RIMS Awards

Applications and Guidelines

At RISKWORLD® 2025, RIMS will honor individuals, organizations, and chapters for their outstanding achievements in risk management. If you know someone who deserves recognition, submit a nomination today.

Deadline extended! The submission deadline is now Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

In order to receive a RIMS Award, all winners must be active members in good standing.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chapter Leadership Award

This new award recognizes and celebrates Chapters who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedication in developing and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within their DEI programs.

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Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award

Recognizing outstanding lifetime achievement in the field of risk management.

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Risk Manager of the Year 2025
Risk Manager of the Year Award
Recognizing outstanding performance in the practice of 
risk management. Note: The deadline for Part I nominations was October 31, 2024.
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Volunteer of the Year "Heart of RIMS" Award

Recognizing the volunteer contributions of a RIMS member who serves as a role model keeping the Chapter, and hence the Society, vibrant and resilient.

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Richard W. Bland Memorial Award
Recognizing outstanding performance and effort by a RIMS member in the area of legislation and/or regulation related to risk and insurance. 
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RIMS Chapter of the Year Award
Chapter of the Year Award
Recognizing chapters for exception strategic planning and achievement of goals.
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Rising Risk Professional Award

Recognizing an individual that has demonstrated exceptional initiative, volunteerism, professional development, achievement, and leadership potential early in their career.

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The Risk Management Hall of Fame

The Risk Management Hall of Fame (RMHF) was formed to preserve the history and tradition of the profession. For more information about the hall of fame, to see past inductees or submit a nomination, please visit RIMS Risk Management Hall of Fame.

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RIMS Global ERM Award of Distinction

The RIMS Global ERM Award of Distinction is intended to honor organizations from around the world that have created value through their ERM programs. The award is presented annually at the RIMS ERM Conference in November. Nominations will open in Spring 2025.

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