Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award

Guidelines

Eligibility

Anyone participating in the discipline of risk management, who has made significant contributions to the field of risk management and/or RIMS during her/his career. RIMS members and non-members may be nominated and will be considered based upon the established criteria.

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

How to Nominate an Individual

Complete the nomination form and answer each of the questions covering the award criteria as fully and completely as possible.

Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award Nomination Form

Purpose

The Goodell Award recognizes superior contributions by an individual to RIMS and/or to risk management. It is offered as a lifetime achievement award and the highest award offered by the Society.

Eligibility

It is not a requirement that a nominee be a member of RIMS. However, primary consideration should be given to RIMS members who have made significant contributions to the Society. Nominations will be considered for any individual who meets the criteria outlined below. RIMS Board of Directors members are ineligible for this award during their tenure on the Board and for the immediate two years thereafter.

The Award

1. A gift of recognition suitably engraved and bearing the name of the recipient and the date.
2. Recognition of the individual at the Annual Conference & Exhibition by presentation of the gift.
3. Appropriate recognition in RIMS publications and web site.
   

Selection Committee

The Goodell Award Selection Committee shall consist of the immediate Former President of RIMS, who shall chair the committee; the RIMS President; the First Vice President; the Chief Executive Officer; and, three members of the RIMS Board of Directors selected by the immediate Former President.

Criteria

1. Demonstrated accomplishments over many years through substantial service to RIMS.
2. Demonstrated accomplishments through major contributions to risk management or the risk management community.
3. Significant and outstanding contributions to a RIMS chapter.
4. Noteworthy participation in activities outside the Society which have brought favorable credit to RIMS or to risk management. This should include public appearances at RIMS functions, and at other conferences and seminars, editorial or writing of note for Risk Management or other publications.
5. Liaison activities or efforts to promote risk management or RIMS.
6. Development of new or innovative solutions, publications, products or services for RIMS or risk management.
7. Innovative or superior contributions to risk management educational activities.
8. Volunteer service to RIMS at the chapter or Society level or comparable service with other organizations.
9. Recognition by RIMS or industry peers relative to RIMS or risk management contributions or activities.

For any further information, contact Aurea Hernando by phone at 212.655.6597.