr. Receives National Community Involvement Award

Dr. Jeffrey T. Benson Jr. – of Prominent Insurance Services, an IA&B member agency in Wilmington, DE – is the recipient of the 2024 Dan Fulwider Award for Community Involvement. Trusted Choice presented the award during the Big “I” Legislative Conference & Convention in Washington, D.C.

The award, named in memory of an avid philanthropist and former government affairs coordinator and membership liaison for the Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa, recognizes the Big “I” member who has gone above and beyond the call of service to truly make a lasting difference in their community over the past year.

Benson was celebrated for his deep commitment to fostering community growth and advocating for social change in Seaford and Wilmington, DE. He volunteers to mentor young men in his TeamLYFE brand – which stands for Live Your Future Everyday – participating in innovative programs such as “The Gentlemen’s Club” with Seaford Middle School and High School and “Boy Meets World” with Sussex Montessori School.

Benson has made significant contributions to local education and the empowerment of Black male students as the former director of the Black Male Initiative at Delaware State University, a program in which he is still heavily involved. Benson is also involved in numerous other community service initiatives, from the “Donuts with Dudes” event to distributing gifts and resources to families in need.