Outstanding Affiliate Service Award

Purpose

The Outstanding Affiliate Service Award honors URMIA affiliate members who have substantially contributed to URMIA through notable service and contributions to higher education risk management during their careers. The award recognizes career-long exceptional achievements in higher education risk management, notable contributions to URMIA, and valued contributions to the risk management and insurance industry as a whole.

Nominations

The Honors Committee accepts nominations at any time. Submissions received after July 17 will be considered for the following year.

   

Past Recipients

 
2023
 
D. Jean Demchak
 
2022
 
John McLaughlin
 
 

   

   

   

Selection Criteria

This award is meant for an affiliate member who has made career-long contributions during a career of 20 years or more in which service to higher education risk management and to URMIA are notable.

Such service should include:

  • Thought leadership and notable contributions to higher education risk management

  • Development and publication of white papers, webinars, think tanks, and other professional development opportunities to the benefit of the membership

  • Significant volunteer service commitment and/or leadership within URMIA in support of the strategic plan

  • Evidence of mentorship of newer industry professionals and/or service provider staff

  • Relevant issue advocacy

Other attributes to consider:

  • Demonstration of positive attitude and good character, serves as a motivator to others

  • Respected by colleagues, employees, managers, and others in all levels of the organization

  • Willingness to put collaboration with others above competition for the good of the association

  • Enthusiasm for higher education risk management

  • Other industry recognition

John McLaughlin, 2022 recipient of URMIA's Outstanding Service Recognition Award

Honors Committee Members Phil Dendy (left) and Barb Davey (right) with 2023 Outstanding Affiliate Service Award Recipient D. Jean Demchak.

   

   

John McLaughlin, 2022 recipient of URMIA's Outstanding Service Recognition Award

2022 Outstanding Affiliate Service Award Recipient John McLaughlin