Thank you for nominating someone for the John M. Sopranuk Award.
The John M. Sopranuk Award was created by CPPC to recognize a Colorado public sector retirement plan sponsor representative who demonstrates excellence in the pursuit of fiduciary responsibility.
About John M. Sopranuk
John M. Sopranuk was a 30-year veteran of the Aurora (Colorado) Police Department. In 1986, Lt. Sopranuk initiated the withdrawal of the City of Aurora Police from the state retirement system; to what is now a 401(a) Pension Plan. A trustee with the plan since 1989, he served continuously as President of the Board of Trustees since 1990. Since 1991, Sopranuk testified in judicial and local committee hearings, as well as numerous Colorado General Assembly legislative committees concerning administrative pension policy and state law relative to retirement plans and fiduciary responsibilities. John was often a requested guest panelist, speaker, and subject matter expert for national Colorado retirement plan conferences and seminars.