RIMS Awards
At RISKWORLD® 2026, 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.
Submission Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
In order to receive a RIMS Award, all winners must be active members in good standing.
Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award
Recognizing outstanding lifetime achievement in the field of risk management.
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Risk Manager of the Year
Recognizing outstanding performance in the practice of risk management. The deadline for Part I nominations is November 22, 2025.
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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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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) is home to those risk professionals who have made exceptional contributions to advancing the risk management discipline.
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RIMS Global ERM Award of Distinction
This award honors organizations from around the world that have created value through their enterprise risk management programs. The award is presented annually at the RIMS ERM Conference in November.