2022
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) -
For the 25th year in a row, SBCERA received GFOA’s Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the
2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Institutional Investor’s 2022 Rising Stars
- SBCERA’s Investment Officer, Thomas Kim was named one of
Institutional
Investor’s 2022 Rising Stars at the 5th Annual
Allocators’ Choice Awards in New York, along with nine others
from around the U.S. Institutional Investor’s editorial team
chose the rising starts from a pool of talented allocators by
their peers, leadership, and industry experts. Honored for this
immediate impact on SBCERA’s innovative team and his efforts in
building strategic partnerships, while growing its
geographical footprint.
California Association of Public Information Officials
(CAPIO)
- SBCERA received top statewide honors for our commitment to
effective communications by the California Association of Public
Information Officials (CAPIO). The CAPIO Epic Awards program
recognizes the most creative and effective efforts in areas of
communication and honors work that transcends innovation and
craft. SBCERA’s website redesign project received an Excellence
in Public Information & Communications (EPIC) Award and a Best in
Show Award. Our
strategic communications plan and
retirement consultation guide received Awards of Distinction.
Both awards represent the highest standards of performance in
government communications throughout California.
Communicator of the Year – SBCERA’s Director of
Communications & Stakeholder Relations, Olivia Applegate was named
Communicator of the Year by the California Association of
Public Information Officials (CAPIO). Honored for her exceptional
leadership and excellence in strategic communications, Olivia has
raised the bar in public communications. Her innovative approach,
and forward-thinking have elevated SBCERA’s communications
efforts to be one of the most active in the pension industry,
setting a new standard for excellence.
2021
PRSA Inland Empire Polaris Awards - SBCERA
was recognized with three Polaris Awards from the Public
Relations Society of America – Inland Empire Chapter (PRSA-IE).
The Polaris was awarded for SBCERA’s Strategic
Communications Plan, eNewsletter Campaigns “Journey to
Retirement” and “Life After Retirement”, and Retirement
Consultation Guide.
Government Finance Officers Association
- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting for the 2020 Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report (ACFR). This marks the
24th consecutive year SBCERA has received this award. SBCERA
also received a GFOA Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award for
the 2020 Popular Annual
Financial Report (PAFR).
Asset International’s Chief Investment Officer
(aiCIO) - aiCIO has named Don Pierce, Chief
Investment Officer (CIO) at the San Bernardino County Employees’
Retirement Association (SBCERA) to Chief Investment
Officer Magazine’s 2021 Power 100 list of top investment
officers. You can read more about the top CIOs here.
2020
PRSA Inland Empire Polaris Awards - SBCERA
was recognized with a Polaris Award from the Public Relations
Society of America – Inland Empire Chapter (PRSA-IE). The Polaris
was awarded for excellence in our recent Website Redesign
project.
Government Finance Officers Association
- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting for the 2019 Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report (ACFR). This marks the 23rd consecutive
year SBCERA has received this award. SBCERA also received a GFOA
Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award for the 2019 Popular Annual
Financial Report (PAFR).
2019
Government Finance Officers Association
- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting for the 2018 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR), “Journey to the Top.” This marks the
22nd consecutive year SBCERA has received this award. SBCERA also
received a GFOA Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award for
the 2018 Popular
Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
2018
PRSA Inland Empire Polaris Awards - SBCERA
was recognized with a Polaris Award from the Public Relations
Society of America – Inland Empire Chapter (PRSA-IE). The Polaris
was awarded for SBCERA’s 2017 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR), “MVP.”
Government Finance Officers Association
- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting for the 2017 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR). This marks the 21st consecutive year
SBCERA has received this award. SBCERA also received a GFOA
Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award for the 2017 Popular Annual Financial
Report (PAFR).
California Association of Public Information Officials
(CAPIO) Excellence in Communications Awards
- SBCERA was recognized with an Award of Distinction for the
Live Chat feature on our website.
The American Advertising Federation – Inland
Empire: SBCERA and our graphic design partner, Spencer
Lewis Marketing Group, won a Silver American Advertising Award
for the 2017
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), “MVP.” We also
won Bronze American Advertising Awards for the 2017 Popular Annual Financial
Report (PAFR) and “1 Year Member-Versary” direct mail
postcard. The competition recognizes those who demonstrate the
highest level of creative excellence in advertising.
2017
PRSA Inland Empire Polaris Awards - SBCERA
was recognized with a Polaris Award and a Capella Award from the
Public Relations Society of America – Inland Empire Chapter
(PRSA-IE). The Polaris was awarded for SBCERA’s 2016 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR), “SB Strong,” and the Capella Award
was presented for our live “Chat” feature. The annual Polaris
Awards recognize the very best in strategic public relations
programs and tactical execution in the Inland Empire, and
represent the highest standards of performance in the public
relations profession.
Government Finance Officers Association
- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting for the 2016 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR). This marks the 20th consecutive year
SBCERA has received this award. SBCERA also received its first
GFOA Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award for
the 2016 Popular
Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
The American Advertising Federation – Inland
Empire: SBCERA and our graphic design partner, Spencer
Lewis Group, have won a Silver American Advertising Award for
the 2016
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), “SB Strong.”
The competition recognizes those who demonstrate the highest
level of creative excellence in advertising.
2016
PRSA Inland Empire Polaris Awards - SBCERA
was recognized with a Polaris Award and a Capella Award from the
Public Relations Society of America – Inland Empire Chapter
(PRSA-IE). The Polaris was awarded for SBCERA’s 2015 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR), “Enjoying the Fruits of Retirement,”
and the Capella Award was presented for the Quarterly
Review newsletter. The annual Polaris Awards recognize the
very best in strategic public relations programs and tactical
execution in the Inland Empire, and represent the highest
standards of performance in the public relations profession.
California Association of Public Information Officials
(CAPIO) Excellence in Communications Awards for the
“SBCERA Pre-Retirement Webinar” in
the category of Digital/Interactive, eGovernment Services.
CAPIO’s “Excellence in Communication” awards recognize the most
creative and effective efforts in the areas of communication and
marketing campaigns, newsletter production, photography, special
events, writing, website development and video production.
The American Advertising Federation: Inland
Empire – Bronze American Advertising Award (previously
known as ADDYs) for the 2015 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR), “Enjoying the Fruits of Retirement.”
The competition recognizes those who demonstrate the highest
level of creative excellence in advertising.
2015
PRSA Inland Empire Polaris Awards - The
SBCERA 2014
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), “Managing Your
Retirement Resources,” earned a Polaris Award in 2015. According
to PRSA-IE, the annual award recognizes public relations tactics
and programs that successfully incorporate sound research,
planning, execution and evaluation. The Polaris Awards represent
the highest standards of performance in the public relations
profession in the Inland Empire.
Asset International’s Chief Investment Officer
(aiCIO) - aiCIO has named Don Pierce, Chief
Investment Officer (CIO) at the San Bernardino County Employees’
Retirement Association (SBCERA) as #48 in “The New Power 100″
investment officer rankings. “He is ‘one of the most creative and
thoughtful’ public fund investors around, according to his
peers.”
Government Finance Officers
Association - Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2014 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR). This marks the 18th consecutive year
SBCERA has received this award.
The American Advertising Federation: Inland
Empire – Silver and Bronze American Advertising
Awards (previously known as ADDYs) for the 2014 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) “Managing Your Retirement
Resources” and the summer 2014 Quarterly Review Newsletter,
respectively. The competition recognizes those who demonstrate
the highest level of creative excellence in advertising.
