NHRMA Award for Undergraduate Student Excellence (honoring Robert Denomy)
PURPOSE
This award recognizes up to two undergraduate students who have performed outstanding service to the HR profession through their involvement with either their student chapter or their local professional chapter.
Bob Denomy is remembered for his many years of service as a PNPMA/NHRMA Association Director, providing significant support to the growth and development of student HR programs in the Pacific Northwest. The intent of this award is to recognize student performance in the best tradition of Bob Denomy.
ELIGIBILITY
Nominee must meet the following criteria to be eligible for nomination:
- Member of a SHRM student or professional chapter in the NHRMA region
- Enrolled in an undegraduate degree program at a college or university in the NHRMA region at any time during the most recent academic year and maintained good academic standing
- Has not received this award previously
AWARDS CRITERIA
To be considered for the award, the nominee must demonstrate the following:
- Leadership experience related to the pursuit of a career in Human Resources (may include leadership in student groups, student chapters, professional SHRM chapters, SHRM state councils, NHRMA, Toastmasters, etc.)
- Experience as it relates to student learning, such as student or professional projects, internships, or work experience (if any)
- Dedicated service to the local community (for example, volunteer work)
NOMINATION PROCEDURE
Any SHRM member, including a Chapter Advisor, may nominate a student for the award. Self-nominations are also accepted.
All nominations are to be made using the Undergraduate Student Award Nomination Form. Prior to submitting a nomination, please review the eligibility and award criteria and make sure you have all the required documents saved in MS Word format for uploading. Information required in the nomination form:
- Student information
- Name
- University
- Master’s or Doctoral Program
- Year in program
- Phone Number and Email
- Nominator information
- Name (must be a SHRM member, college advisor, or a self-nomination)
- Phone Number and Email
- Nomination Statement or Recommendation (500 words) - Must be completed by a SHRM member or Advisor.
Immediately upon submitting the nomination, directions will be provided for the student to complete and submit a 500-word Statement of Service and Professional Goals. This statement should include information on service to student and/or professional chapters, internship and/or work experience, community and volunteer service, professional goals, etc.
At the discretion of the selection committee, finalists may be interviewed (either via a written request or telephone) if additional information is desired.
AWARD RECIPIENTS
Recipients will receive the following:
- $500 scholarship
- SHRM Student-to-Professional membership (2 years) or one year of SHRM Professional membership
- A certificate commemorating the award
- Picture and article summarizing the achievement on the NHRMA website and social media
- Recognition at the NHRMA Annual Conference for the recipient and the advisor
NHRMA does not cover registration, travel, or other costs of attendance at the conference for the award recipient or their Advisor. Note that students and advisors are offered a discounted rate to attend the conference.
SUBMITTING NOMINATIONS
Submit electronic applications via the Undergraduate Student Award Nomination Form by June 15, 2026. Allow time for nominees to submit their statement of service and professional goals. The link to submit thier statement is visible once the nomination is submitted.
QUESTIONS
Contact: awards@nhrma.co.
