Nominations Open from May 1 - June 30

The HR Florida State Council and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) are proud to announce the Spirit of Patriotism Award. This award honors a Florida-based Human Resources professional who has supported the Guard and Reserve by educating themselves, their employer, and/or their local SHRM chapter. This person has made a positive impact on employers as well as employees who are part of the Guard, Reserve, and/or spouses of Guard and Reserve. Nominations will be reviewed based upon efforts made by the nominee and results of programs implemented, along with any supporting documentation.

Benefits of Winning
  • Award presented at the October Leadership Conference attended by HR chapter leaders from around the state
  • Detailed coverage in the HR Florida Review magazine with a readership of over 15,000
  • An honorarium of $500 to the winner
Eligibility

Nominees must be either a member of SHRM, of their local SHRM-affiliated chapter, or both. Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged.

Guidelines
  • Entries must be received no later than June 30, 2025
  • Submission of the entry implies support and approval of the entry by the nominee.
  • Chapters may nominate more than one candidate.
  • Incomplete entries may be disqualified at the discretion of the selection committee.
  • At the discretion of the selection committee, an award winner may not be chosen.
The selection committee is comprised of active HR Florida State Council Members and ESGR representatives.

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* 1. Nominator

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* 2. Nominee

Nominations will be reviewed based upon efforts made by the nominee and results of programs implemented, along with any supporting documentation. 
The next series of questions focus on education/awareness and programmatic impact. 

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