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
• GSHRM (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

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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
• GSHRM (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

Rick Silva, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
2022 HR Professional of the Year Winner

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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
• GSHRM (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 

Kristyn Dees, SHRM-CP
2022 HR Rising Star Winner

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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
• GSHRM (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

Laura Bogardus, PhD, SHRM-SCP
2022 DEI Unsung Hero Winner

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award - Companies

Recognizes leading organizations that rank above average in CEO commitment to diversity and inclusion, human capital, corporate and organizational communication, and supplier diversity.

Eligibility

• A dual GSHRM / SHRM national member (GSHRM is designated primary chapter) must be employed at the organization or company
• A dual GSHRM / SHRM national member (GSHRM is designated primary chapter) must be involved in the company's DEI efforts

Award Criteria

• D & I impact on one or more of the 4 key areas listed above
• Complete application form and supporting documentation

CommunityWorks
2022 DEI Company Award Winner

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Previous Years' Award Recipients