2026 Emerging HR Professional

The Stark County SHRM 2026 Emerging HR Professional Award recognizes an individual who is early in their HR career but already making a meaningful impact. This award celebrates a rising HR professional who demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, a commitment to learning, and the potential to become an influential leader in the HR profession.

2026 Emerging HR Leader – Eligibility Requirements

Must have fewer than five (5) years of professional HR experience.
Must be a current National SHRM member.
Must have primary designation to Stark County SHRM.
Must regularly attend and participate in Stark County SHRM meetings and events.

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1. Name of Nominee (Required.)

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2. Nominee's Email Address (Required.)

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3. Nominee's Phone Number (Required.)

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4. Nominee's Employer (Required.)

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5. Nominee's current job title

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6. How long has the nominee worked in the HR Profession?

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7. Is the nominee a member of National SHRM? (Required.)

Yes

Unknown

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8. Is the nominee a designated member of Stark County SHRM? (Required.)

Yes

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9. Name of Person Making Nomination (Required.)

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10. Relationship to Nomiee (Required.)

Boss

Colleague

Co-Worker

Direct Report

Other (please specify)

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11. Nominator's Email (Required.)

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12. Nominator's Phone Number (Required.)

Nomination Questions

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13. Making an Impact
How has this individual made a positive impact in their HR role, despite being relatively new to the profession? Please share specific examples. (Required.)

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14. Initiative & Innovation
Describe a time when this individual demonstrated initiative, introduced a new idea, solved a problem, or went above and beyond what was expected. (Required.)

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15. Professional Growth & Development
How has this individual demonstrated a commitment to learning, developing their HR skills, and growing professionally? (Required.)

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16. Volunteerism & Community Involvement
How has this individual demonstrated a willingness to give back through volunteer activities, community involvement, professional associations, or other service efforts? (Required.)

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17. Future Potential
What qualities make this individual a rising star in HR, and why do you believe they deserve to be recognized as Stark County SHRM's 2026 Emerging HR Professional?

Thank you for helping us celebrate the next generation of HR professionals!

All nominees for this award will be contacted to verify they meet the requirements of this award. The winner will be announced at the 2026 Holiday/Member Appreciation Breakfast.

To register for the 2026 Holiday/Member Appreciation Breakfast on December 1 please visit the Stark County SHRM website at: www.schra.ohioshrm.org.

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2026 Emerging HR Professional

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* 1. Name of Nominee (Required.)

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* 2. Nominee's Email Address (Required.)

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* 3. Nominee's Phone Number (Required.)

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* 4. Nominee's Employer (Required.)

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* 5. Nominee's current job title

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* 6. How long has the nominee worked in the HR Profession?

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* 7. Is the nominee a member of National SHRM? (Required.)

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* 8. Is the nominee a designated member of Stark County SHRM? (Required.)

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* 9. Name of Person Making Nomination (Required.)

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* 10. Relationship to Nomiee (Required.)

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* 11. Nominator's Email (Required.)

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* 12. Nominator's Phone Number (Required.)

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* 13. Making an ImpactHow has this individual made a positive impact in their HR role, despite being relatively new to the profession? Please share specific examples. (Required.)

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* 14. Initiative & InnovationDescribe a time when this individual demonstrated initiative, introduced a new idea, solved a problem, or went above and beyond what was expected. (Required.)

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* 15. Professional Growth & DevelopmentHow has this individual demonstrated a commitment to learning, developing their HR skills, and growing professionally? (Required.)

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* 16. Volunteerism & Community InvolvementHow has this individual demonstrated a willingness to give back through volunteer activities, community involvement, professional associations, or other service efforts? (Required.)

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* 17. Future PotentialWhat qualities make this individual a rising star in HR, and why do you believe they deserve to be recognized as Stark County SHRM's 2026 Emerging HR Professional?

1. Name of Nominee (Required.)

2. Nominee's Email Address (Required.)

3. Nominee's Phone Number (Required.)

4. Nominee's Employer (Required.)

5. Nominee's current job title

6. How long has the nominee worked in the HR Profession?

7. Is the nominee a member of National SHRM? (Required.)

8. Is the nominee a designated member of Stark County SHRM? (Required.)

9. Name of Person Making Nomination (Required.)

10. Relationship to Nomiee (Required.)

11. Nominator's Email (Required.)

12. Nominator's Phone Number (Required.)

13. Making an Impact
How has this individual made a positive impact in their HR role, despite being relatively new to the profession? Please share specific examples. (Required.)

14. Initiative & Innovation
Describe a time when this individual demonstrated initiative, introduced a new idea, solved a problem, or went above and beyond what was expected. (Required.)

15. Professional Growth & Development
How has this individual demonstrated a commitment to learning, developing their HR skills, and growing professionally? (Required.)

16. Volunteerism & Community Involvement
How has this individual demonstrated a willingness to give back through volunteer activities, community involvement, professional associations, or other service efforts? (Required.)

17. Future Potential
What qualities make this individual a rising star in HR, and why do you believe they deserve to be recognized as Stark County SHRM's 2026 Emerging HR Professional?