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.
2020 Recipients
The presentation of the 2020 President's Awards took place during the IAIABC 106th Convention - Virtual in September 2020.
President's Award
Rafael Gonzalez, Partner, Cattie & Gonzalez
In recognition of your dedicated scholarship of workers’ compensation law. Through your work, professionals around the world deepen their knowledge and understanding of workers’ compensation systems.
Frances Perkins Award
Dato' Sri Dr. Mohammad Azman Aziz Mohammed, Chief Executive, Social Security Organization of Malaysia
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
Phil Germain, CEO, Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board
In recognition of your outstanding efforts “In improving the working conditions of the masses.” ~ Samuel Gompers, 1916
Samuel Gompers Award
John Howard, Director, NIOSH
In recognition of your outstanding efforts “In improving the working conditions of the masses.” ~ Samuel Gompers, 1916
Award of Merit
Raji Chadarevian, Director of Medical Regulation and Informatics, NCCI
For outstanding contribution of leadership, commitment, and professional talent in furthering the goals of the IAIABC.
Associate Member Award of Merit
Lisa Anne Bickford, Government Relations Director, Coventry
For outstanding contribution of leadership, commitment, and professional talent in furthering the goals of the IAIABC.
Outstanding Achievement in EDI
Monica Blackwell, Senior Professional Services Consultant, Mitchell | Genex
For outstanding contribution and commitment to the development of IAIABC Electronic Data Interchange standards for workers’ compensation reporting.