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NHRMA Distinguished Member Award


    PURPOSE

    To recognize Association members who have made significant contributions to the human resource profession, the community and/or the Association. This award is intended to be a “HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD” to individuals who have provided exceptional service to the profession over a period of years.

    CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION

    Members must demonstrate strong leadership and integrity within the Association and the human resource profession.  Indicators may include founding a NHRMA/SHRM Chapter, serving as a long-term NHRMA/SHRM Faculty Advisor, maintaining membership in a local, regional or national SHRM Board or Committee over an extended period, possessing recognition as a leader in the local HRM community, development and sharing of cutting edge approaches to HRM issues, serving as a national or regional NHRMA/SHRMconference presenter or chair, and/or stabilizing or re-energizing a local NHRMA region Board or community.

      ELIGIBILITY

      Nominees must meet the following basic criteria with this application

      • Current SHRM Member in good standing a minimum of 7 years
      • Membership affiliation with a SHRM Chapter in the states of Alaska, Oregon, or Washington
      • If retired or moved out of the region or out of the profession, has lived in the NHRMA region within the prior year 
      • Current Certified Professional (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR, Ph.D., J.D.)
      • Demonstrates integrity in the profession
      • Delivers meritorious service to the profession, the Association, and/or local chapters for a minimum of five years

      APPLICATION PROCEDURES

      Any SHRM member may nominate an eligible SHRM member in the NHRMA region for the award.​

      ** All nominations must be submitted by June 30th **
       

      APPLICATION FORM

       

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      Please type your 300-500 word nomination statement here. Describe why the nominee is deserving of Distinguished Member status, referring directly to the eligibility and award guidelines. It is recommended you type your letter in a separate word document, then copy and paste into this section. No other materials will be accepted.
      Please upload the an additional recommendation letter here. Describe why the nominee is deserving of Distinguished Member status, referring directly to the eligibility and award guidelines. It is recommended you type your letter in a separate word document, then copy and paste into this section. No other materials will be accepted.
      Please upload a second additional recommendation letter here. Describe why the nominee is deserving of Distinguished Member status, referring directly to the eligibility and award guidelines. It is recommended you type your letter in a separate word document, then copy and paste into this section. No other materials will be accepted.
      Please upload a detailed SHRM/Chapter Leadership History of the nominee; including positions, organizations and years of service.
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