Every year, BC HRMA proudly celebrates the success of those who attained the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.

The CHRP designation represents a commitment to a national standard of excellence, sets a benchmark for the practice of effective human resources, and emphasizes the strategic role of HR. Those who earn the national designation are among the most accomplished professionals in business today.

To earn the CHRP designation, one must pass both the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) and the National Professional Practice Assessment (NPPA) within a five-year period. CHRP candidates must also hold a degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.

Congratulations to all 2012 CHRP Graduates!

To recognize the achievement of the new CHRPs, BC HRMA hosted many regional celebrations:

Central Interior
The Central Interior CHRP Recognition event was held February 21 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel. Guest speaker Susan McIntyre, FCHRP, spoke on the past, present and future developments of the CHRP designation. In addition to recognizing all CHRPs, Theresa Foley (present) and Michael Turley were acknowledged as regional NPPA top scorers.

Coastal Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver
The Coastal Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver regions combined for a spectacular recognition event at Steamworks in Vancouver on February 21. Kevin Jeffrey, FCHRP was the guest speaker for the evening which was sponsored by TRG Group Benefits and Overholt Lawyers. While not all were in attendance, special acknowledgement was given to national top scorers Kerstin Downes, Ashley Fisher and Travis Woolf and to provincial top scorers Christine Brandner, Shyla Chandra, Charlene Chua Entote, Lorraine Dupuis, Vivian Fung, Uzma Khan and Sukhi Nijjar.

North
In Prince George, the CHRP class of 2012 was recognized during part of the Northern Swirl Winter Social at the Twisted Cork on February 28. This was a wonderful evening of wine appreciation mixed with celebration as all CHRPs were congratulated on their achievement. Linda Herman and Geoffrey Roberts were also acknowledged as regional top scorers.

Southern Interior
The Manteo Resort in Kelowna hosted the Southern Interior CHRP Recognition event on February 22. In addition to recognizing all new CHRPs, Brett VanderHoek and Stephanie Roger were presented with plaques to acknowledge their achievement at regional NPPA top scorers. Guest speaker Susan McIntyre, FCHRP, spoke about the past, present and future developments of the CHRP designation.

Vancouver Island
The Celebrating Success: CHRP Recognition Breakfast, held at the Victoria Marriott Hotel on February 15, recognized 22 new regional CHRPs. The event featured guest speakers Joan Harrison, FCHRP, Nicole Villeneuve, CHRP and, representing BC HRMA, Christian Codrington, CHRP. Trish Andrea, BC HRMA’s CHRP registrar was a special guest. Regional top scorers included Shannon Kleibl, Pamela McIntosh Snell, Hayley Fong and Carrie Beswick.