Nominations for 2015 MSSHRM HR Awards
It's time to nominate for the 2015 Mississippi Human Resource Awards. Nominations are due on April 03, 2015. Information on both awards is included below.
Award Information
One of our goals is to recognize excellence in Mississippi Human Resources. This is done by way of two awards given out each year during the annual Mississippi Human Resources Conference & Expo. ANY Human Resource professional in Mississippi who meets the criteria is eligible. You may nominate yourself or someone you know. For nomination/award eligibility, please see descriptions of each award below.
Email your completed nomination form to Melissa Drennan by clicking HERE.
The Mississippi Human Resource Professional of the Year
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 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.
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
The Spirit of HR
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.
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.
