Brad Raborn , an Evans insurance agent for Allstate, earned the personal financial representative title after passing securities license exams and completing an Allstate training curriculum.

Jan Johnson has received the Gold Award from J. Smith Lanier & Company Insurance Brokers for achievements in commercial insurance sales.

Tiffany N. Pigee , a Realtor for Keller Williams Realty Augusta Partners, has completed course work for the certified residential specialist designation.

Nicole Aenchbacher , a breast health navigator at Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics, has been certified through the EduCare Breast Health Navigator training program to serve as a breast health educator and patient care manager.

Realtors Mike Davis and Larry Ramsey have received the Agent of the Month award from Century 21 Larry Miller Realty for achievements in listing, sales and customer service in August.

Nadia Butler, the president and CEO of ESi in Augusta, was named 2008 Woman of the Year in Technology for small and emerging Georgia companies by the nonprofit group Women in Technology. The organization recognizes women who have exemplified vision, innovation and leadership in technology.

Dr. Arthur M. Smith , professor of surgery in the Section of Urology at the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, has been appointed to the International Advisory Committee of the Australian Journal of Military and Veterans' Health.

Carleen Benjamin has received the Top Producer award from Georgia Bank & Trust Mortgage for achievements in August.