Woodbury, NY, May 1, 2025 — SterlingRisk (Woodbury, NY) SterlingRisk Insurance, part of a nationally ranked Top 15 insurance brokerage, announced that SterlingRisk Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer Donna Raab has been recognized as a 2025 Top 10 Human Resources Professional Award Winner by OnCon Icon. The award was announced during a virtual ceremony presented by OnConferences honoring excellence in HR across multiple industries.
“Donna’s recognition as a Top 10 Human Resources Professional is a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence,” stated SterlingRisk CEO David Sterling. “She incorporates our core values in every human resource initiative, helping to ensure that we attract and retain the best available talent. Everyone at SterlingRisk joins me in congratulating Donna on this remarkable, well-deserved achievement.”
The OnCon Icon Top 100 Awards are peer and community voted global awards determined by observation of work. Winners represent some of the top individuals from around the world who:
- Make a considerable impact on their organization.
- Offer strong contributions to their professional community through thought leadership.
- Innovate in their role/career.
- Exhibit exceptional leadership.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized as a 2025 Top 10 Human Resources Professional Award winner,” observed Raab. “Thank you to OnConferences and my incredible support network of family, friends, colleagues, partners, and the HR community. In particular, I thank David Sterling and the entire SterlingRisk team for 15 years of trust, growth, and collaboration.”
At SterlingRisk, Raab oversees all Human Resources operations, including employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, talent retention, and the development of policies that support employee growth and advancement. She also led the creation and rollout of SterlingRisk’s Values Initiative, which now informs key practices such as values-based hiring, community engagement, employee recognition, and performance management. The initiative has played a significant role in the company earning both “Great Places to Work” and “Fortune Best” certifications.
To learn more about the OnCon Icon Awards, visit www.onconferences.com.




