The Words of Wisdom Award

One of the reasons the IRMI Construction Risk Conference has become such a major event for construction risk management, insurance, legal, and surety professionals is the quality of the educational sessions. Each year, we have 50 or more speakers on the program, most of whom do a great job. However, some go the extra mile to do a stellar job.

These outstanding speakers are characterized by thorough preparation, detailed and useful handouts, effective use of visual aids, and enthusiastic delivery. More importantly, they share practical ideas, tips, and techniques that attendees can take back to their jobs and use.

To recognize the substantial contributions these experts have made to the construction and insurance industries, we started a hall of fame in 1992. The inductees receive our Words of Wisdom Award. To date, 20 outstanding speakers have been honored with this award. Since there have been about 1,000 speakers at the previous IRMI Construction Risk Conferences, they are a truly elite group.

2009 Words of Wisdom Award Winner

Karen A. Reutter was honored with the Words of Wisdom Award at the 29th IRMI Construction Risk Conference in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes her skill and generosity in sharing her expertise in many facets of construction insurance.

Words of Wisdom Award Recipients

• John S. Alberici
• Tim Carter
• James H. Costner
• Steven D. Davis
  
• Diana Eichfeld
• J. William Ernstrom
• Jack P. Gibson
• Gerald I. Katz
• Frank Keres
• Dan Knise
• Steven A. La Shier
• Michael C. Loulakis
• Jeffrey D. Masters
• Tom H. McCarley, III
• Michael J. O’Neill
• William H. Perkins
• Karen A. Reutter
  
• Jeffrey A Segall
• Richard J. Shamis
• Mark J. Spansel