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. Members of the Honors & Awards Committee are not eligible for this award while serving on the committee. Submissions received after July 17 will be considered for the following year.

   

   

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

Past Recipients

 
2024
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
 

 

Honors Committee Chair Kathy Hargis (left) and 2024 Outstanding Affiliate Service Award Recipient Chris Duble.

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.