Leading the Way in Risk Management for Wisconsin's Education Community!
WERMC created the Risk Management Award in 2023 to recognize advancement and innovation in the practice of leading the way in risk management for Wisconsin’s Education Community.
This award is the pinnacle of outstanding performance by the safety/risk management team that has exemplified WERMC’s mission to be leaders in a strong risk management framework, inspiring the team, and offering creative thinking to the risk management community. This commitment to risk management and safety should be visible throughout the entire district or CESA at all leadership levels.
Eligibility:
The Risk Management Award is open to all WERMC members.
Current WERMC Board Members are ineligible.
Award:
The winning team shall receive a plaque, with each identified team member recognized with a Certificate. The district or CESA receives a $2,000 scholarship award sponsored by Community Insurance Corporation (CIC) to be used for risk management initiatives. The award winners may use the Award Logo on their printed and promotional materials.
Award Presentation:
The award will be presented to the member district or CESA recognized for excellence at WERMC’s Annual Fall Members' Meeting.
Nominations:
Members may nominate their own district or CESA or be nominated by a peer or WERMC partner by completion of an application, available on the WERMC website, www.wermc.org
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted from January 15, 2025, to September 15, 2025.
Risk Management Award Review Committee:
All applications will be evaluated by WERMC’s Awards Committee and WERMC Board Members. The representatives have a diverse set of backgrounds, including Risk Managers, Finance, Human Resources, Business Officials, Risk Control, Facilities, and other skill sets.
Please email all inquiries to: jodi.traas@charlestaylor.com
We invite you to nominate a WERMC Member District or CESA for the 2025 WERMC Risk Management Award.
To download and complete the application, click the button below!