AAOA is recognized by United Healthcare as one of its top performing agencies in 2011. As part of the United Advantage program, AAOA was awarded Platinum Status for its commitment to quality service and member retention, and is the first organization in the Northwest to be awarded Platinum Status by United Healthcare for three consecutive years. The United Advantage is an annual program that recognizes the success of insurance agencies nation-wide. Agencies were scored on a variety of metrics including client retention and overall performance based on business volume and net growth. The 2011 program ran from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011.