Description
This award recognizes outstanding HR professionals who exemplify leadership, innovation, and dedication to the field. Aligned with CPHR Alberta's strategic priorities and core competencies, recipients inspire others through mentorship, collaboration, and impactful leadership.
They are a champion of innovation, embracing emerging trends, technologies, and creative approaches that advance organizational success. Their commitment to growth, resilience, and continuous learning makes them a passionate advocate and role model within the HR community.
All nominees who meet the criteria, as evaluated by our awards selection committee, will be honoured as 2026 HR Excellence Recipients and receive an individual spotlight at the 2026 Member Recognition Gala.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a CPHR Alberta Member.
- Must have held a CPHR Alberta membership (of any type) for a minimum of two years prior to award nomination (i.e. October 2023).
- The nominee has made a significant impact in rubric areas/nomination guidelines since January 2025
(awards are given for the 2025 calendar year only).
Nomination Requirements:
- Nominator (if applicable) and Nominee information.
- Answer all following questions about the nominee. This includes written answers explaining why the nominee deserves the award.
- What level of experience is the nominee?
- Please describe the nominee's influence and impact on their organization's HR projects/initiatives and/or the overall HR department.
- Please describe how the nominee approaches their position with care, humility, and integrity.
- Please describe how the nominee provides guidance and support to other colleagues.
- Please describe how the nominee has employed new and innovative techniques, approaches, and/or technologies.
How were these received by others (i.e. were there any challenges, how were they handled)? - How does the nominee demonstrate continued growth and development?
Do they introduce newly acquired knowledge into the workplace? - How does the nominee apply their education and experience to their position?
- How has the nominee advocated for the HR profession and/or shown good judgement in seeking support from others?
Please highlight any volunteer efforts and/or community contributions the nominee has made. - Why does the nominee deserve this award?
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Impact & Leadership | 20.0% |
| Innovation & Creativity | 20.0% |
| Collaboration, Teamwork, & Community Engagement | 20.0% |
| Dedication, Commitment, Growth, & Learning | 20.0% |
| Storytelling/Nomination Quality | 10.0% |
| Values Alignment | 10.0% |