The Human Resources Management Association (HRMA) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2015 Professional Awards.

Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award, sponsored by LOGAN HR, recognizes the HR leaders of tomorrow. These up-and-comers, within the first five years of their human resources career, are considered to be lighting the HR community on fire and hold the future of the profession in their hands. Each of the nominees has made significant contributions to their past and present workplaces at a very early stage in their career.

Finalists for the Rising Star Award are:

		Monica Alcerreca, CHRP Human Resources Advisor Nature’s Path Foods Richmond nomination summary
		Serena Aroon, CHRP Recruitment Advisor SNC-Lavalin Vancouver nomination summary

Award of Excellence: HR Professional of the Year
The Award of Excellence: HR Professional of the Year, sponsored by The Vancouver Sun and The Province, recognizes the HR leaders of today. This award is HRMA’s highest honour for established HR practitioners, exemplary individuals who have made a contribution to human resources by improving organizational performance, achieving business results, demonstrating excellence in leadership or developing innovative programs.

Finalists for the HR Professional of the Year are:

		Lewisa Anciano, CHRP VP, People Coast Capital Savings Surrey nomination summary
		Debbie Paulsen, CHRP VP, Talent and Guest Services Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver nomination summary
		Grant Stevens, CHRP Director, Human Resources Kelowna Flightcraft Kelowna nomination summary

The recipients of the awards will be announced Wednesday, April 29^th, 2015, at HRMA’s annual Conference + Tradeshow in Vancouver.

Please visit hrma.ca/conference for more information.