INDIANAPOLIS — Mark Bates, CIC, CSRM, AAI from Pinnacle Insurance Group of Indiana in Crown Point is the recipient of the Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana’s 2013 Harry P. Cooper, Jr Industry/Public Image Award. This award is presented in the name of Harry P. Cooper, Jr. who began with Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Company in 1936 and remained with the company until his death 55 years later, and who’s concern for the image of the industry was paramount.  This award was developed to recognize someone who enhances the public image of the insurance profession through their professional activities, public image and personal integrity in their business activities and in their community.