RIMS Awards

At RISKWORLD® 2027, 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.

Now Accepting Submissions for Risk Manager of the Year 2027

Nomination Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026

To receive a RIMS Award, all winners must be active members in good standing. The submission process for all other awards will open in November 2026.




Risk Manager of the Year 2027

Risk Manager of the Year

Recognizing outstanding performance in the practice of risk management. The deadline for Part I nominations is November 20, 2026.

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Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award

Recognizing outstanding lifetime achievement in the field of risk management.

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Chapter of the Year Award

Recognizing chapters for exception strategic planning and achievement of goals.

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Community Impact Award

Recognizing chapters that demonstrate outstanding leadership in cultivating community, professional development, and leadership within the risk management community.

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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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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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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.