MISHRM HR Awards

HUMAN RESOURCES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Human Resources Lifetime Achievement Award was created this year to highlight and recognize exceptional performance and outstanding achievement by a professional in the field of human resource management who has made a significant impact on the Human Resources Profession throughout their career.

To be eligible for consideration for the HR Lifetime Achievement Award, the nominee shall:

• Be an HR practitioner employed in a Human Resources role in Michigan.
• Be a member in good standing of National SHRM and one of the 19 Professional Chapters in the State of Michigan.
• Have 10+ years of experience in the Human Resources profession.

Previous winners of the Top HR Professional of the Year Award (Award was split into two awards starting in 2023):

• 2023 - Mary Dale
• 2022- David Turner
• 2021- Gordon Thompson
• 2017- Carrie Mortlock
• 2016- Shawn Premer
• 2015- Julia Kellogg
• 2014- Danielle Crane

EMERGING HR PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

The Emerging HR Professional of the Year Award is presented to an emerging HR professional who has made promising contributions to the profession of HR utilizing innovative opportunities to help advance human resources in both their community and our state.

To be eligible for consideration for the Emerging HR Professional of the Year Award, the nominee shall:

• Be an HR practitioner employed in a Human Resources role in Michigan.
• Be a member in good standing of National SHRM and one of the 19 Professional Chapters in the State of Michigan.
• Have less than 9 years of experience in the Human Resources profession.

Previous winners:

• 2023 – Hillary Miller

MISHRM CHAPTER VOLUNTEER LEADER OF THE YEAR OF AWARD

The MISHRM Chapter Leader of the year award recognizes an outstanding chapter volunteer in the state of Michigan whose unselfish and dedicated service has made a significant difference in their role.

To be eligible for consideration for the MISHRM Chapter Volunteer of the Year Award, the nominee shall:

• Be a member in good standing of National SHRM and one of the 19 Professional Chapters in the State of Michigan.
• Currently serve as a Volunteer leader for one of the Chapters in the state of Michigan.
• Show initiative and leadership in his or her efforts.
• Exemplify his or her dependability.
• Deliver consistent performance, bring additional resources to their professional chapter, enhances the ability of their chapter to carry out their goals, or increase their impact.

Previous winners:

• 2023 - Kimara Mayberry, Detroit SHRM [DSHRM]
• 2022- Karen Bathanti- Oakland and Macomb Counties SHRM [OAKMAC]
• 2021- Heather Merrick- Greater Grand Rapids Association for HR Management [AHRM]
• 2020-Andrea Harris- Livingston Area Human Resources Association [LAHRA]
• 2019- Rob Hanel- Traverse Area Human Resources Association [TAHRA]

MISHRM STATE COUNCIL VOLUNTEER LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The MISHRM State Council Volunteer Leader of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding Michigan State council volunteer whose unselfish and dedicated service has made a significant difference by providing support to our professional chapters.

To be eligible for consideration for the MISHRM State Council Volunteer of the Year Award, the nominee shall:

• Be a member in good standing of National SHRM and one of the 19 Professional Chapters in the State of Michigan.
• Be an outstanding contributor on the MISHRM State Council in the current year of his or her volunteer position.
• Exemplify his or her dependability.
• Provide an exceptional level of support, activity, commitment and/or leadership.
• Delivers consistent performance, brings additional resources to the professional chapters, enhances the ability of the chapters to carry out their goals, or increase their impact.

Previous winners:

• 2023 - Sharon Ragland-Keys, MISHRM Foundation Director and MISHRM-Conference Committee