Jolene Biggs, account executive of insurance planning in Great Bend, earned the Distinguished Service Award Oct. 18 during a statewide awards banquet at the Bluemont Hotel in Manhattan. The award, presented by the Kansas Association of Insurance Agents, recognizes one agent among more than 2,500 independent agents statewide who has demonstrated exceptional service to the industry, their clients and their community. 

Biggs was nominated for going above and beyond as a volunteer and advocate for enhancing the association’s membership and operations.

Jolene has been in the insurance industry since 1976 and with Insurance Planning since 1993. Throughout her career Biggs has served on a number of industry specific committees and boards including the KAIA and ASCK board of directors and the KAIA membership committee. Currently Jolene sits on the Great Bend city council as well as several other civic boards. 

Jolene resides in Great Bend with her husband Craig. Together they have three children and several grandchildren.