Eight Workers’ Compensation Leaders Recognized With IAIABC NextGen Awards

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MONONA, Wis., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The IAIABC NextGen Awards recognize talented and transformative young professionals under the age of 40 who are having a positive impact in their organizations and the workers’ compensation industry. For the 2025 IAIABC NextGen Awards, eight recipients were selected from a pool of outstanding nominees.

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“I was thrilled to learn all about the class of 2025 IAIABC NextGen Award recipients. These young leaders are transforming workers’ compensation with their innovation and passion. These rising stars are making waves at their organizations and in the industry and we look forward to sharing their stories with the wider workers’ compensation community,” says Heather Lore, IAIABC Executive Director.

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The IAIABC congratulates the recipients of the 2025 IAIABC NextGen Awards:

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Stephen Cooper
Executive Director and Senior Economist, NCCI

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Kelsey Daley
Manager, Gradual Onset Psychological Injury, Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

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Reshaun Godfrey
Injury Management Supervisor, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

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Alexis Hildebrand
Administrative Operations Manager, Alaska Division of Workers’ Compensation

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Matthew Jones, Esq.
Executive Partner, Jones Jones LLC

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Grace Kohl
Healthcare Policy Specialist, Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation

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Ashley Miller
Medical Fee Services Compliance Analyst, Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission

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Monica Thunem
Director Strategy and Planning, Workplace Safety Insurance Board of Ontario

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In addition to the NextGen winners, the IAIABC is also proud to recognize 4 additional finalists and 10 honorable mentions whose work is helping to progress and elevate the workers’ compensation industry. View the list of finalists and honorable mention nominees here.

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The IAIABC will share the NextGen Award recipients’ stories throughout the year, including as part of the IAIABC 111th Convention October 6-8, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NextGen Award recipients will also be profiled in a special edition issue of Perspectives, the IAIABC’s digital publication.

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Over the nine years of the IAIABC NextGen Awards, 68 individuals have been recognized with a NextGen Award. Visit www.iaiabc.org/nextgen-awards for more information about this year’s and past NextGen recipients.

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About the IAIABC
The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions is a not-for-profit association representing government agencies charged with the administration of workers’ compensation systems as well as other workers’ compensation professionals in the private sector. Its mission is to find solutions to reduce harm and aid recovery from occupational injuries and illnesses. Learn more about the IAIABC at www.iaiabc.org.

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Contact: Cameron Nudleman, IAIABC Membership & Communications Manager Phone: (608) 410-2216 Email: [email protected]

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