Community Impact Award

Guidelines

Recognition

The winning chapter will be awarded:

• A cash prize of $2,500 in recognition of their achievements
• Participation in leadership forums and other RIMS events throughout the year
• Honored at one of the RIMS events during the year

Submission Process

Chapters should highlight initiatives that support DEI, rising risk professionals, and students; foster community connections; advance career opportunities and professional development; and promote effective succession planning within the risk management community Submissions should include:

• Detailed information on all chapter events, programming, and initiatives that strengthen professional development and community engagement (e.g., number of attendees, participant demographics, feedback).
• Metrics wherever possible to demonstrate impact (e.g., student participation, mentorship pairings, volunteer hours, partnerships formed, career advancement outcomes).
• Supporting documents, metrics, and examples where applicable.

The Community Impact Award winner will be recognized at RISKWORLD 2026 in Philadelphia, PA.