Description
This award celebrates HR teams that advance HR practices through strong collaboration, strategic planning, and execution. Recipients deliver initiatives aligned with CPHR Alberta's competency framework and a clearly defined organizational need.
These teams set clear goals, follow effective processes, and achieve measurable results while implementing projects on time and within budget. They support adoption through training, communication, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring smooth integration into organizational practices.
Their work creates measurable benefits for employees, stakeholders, and the broader community. Through adaptability, resilience, and shared leadership, they show how teamwork can drive meaningful change.
All teams who meet the criteria, as evaluated by our Awards Selection Committee, will be honoured as 2026 HR Excellence Team Recipients and celebrated with a dedicated spotlight at the 2027 Member Recognition Gala.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
- Team Leads nominated in the Spotlight Individual Excellence category are not eligible to be nominated in the Team Excellence category for the same award period.
- At least one team member must hold the CPHR designation.
- The initiative/project was carried out or took place mainly in Alberta.
- National projects may qualify if the leading team is located in Alberta.
- Initiative/project was implemented within the last three years, beginning January 2023, and concluded by December 2026,
and has a measurable impact in at least one of the following areas:- Organizational Relationships and Wellness
- Integrated Talent Management
- Strategic Development of Organizations
- Working with the Organization
- Working with Others
- Initiative/project was implemented within the last three years, beginning January 2023, and concluded by December 2026,
- A team that a CPHR Alberta Board Member is on is not eligible during the Board Members term. A team that falls under or is from their organization (i.e. – their direct reports team or their peer's team) would be eligible, however the nomination cannot come from the CPHR Board Member.
- Nominations will only be considered if all sections of the Nomination Form are completed by the submission deadline. This includes all team member information, multiple choices, and written answers.
Evaluation Criteria:
1. Strategic Impact: The organizational need for the initiative has been clearly defined and demonstrates alignment with the strategic priorities with measurable benefits identified. The initiative impacted stakeholders outside of the project team and generated benefits beyond the implementation period.
2. Innovation: An overview of new and innovative practices, processes and approaches were identified by the team and appropriately integrated into the project workplan as described. This may include the introduction of new technology, practices, or use of data.
3. Collaboration: Team members coordinated responsibilities and the decision-making process to ensure all equally participated. Stakeholders were identified and engaged throughout the process, and support to individuals and teams provided as appropriate through implementation and after.
4. Execution: The project workplan included goals and objectives, timelines, and milestones. Deliverables were complete, accurate, and appropriate based on the goals established. Resources were provided and adequate to ensure success. The team responded effectively to challenges and barriers to success and were adaptable to changing priorities and needs.
5. Sustainability & Results: Measurable results and KPIs were identified in the workplan and confirmed success of the project when completed. The success of the project guarantees sustainability and can be scaled or replicated as needed.
6. Overall Nomination: The nomination demonstrates how the team collaborated and worked together to design and implement an HR-related initiative that supported an organizational priority.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Strategic Impact | 20.0% |
| Innovation | 15.0% |
| Collaboration | 15.0% |
| Execution | 20.0% |
| Sustainability & Results | 20.0% |
| Nomination Quality | 10.0% |