CPHR BC & Yukon is proud to announce the finalists for the 2018 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:

Tierra Madani, CPHR Candidate Human Resources Manager Vancouver Island Brewing Victoria, BC nomination summary

Marli Penner, CPHR HR Advisor Northwest Community College Terrace, BC nomination summary

Award of Excellence: HR Professional of the Year
The Award of Excellence: HR Professional of the Year, sponsored by Desjardins, recognizes the HR leaders of today. This award is CPHR BC & Yukon’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 Award of Excellence – HR Professional of the Year are:

Ram Gill, CPHR HR Business Partner Shoppers Drug Mart Vancouver, BC nomination summary

Michelle Sing, CPHR Vice President, Human Resources, Volunteers, Communications, and Crabtree Corner Community YWCA Metro Vancouver Vancouver, BC nomination summary

The recipients of the awards will be announced Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at the HR Conference + Tradeshow in Vancouver. Please visit cphrbc.ca/conference for more information.