CPHR Alberta created the Eldon Emerson Scholarship in 2021 to recognize Eldon's exceptional leadership in our community and continued drive to share his passion for the human resources profession. In 2013 Eldon received the Fellowship award, a prestigious honorary award that recognizes Chartered Professionals in Human Resources who have made exemplary contributions to the profession.
Eldon's proven ability of HR leadership and community involvement are evident through his roles as the Chair of the founding Committee of the Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA) (now known as CPHR Alberta) in developing the key principles, operating terms, and getting independent groups to join under the organization. Eldon was elected as the first president when HRIA came into force. Eldon has extensive HR experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors and depicts ongoing involvement in the broader HR community.
CPHR Alberta launched the Diploma Scholarship in 2023 to support student members majoring (synonymous to focus, concentration, and emphasis) in an HR 2-year diploma program. The recipient of this scholarship shows pride in academic merit, community engagement, excellence in the Human Resources discipline and demonstrates an interest to pursue the CPHR designation.
Submission Deadline: 11:59pm, December 1, 2025
