Hall of Fame Members
The FERMA Hall of Fame recognizes an individual’s commitment to and support of FERMA and his or her outstanding achievements in the field of employee benefits and risk management.
2010 – Scott Clark, Miami Dade County Public Schools
2009 – Nancy Haydon, Marion County School District
2009 – John Radcliffe, Duval County School District
Best Practices Award
The Best Practices Award recognizes Florida School Districts that have implemented excellent employee safety, health and risk management programs and is based on a comprehensive program audit performed by the sponsor, Employers’ Mutual Inc.
2023 – Marjorie Kenol, Collier County Public Schools
2022 – Josh Dailey, Gulf County Public Schools
2021 – Chris Olson, Taylor County Public Schools
2019 – Linda King, Polk County Public Schools
2018 – Two School Districts Tied This Year:
Buddy Brown, Facilities Administrator – Holmes County School District
Scott Jamison, Supervisor II-Risk Management – Alachua County Public Schools
2017 – Glen Lather, Manager of Safety & Risk Management – Hillsborough County Public Schools
2016 – Lauren DeRidder, Risk Manager – Lake County Schools
2015 – Sonya Alford, Director of Human Resources – Walton County School District
2014 – Karen Retherford, Human Resource Officer Manager – Santa Rosa Schools
2013 – Glen Lathers, Manager, Risk Management and Safety – Hillsborough County Public Schools
2012 – Sandra (Sandy) Higginbotham, Director, Insurance & Employee Benefits – Volusia County School District
2011 – Carol Holtz, Director of Risk Management – St. Johns County
2010 – Ken DeBord, Coordinator of Risk & Benefits Management – The School District of Osceola County
2009 – Glen Lathers, Manager, Risk Management and Safety – Hillsborough County Public Schools