New York City-based risk management nonprofit RIMS named the winners of its series of industry awards during its 2016 Annual Conference & Exhibition Awards Luncheon in San Diego.

RIMS presented the Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award to Christopher E. Mandel, senior vice president of strategic solutions for Sedgwick Claims Management Inc. Named in honor of RIMS’ first president and dubbed by the society as its most prestigious honor, the award recognizes an individual who has furthered the goals of the Society and the risk management discipline through outstanding service and achievement.

The Ron Judd “Heart of RIMS” Award was presented to Robin Joines, senior vice president of risk management for Sedgwick and active member of RIMS' Memphis Chapter. This award recognizes the legacy of Ron Judd, who served as the RIMS executive director for 22 years. Individuals are nominated by chapters for outstanding performance in furthering risk management at the chapter level.

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