Awards & Recognition

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

2023 PRIMA Awards

The 2023 awards season is open! 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? Apply today!

Find all of the applications here

2022 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

Allie Matthews

Risk Manager City of Tucson

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

COST RECOVERY INITIATIVE

City of Chicago Chicago, IL

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

Outstanding Achievement for a Public Risk Management Product

Enterprise Risk Management Risk Treatment Assessment Tool

University of Massachusetts, President’s Office

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

Outstanding Achievement for an Intergovernmental Risk Pool Program or Product

Commitment to Excellence Ergonomic/Falls Prevention: Remote Ergonomic Evaluations

Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority

Recognizes products and programs developed by intergovernmental risk pools that are notably innovative, timely and/or well-received.

Chapter Recognition Award

Connecticut PRIMA

Megan Damato, Chapter President

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