The Human Resources Management Association (HRMA) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2016 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:

		Kristina Chambers, CHRP HR Business Partner Interior Health Authority Kelowna nomination summary
		Christina Seargeant, CHRP HR Business Partner Workday Victoria 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:

		Lisa Castle, LLB Vice President, Human Resources The University of British Columbia Vancouver nomination summary
		Catherine Gordon, CHRP Director of Human Resources David Suzuki Foundation Vancouver nomination summary
		Barbara Meens Thistle, CHRP Vice President, Corporate Services Insurance Corporation of British Columbia North Vancouver nomination summary
		Marnie Wright, CHRP Director, Human Resources Abbotsford School District (No. 34) Abbotsford nomination summary

The recipients of the awards will be announced Wednesday, April 27^th, 2016, at HRMA’s annual Conference + Tradeshow in Vancouver.

Please visit hrma.ca/conference for more information.