Outstanding Affiliate Service Award

The Honors Committee recognizes outstanding, long-time members who have made extraordinary contributions to higher education risk management during their career. To honor these individuals, URMIA will award an Outstanding Affiliate Service Award to select affiliate members.

  • Granting of these awards will be in extraordinary circumstances.

  • Nominations may be submitted by any URMIA member at any time.

  • The Honors Committee chair(s), in conjunction with the Executive Committee, will consider individual nominations as they arise.

  • Awards will be granted on an as-appropriate basis and presented during annual conferences.

 

   

   

Purpose

The purpose of the Outstanding Affiliate Service Award is to honor affiliate members who have significantly contributed to URMIA. This award recognizes affiliate members who have substantially contributed to URMIA through notable service and contributions to higher education risk management.

   

Selection Criteria

This award is for an affiliate member who has made career-long contributions during a full career of not less than 20 years in which service to the higher education risk management and insurance industry 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

  • 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

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

  • Enthusiasm for higher education risk management

  • Motivation of others

   

2022 Recipient

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

John McLaughlin




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