DENVER— At today’s RIMS 2014 Awards Luncheon, the risk management society issued its top marks of distinction for leadership and achievement in the industry.
RIMS’ most prestigious honor, the Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award went to Mark DeLillo, director of risk management for Taylor Morrison, Inc., in Scottsdale, Ariz (pictured above with RIMS President Carolyn Snow). Named in honor of RIMS’ first president, the award pays tribute to an individual who has furthered the goals of the Society and the risk management discipline through a lifetime of outstanding service and achievement.
Recognizing outstanding performance in furthering risk management at the chapter level, the Ron Judd “Heart of RIMS” Award was given to Hal D. Larson, vice president and risk manager of the Kent Corporation and a member of the RIMS Greater Quad Cities Chapter in Iowa.
Scott B. Clark, risk and benefits officer with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, received the Richard W.
Bland Memorial Award for commitment in the area of legislation or regulation.
Melissa Swanson, a risk management analyst with California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo, won the Cristy Award, presented to the individual who scored the highest marks on three exams required to earn the Associate of Risk Management designation.
RIMS also honored William M. Zachry, vice president of risk management at Safeway Inc.
, with the 2014 Risk Manager of the Year Award, issued in association with Business Insurance magazine.
Engagement in the risk management community continues to rise, and the awards highlighted the society’s growth over the past year. RIMS recognized 17 chapters across the country that notably increased membership—nine chapters grew by at least 9% in 2013, and another eight chapters expanded by at least 6%.