For the past two years, TICA has awarded its members with the A Champion of Excellence (ACE) Awards. ACE Award recipients exemplify their commitment to the highest ethical standards and best business practices. ACE Awards will be awarded to one member in each of the following categories: sponsor, broker-dealer, affiliate and registered representative. All nominees must be current members of TICA and meet certain criteria. Also, previous ACE Award recipients are not eligible again for five years. The 2008 ACE Award winners will be presented at TICA's Annual Conference on October 7.