Description
As passionate advocates for the HR profession, the HR Champion actively integrates HR into strategic decision-making and planning, reinforcing the importance of the profession across all levels of the organization. Their unique personality, compelling story, and measurable impact distinguish them as true leaders and role models within their organization.
With a people-first approach, recipients are mentors within their organizations - guiding and empowering others to achieve their goals and fostering strong, collaborative team dynamics. They lead by example, ensuring teams and individuals are supported with the resources and encouragement needed to thrive. Their forward-thinking approach embraces emerging HR trends and technologies, driving transformative change and organizational success.
Educators play a vital role in this space—mentoring future HR professionals, shaping organizational culture through learning, and driving forward-thinking approaches that embrace emerging HR trends and technologies.
In recognition of their strong commitment to advancing the HR profession through advocacy, all individuals who meet the criteria, as evaluated by our awards selection committee, will be honoured as 2026 HR Champion Recipients and celebrated with a dedicated spotlight at the 2026 Member Recognition Gala.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
- Is not a member of CPHR Alberta but employed by an Alberta company (can be an HR Faculty member and/or executive outside of HR).
- Follows HR trends (involved and committed to the HR profession).
- Follows the CPHR Alberta Vision and Mission and the Code of Ethics.
- Provides support to those (employees/colleagues, students, alumni, etc. in HR) that are designated but are not themselves designated.
Nomination Criteria:
- Nominator 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 how the nominee has supported the HR team and/or an HR individual. Were they an integral part of an HR initiative? How? How did they utilize the HR team/department for organizational success?
- Describe how the nominee supports members and the organization in their goals.
What are the measurable results and how do they tie into HR?
Please describe how the nominee approaches their position with care, humility, and integrity. - 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? - Please describe the nominee's commitment to championing HR within their organization.
Did they increase the credibility of HR within the organization?
Is HR considered in decision making or strategic planning? - Please describe how the nominee follows the CPHR Alberta Competency Framework and the Code of Ethics,
even if they may not be fully aware themselves. - Why does the nominee deserve this award?
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Impact & Leadership | 25.0% |
| Commitment to HR | 25.0% |
| Innovation & Creativity | 20.0% |
| Values Alignment | 20.0% |
| Storytelling/Nomination Quality | 10.0% |