Left to right: California JPIA Executive Committee President Margaret Finlay, Human Resources Director Nickole Domini with the City of San Luis Obispo, Board Director Larry Walsh with the Big Bear City Community Services District, Clerk and Contract Services Manager Melody Bartlette with the City of Santa Clarita, and California JPIA Chief Operating Officer Paul Zeglovitch
Left to right: California JPIA Executive Committee President Margaret Finlay, Risk Manager Heather Campbell with the City of Fountain Valley, Assistant to the City Manager Susan Shaker with the City of Chino Hills, Police Communications Director Kasandra Edwards and Dispatch Manager Lindsay Milam with the West Cities Police Communications Center, and California JPIA Liability Program Manager Chris Kustra
The California JPIA recognized six of its members for their achievements in risk management by honoring them with the 2026 Risk Management Award. The Risk Management Awards highlight dedicated efforts and accomplishments in risk management, recognizing Authority members that have demonstrated the best overall performance in the Liability Program and the Workers’ Compensation Program.
For the Primary Liability Program, the Best Overall Performance Award winners were:
- For non-municipal agencies: West Cities Police Communications Center
- For municipal agencies without police exposure: City of Chino Hills
- For municipal agencies with police exposure: City of Fountain Valley
For the Primary Workers’ Compensation Program, the Best Overall Performance Award winners were:
- For non-municipal agencies: Big Bear City Community Services District
- For municipal agencies without public safety exposure: City of Santa Clarita
- For municipal agencies with public safety exposure: ity of San Luis Obispo
The award winners were honored at the Authority’s Board of Directors meeting on July 22, 2026, in La Palma.