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Greenville SHRM offers 5 awards to recognize outstanding members for their contributions to the field of human resources. Members are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals and/or organizations. Nominations are accepted from January 1 through October 1.

Greenville SHRM appoints a selection committee to facilitate the judging of all nominee applications. The selection committee consists of past presidents and past award recipients. An objective scoring system is used to select the highest scoring nominee for each category.

Award recipients will be recognized at the December Annual Meeting.

2023 Award Nomination Form - All Awards

2 HR Professionals posing with an Awardee holding their certificate

HR Professional of the Year Award

Recognizes excellence in the human resources profession as a practitioner (generalist or specialist). Recipients are eligible to be considered for the South Carolina HR Professional of the Year award.

Eligibility:

Currently employed in HR
Greenville SHRM (designated primary chapter) and SHRM membership
Minimum 3 consecutive years working in HR in the greater Greenville area
Minimum 10 years working as an HR practitioner
Proven track record of successful program implementation and results

Selection Criteria:

Contributions to organizational success
Contributions to the profession
Advancing the profession
Innovation
Education / credentials in HR preferred
Complete application form and supporting documentation

HR Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognizes excellence in the human resources profession over the course of a career. Recipients are eligible to be considered for the South Carolina HR Professional of the Year award.

Eligibility:

Currently employed in HR or retired HR professional
Greenville SHRM (designated primary chapter) and SHRM membership (SHRM membership not required if retired)
Minimum 5 consecutive years working in HR in the greater Greenville area
Minimum 20 years working as an HR practitioner
Proven track record of successful program implementation and results

Selection Criteria:

Contributions to organizational success
Contributions to the profession
Advancing the profession
Innovation
Education / credentials in HR preferred
Complete application form and supporting documentation

HR Rising Star - Early Career Award

This award recognizes professionals who are early in their HR professional career and who are dedicated to making a positive impact on their organization through their role in HR. Recipients are eligible to be considered for the South Carolina HR Rising Star award.

Eligibility

Currently employed in HR
Greenville SHRM (designated primary chapter) and SHRM membership
Less than 10 years working as an HR practitioner
Describe their achievements, leadership and community involvement in their application

Selection Criteria

Describe 3 achievements in HR and organizational impact, innovation, creativity, and resources used
Leadership and community involvement
Complete application form and supporting documentation
Progress toward HR education and/or certification
Provide 2 professional references

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award - Unsung Hero

This award recognizes an individual who goes above and beyond their assigned areas of responsibility to make significant contributions to areas of diversity and inclusion in either their company or the community.

Eligibility

Currently employed in HR or a related field; or a community volunteer
Greenville SHRM (designated primary chapter) and SHRM membership
SHRM membership preferred but not required

Selection Criteria

Contributions to organizational success in diversity and inclusion initiatives
Innovation – e.g. implemented a new diversity strategy or initiative

Previous Years' Award Recipients

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