Description
This award celebrates HR teams that demonstrate exceptional collaboration, strategic planning, and execution in advancing HR practices. Recognized teams have successfully delivered initiatives aligned with CPHR Alberta's competency framework and a clearly defined organizational need.
With clear goals, processes, and measurable outcomes, these teams ensure smooth, timely, and budget-conscious implementation. Their approach includes robust training, communication, and stakeholder support, leading to seamless integration into organizational practices.
Their efforts result in measurable, positive impacts for employees, stakeholders, and the broader community. Through resilience, adaptability, and shared leadership, they exemplify the power of teamwork in driving 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 2026 Member Recognition Gala.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
- At least one member on the team holds the CPHR Alberta designation.
- 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 has been implemented within the last three years (January 2022) and has a specific impact that can be measured.
- Falls within 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
Nomination Criteria:
- Nominee and Nominator (if applicable) information
- Answer all following questions about the project/initiative. This includes written answers explaining why the project/initiative deserves the award.
- Please describe the company size, HR department's budget, and allocation.
- Please describe who was involved, what was done, and why this team deserves this award.
- Please describe the organization before the initiative/program.
What was the need/reasoning for the initiative/program? - Please describe the project plan and the project management practices that were used.
What were the goals, processes, and objectives of the initiative/program?
How would the success of the initiative/program be measured? - Please describe how the initiative/program was implemented.
Was it on time, budget, and within resources allocated?
Were there training items/resources available for all users (training, communications for front and back-end users)? The initiative/program stayed on track with the plan for implementation with only a few minor adjustments due to unforeseen circumstances. - Were the goals, objectives, and desired outcomes achieved?
What were the measurable results? Please share any KPIs.
Was there anything (positively) surprising?
What was the impact on stakeholders and/or the larger community? - Please describe the leadership team's role throughout the initiative/program.
Please describe the leadership strategy throughout the initiative/program.
Please describe how the team supported each other throughout the initiative/program.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Project/Initiative Need | 20.0% |
| Implementation | 20.0% |
| Impact | 20.0% |
| Support & Leadership | 20.0% |
| Planning | 15.0% |
| Aligns with CPHR Alberta Competency Areas | 5.0% |