2026 HR Leader of the Year

The Stark County SHRM 2026 HR Leader of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding human resources professional with 5 or more years of HR experience who demonstrates exceptional leadership, makes a meaningful impact within their organization, and advances the HR profession. This award celebrates an individual who leads with integrity, inspires others, fosters positive workplace cultures, and demonstrates a commitment to professional excellence, mentorship, and community involvement.

2026 HR Leader of the Year – Eligibility Requirements

Must have five (5) or more 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.
Must currently be employed in an HR role or have recently retired from the HR profession (during 2026).

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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

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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

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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. Organizational Impact
Describe a significant contribution, initiative, or accomplishment led by this individual that positively impacted their organization, employees, or workplace culture. (Required.)

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14. Commitment to the HR Profession
How has this individual contributed to advancing the HR profession, mentoring others, or promoting HR best practices? (Required.)

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15. Volunteerism & Community Involvement
Describe the nominee's volunteer activities, community service, professional association involvement, or other efforts to give back. How have these contributions made a difference? (Required.)

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16. Why This Individual?
What sets this nominee apart from other HR leaders, and why do you believe they deserve to be recognized as Stark County SHRM's 2026 HR Leader of the Year? (Required.)

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17. Additional Information
Is there any additional information about this nominee that you would like the selection committee to know?

Thank you for recognizing excellence in the HR profession!

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 HR Leader of the Year

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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. Organizational ImpactDescribe a significant contribution, initiative, or accomplishment led by this individual that positively impacted their organization, employees, or workplace culture. (Required.)

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* 14. Commitment to the HR ProfessionHow has this individual contributed to advancing the HR profession, mentoring others, or promoting HR best practices? (Required.)

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* 15. Volunteerism & Community InvolvementDescribe the nominee's volunteer activities, community service, professional association involvement, or other efforts to give back. How have these contributions made a difference? (Required.)

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* 16. Why This Individual?What sets this nominee apart from other HR leaders, and why do you believe they deserve to be recognized as Stark County SHRM's 2026 HR Leader of the Year? (Required.)

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* 17. Additional InformationIs there any additional information about this nominee that you would like the selection committee to know?

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. Organizational Impact
Describe a significant contribution, initiative, or accomplishment led by this individual that positively impacted their organization, employees, or workplace culture. (Required.)

14. Commitment to the HR Profession
How has this individual contributed to advancing the HR profession, mentoring others, or promoting HR best practices? (Required.)

15. Volunteerism & Community Involvement
Describe the nominee's volunteer activities, community service, professional association involvement, or other efforts to give back. How have these contributions made a difference? (Required.)

16. Why This Individual?
What sets this nominee apart from other HR leaders, and why do you believe they deserve to be recognized as Stark County SHRM's 2026 HR Leader of the Year? (Required.)

17. Additional Information
Is there any additional information about this nominee that you would like the selection committee to know?