Awards & Recognition

Each year, PRIMA honors individuals and public entities that have excelled in their profession.

2025 PRIMA Awards

Are you the next Public Risk Manager of the Year? Has your entity created a product or program that's noteworthy? Have you launched a successful enterprise risk management program? Find out at the 2025 Annual Conference in Seattle!

Awards to be Presented

2024 Award Winners

Meet the PRIMA members who have created a new program or product or displayed an overall commitment to the field of public sector risk management.

Public Risk Manager of the Year

Sherri Adams, ARM, WCCA

Risk Manager City of Kansas City Kansas City, MO

This is the most prestigious award a PRIMA member can receive!

The Public Risk Manager of the Year Award is the grand master of risk management— the one with the ability to handle losses, foresee risks and prevent dangerous endgames.

Watch the PRMY Award Video

Outstanding Achievement for a Public Risk Management Program

PREVENTING PTSD PRESUMPTION CAIMS IN FIRST RESPODERS

CITY OF FORT MYERS FORT MYERS, FL

Recognizes risk management programs that are notably innovative, successful and/or well-received.

Outstanding Achievement for a Public Risk Management Risk Pool

RISE: REDUCING INJURIES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

PUBLIC EMPLOYER RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. LATHAM, NY

Recognizes a risk management product that are notably innovative, successful and/or well-received.

Chapter Recognition Award

Texas PRIMA

Honors a PRIMA chapter's newsletter, program, website, networking opportunities or any chapter activity deemed most worthy of recognition by a panel of judges.