The Riskies

AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE 6TH ANNUAL RISKIES AWARDS: Due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 virus, the Executive Committee of the Georgia State University Risk Management Foundation Board of Trustees has made the difficult decision to cancel the 6th Annual Riskies Awards scheduled for the evening of March 12, 2020. We have greatly appreciated your patience during this rapidly changing situation. We will miss celebrating with all of you, but wanted to act ...out of an abundance of caution to ensure the health and safety of event attendees. The Foundation, faculty, and students appreciate the significant financial and emotional contributions made by our sponsors and awardees. Congratulations to our awardees and event sponsors for their commitment to the risk profession and support of our students. We will follow up with you to determine the best next steps to honor our awardees and to recognize and engage with our sponsors. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact David Buechner at [email protected] or (404) 413-7816. Best regards, John Thielman Executive Director, Risk Management Foundation

Dr. Harold Skipper’s academic influence has circled the globe and established Georgia State University’s Department of Risk Management & Insurance as world-renowned. Today our program attracts talented students from around the world and faculty who conduct ground breaking research on international risk and insurance topics.

Congratulations to all of our 2020 Riskies Students of the Year Awardees! This award recognizes the students for their academic accomplishments and scholastic activities on behalf of their respective associations. Students also receive a scholarship award funded by AssuranceAmerica. Congratulations to our Awardees!

Congratulations to Atlanta RIMS as our 2020 Riskies Corporate Award! This award recognizes a company or companies that have promoted college and university education through their activities and financial support. Thank you Atlanta RIMS for supporting RMI higher education and Georgia State University.

The GSU Risk Management Foundation is pleased to announce Eric Atwater as our Rising Champion awardee! This award recognizes a GSU program graduate who has made a notable and public impact in his company or professional field. Celebrate with us on March 12th at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center.

Congratulations to Phillip Naples as our 2020 Riskies Innovator Awardee! This award recognizes an individual that is changing or influencing the industry in a dynamic way.