Nominations for 2014 Mississippi HR Awards
by: Kyle Jones
It is time to nominate for the 2014 Mississippi HR Awards. Nominations are accepted from individuals on behalf of themselves or as a recommendation of another. As a previous recipient of the Mississippi Spirit of HR Award, I consider myself humbled and lucky to be amongst this group of human resource professionals.
Melissa Drennan, PHR, Mississippi SHRM State Council Secretary/Treasurer, provides the following information about the awards. Perhaps you are the next Spirit winner? Or, perhaps you might be the next Mississippi Human Resources Professional of the Year?
Mississippi Human Resource Professional of the Year Award
The Mississippi Human Resource Professional of the Year Award is presented annually to a SHRM member that has shown outstanding service and has promoted the profession of Human Resources in the state of Mississippi. The recipient should be an outstanding leader within and outside of his/her company.
The winner will be recognized at the annual MS HR Conference and Expo. During the initial opening of the conference, special recognition and a plaque will be presented to the winner. In addition, the winner will have the choice of receiving a donation made in their name to the SHRM Foundation in the amount of $500.00, or their registration and hotel accommodations paid for the next state conference.
The Nomination Process
Nominations may be made on behalf of yourself or someone else you feel is deserving of the award. Be sure the written nomination contains sufficient information to allow the nomination chair to contact the person. A valid email address is very important, as this is our primary method of communication. Once nominations are received a follow-up packet will be sent to each nominee.
Criteria: Nominees MUST meet the following criteria:
· Current national SHRM member
· Hold an HR related certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR, CCP, CBP)
· Actively employed within the broader HR Community
· At least 8 years of HR related management/support experience in an exempt position
· Involved (past or present) in chapter and/or state council affairs
· Proven success in a leadership role
· Displays enthusiasm and support for the HR profession
· Applies professional experience both inside and outside his/her organization
To nominate someone you feel is deserving of this award, please email the following information to Melissa Drennan at mdrennan@sec-ms.com.
Nominee Name
Name of Company Where Nominee is Employed
Email Address for Nominee
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 22, 2014
The Spirit of HR Award
The Spirit of HR Award is presented annually to a SHRM member who best represents the spirit of SHRM in the state of Mississippi. The recipient should be an outstanding leader within the HR Community, although not necessarily serving directly as an HR Manager.
Each year, the winner will be recognized at the MS State Council of SHRM’s Conference and Expo. During the initial opening of the conference, special recognition and a plaque will be presented to the winner by all previous winners of the award present at the conference. In addition to this, the winner will have the choice of receiving a donation made in their name to the SHRM Foundation in the amount of $500.00, or their registration and hotel accommodations paid for the next state conference.
The Nomination Process
Nominations may be made on behalf of yourself or someone else you feel is deserving of the award. Be sure the written nomination contains sufficient information to allow the nomination chair to contact the person. A valid email address is very important, as this is our primary method of communication. Once nominations are received a follow-up packet will be sent to each nominee.
Criteria: Nominees MUST meet the following criteria:
· Current national SHRM member
· Actively employed within the broader HR Community
· At least 8 years of HR related management/support experience in an exempt position
· Involved (past or present) in chapter and/or state council affairs
· Proven success in a leadership role
· Displays enthusiasm and support for the HR profession
· Applies professional experience both inside and outside his/her organization
To nominate someone you feel is deserving of this award, please email the following information to Melissa Drennan at mdrennan@sec-ms.com
Nominee Name
Name of Company Where Nominee is Employed
Email Address for Nominee
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 22, 2014
Prior Recipients
Prior recipients of the Professional of the Year Award are:
2013 Judy Nail
2012 Donna Marshall
2011 Jan Farve
2010 Joyce Plunkett
2009 Susan Hadaway
2008 Carey Upton
2007 Teresa Boutwell, PHR
2006 Cindy Burnett, SPHR
2005 Harry Davis, SPHR
2004 Billy Sims, SPHR
2003 W. O. Jones, SPHR
2002 Lindsay Carter, SPHR
2001 Bill Allen, SPHR
2000 Che’ Helfrich, SPHR
1999 Bob Baughn, SPHR
Prior recipients of the Spirit of HR Award are:
2013 Cynthia Render-Leach
2012 Kyle Jones
2011 Melissa Drennan
2010 Amy West
2009 Jan Farve
2008 Rodger Brown
2007 Jacquelyn Mack, PHR
2005 Judy Nail, PHR
2004 Danny Avery, SPHR
