President's Awards
The annual President’s Awards honor those who demonstrate commitment and achievement in reducing harm and aiding recovery from occupational injuries and illnesses.
2022 Recipients
Congratulations to the recipients of the IAIABC 2022 President's Awards. The presentation of the President's Awards took place during the IAIABC 108th Convention in September 2022.
President's Award
Karl Aumann, Chairman, Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission
In appreciation for dedicated leadership and service to the IAIABC and international workers’ compensation community.
Past President's Award
Ron Dressler, Director, Division of Industrial Accidents, Utah Labor Commission
In appreciation for dedicated leadership and service to the IAIABC and international workers’ compensation community.
Frances Perkins Award
Jill Gradwohl Schroeder, Administrator, Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court
For following in the footsteps of Frances Perkins, U.S. Secretary of Labor and IAIABC President, who was a role model for innovation and progressive leadership in workers' compensation and social security.
International Collaboration Award
Irina Nemirovsky, Research Data Specialist, California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation
For excellence in promoting collaboration and understanding between international workers’ compensation and social security agencies.
Samuel Gompers Award
Chris Godfrey, Director, U.S. Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs
In recognition of your outstanding efforts “In improving the working conditions of the masses.” ~ Samuel Gompers, 1916
Award of Merit
Meng Li Che, Assistant Chief Industrial Appeals Judge, Washington Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
For outstanding contribution of leadership, commitment, and professional talent in furthering the goals of the IAIABC.
Outstanding Achievement in EDI
Amy Royce, Senior Data Consultant, NCCI
For outstanding contribution and commitment to the development of IAIABC Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) standards for workers’ compensation reporting.
Associate Member Award of Merit
Steve Wurzelbacher, Director of the Center for Workers’ Compensation Studies, National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health
For oustanding contribution of leadership, commitment, and professional talent in furthering the goals of the IAIABC