The COF Awards celebrate the people and teams who drive excellence in compliance across our member institutions. We honor both rising stars and longtime leaders whose work exemplifies our community’s commitment to integrity, innovation, and mentorship.
Award Categories
Rookie of the Year Award
Spotlights an early-career compliance professional whose enthusiasm, fresh perspectives, and rapid growth signal great promise for the future of our field.
MVP Award
Recognizes an individual whose standout achievements over the past year have significantly advanced compliance efforts, inspired peers, and demonstrated exceptional leadership in day-to-day operations.
Coach of the Year Award
Celebrates a mentor who has gone above and beyond to develop emerging compliance talent—sharing expertise, offering career guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Compliance Service Award
Recognizes an individual who exemplifies compliance excellence, leadership and has made innovative contributions over a significant time period to the Compliance community.
2025 Recipients
Rookie of the Year Award
Sammie Paine, CHPC
Privacy Officer
University of Colorado
MVP Award
Jesica Jenson, MS, CHC, CPC
Regulatory Compliance Officer
University of Utah Health
Coach of the Year Award
Christine Bachrach, MS, CIA, CHC-F
Chief Compliance Officer
Utah of Iowa Health Care
Compliance Service Award
Jill McCormack, MSHA, CHC
Vice President, Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer
VCU Health
Stay tuned for more information about the COF Awards Program and how to nominate a deserving individual.
Past Awards
In 2024, the COF recognized a group of exceptional leaders through a one-time initiative. Their achievements reflected a moment in time—highlighting networking, innovation, professional development, and mentorship excellence across our community.