YWCA Milestones for Women Recognizes One of Hylant Group's Own

TOLEDO, Ohio - February 13, 2006 - The Hylant Group is pleased to announce Jeannie Hylant Vice President Programs, as one of seven recipients to receive the YWCA Milestones for Women Service Award. The YWCA of Greater Toledo recognizes several women every year as recipients of the Milestones for Women Awards for community service for their accomplishments in the arts, sciences, business, education, and other fields. Jeannie received the award in the business category. On February 8, 2006 the recipients for this years awards were named, and will be recognized at a luncheon banquet on March 16, 2006 at the Seagate Centre.

“Each year the YWCA has the privilege of honoring amazing women,” said Lisa McDuffie, Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA of Greater Toledo. “These women are examples of what women can achieve with their lives”.

The 11th Annual YWCA Milestones: A Tribute to Women awards ceremony takes place at Toledo’s SeaGate Convention Centre, beginning at 11:30 am on March 16. Sponsored by the YWCA of Greater Toledo, nearly 1,000 people are expected to attend the Milestones luncheon. All proceeds from the event benefit more than 20,000 women and families through the YWCA’s dynamic social programs. Call (419) 241-3235 for tickets and information.

Hylant Group is a 70-year old, privately held insurance brokerage serving businesses and individuals around the world. In addition to the corporate headquarters in Toledo, Ohio, the firm has offices in Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio; Troy and Ann Arbor, Michigan; as well as Indianapolis, Bloomington and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Hylant is a member of the Worldwide Broker Network and is currently ranked by the Hales Report as the seventh largest privately held broker in the nation.