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13^th Annual Capstone Award Nominations Being Accepted

Are you an individual who exemplifies risk management, or do you know someone who does? We want to hear from you! The Authority is seeking nominations for the 13^th Annual Capstone Award. The award is presented annually at the Authority’s Risk Management Educational Forum to an individual who exemplifies best practices in risk management. Submissions will be accepted from March 30 through April 27, 2026.

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Nominees can be from any position within a member agency. They need to be champions of risk management! Here are the characteristics that will be considered:

• Works to support or improve risk management within your agency.
• Influences others in developing or maintaining positive risk management efforts in the work environment.
• Exhibits good risk management practices in the workplace.

At the 2025 Risk Management Educational Forum, Dorna Farhadi, human resources manager for the City of Laguna Niguel, was presented with the Capstone Award. Farhadi was selected from four finalists and chosen for her role in advancing the city’s risk management efforts. In her role, Farhadi led the development of a citywide Wellness Program focused on staff well-being. She also worked with the Authority to address significant risk concerns related to the reconstruction of a major arterial road.

The 2026 Capstone Award winner will be recognized at this year’s Forum on October 7–9, 2026, at the Portola Hotel in Monterey. If you have questions about the Capstone Award, please contact us via email.

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