Award Categories
The Award categories reflect the broad range of human resources programs. Three of the Awards (HR Professional of the Year, HR Academic of the Year and HR Rising Star) are for individual achievement while the other seven can be applied to a team, organization and/or individual.
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Toronto Star - HR Professional of the Year Award
Toronto Star - HR Professional of the Year Award
An individual who has devoted his/her career to the advancement of the human resources profession, including mentoring others and contributing to HR professional associations.
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Please note: Permission of individual nominated is required.
Canadian HR Reporter - HR Rising Star Award
Canadian HR Reporter - HR Rising Star Award
An individual with 3-5 years of experience whose early success indicates future human resources leadership and achievement potential.
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Please note: Permission of individual nominated is required.
Innovation in Employment Branding Award
Innovation in Employment Branding Award
An individual, team or organization whose work on employment branding was instrumental in transforming their organization into an employer of choice.
Please note: Permission of individual nominated is required.
Innovation in Total Rewards Award
Innovation in Total Rewards Award
An individual, team or organization that has successfully used innovative reward strategies to create a performance culture.
Please note: Permission of individual nominated is required.
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
A team, organization or individual who has successfully championed corporate social responsibility in their organization.
Please note: Permission of individual nominated is required.
TD Insurance Meloche Monnex - Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership Award
TD Insurance Meloche Monnex - Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership Award
A team, organization or individual who successfully implemented a corporate governance renewal in their organization.
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Right Management - Overall Talent Management Award
Right Management - Overall Talent Management Award
An individual, team or organization who has successfully implemented a talent management strategy in their organizations.
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Please note: Permission of individual nominated is required.
HR Academic of the Year Award
HR Academic of the Year Award
An individual who has had an impact on the human resources profession through excellence in curriculum design, teaching, research or program leadership.
Please note: Permission of individual nominated is required.
Employer Champion of IEP Award
Employer Champion of IEP Award
A team, organization or individual with a commitment to diversity and who has successfully implemented an Internationally Educated Professionals' strategy in their organization.
Please note: Permission of individual nominated is required.
HR Challenge Award
HR Challenge Award
A team, organization or individual who successfully maintained workplace morale and productivity while overcoming a tremendous human resources challenge.
Please note: Permission of individual nominated is required.