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HAI Group’s Risk Management Awards program celebrates excellence in safety and risk management through four distinct categories. These awards highlight exceptional initiatives and contributions that make a meaningful impact.
New for 2026:
This year, we’ve expanded the program with three new award categories designed to recognize innovation, technology, collaboration, and organizational performance across the affordable housing industry.
We’ve also increased several award amounts from $500 to $1,000, with the Risk Champion of the Year Award increasing from $750 to $2,500.
The submission period for this year’s Risk Management Awards is now closed. Please contact your designated risk control consultant with any questions.
Learn more about the award categories
NEW! Community Partnership Award
Recognizes a housing organization’s most impactful collaboration with a local or community organization. This award honors partnerships that improve resident well-being, enhance housing services, or address critical community needs through shared resources, innovation, and mutual support.
The winner will receive an award of $1,000 paid to the housing organization.
NEW! Safety Innovation Award
Recognizes a housing organization that has implemented a new or innovative approach to enhancing safety for residents and/or staff. Whether through process redesign, community engagement, property redevelopment, infrastructure improvements, or technology, this award celebrates forward-thinking solutions that proactively address safety risks.
The winner will receive an award of $1,000 paid to the housing organization.
NEW! Best Use of Technology
Recognizes a housing organization that has successfully implemented innovative technology to strengthen risk management practices, improve operational efficiency, and enhance resident or staff safety.
The winner will receive an award of $1,000 paid to the housing organization.
Risk Champion of the Year Award
Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing risk management practices and promoting a culture of safety within their organization.
The winner will receive an award of $2,500 paid to the housing organization.
Submissions are evaluated by the HAI Group Risk Control and Consulting Department. The top five selected submissions for each category will be presented to HAI Group board and committee members for final selection.
To enter, you must be a member of the Housing Authority Risk Retention Group, Inc. (HARRG) or Housing Authority Property Insurance, A Mutual Company (HAPI). Programs designed by consultants or service providers are not eligible. Previous submissions are not eligible.
The 2025 Risk Management Award Winners
Employee Safety Award
Accepted by:
Jennifer Dominquez, Opportunity Home San Antonio, TX:
Toolbox Talks! Safety Skills for Employees
Best Use of Grant Funds
Accepted by:
Alissa Italiano, Syracuse Housing Authority, NY:
Door Access Control
Upgrade Program
Resident Safety Award
Accepted by:
Jennifer Dominquez, Opportunity Home San
Antonio, TX:
Proactive Fire Prevention: Implementing Auto Stove Shut-Off Technology for Enhanced Resident Safety and Reduced Housing Losses
Risk Champion of the Year
Decatur Housing Authority, NE:
Risk Champion Jason Pounds, Maintenance Man
Collaboration with a Community Organization
Accepted by:
Noria Williamson, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority, OH:
Scan for Safety
