CATEGORIES

Award categories are based on company size and industry. Final categories are determined once all applications have been received. »Apply for an award

The Department of the Year Award

The Human Resources Department of the Year Award is designed to identify and recognize Human Resources Departments in the Delaware Valley who have demonstrated overall service excellence and the impact of success they have on their organizations. Applicants should show evidence of how their efforts as the HR department have driven business results.

Award for Excellence in Talent Acquisition

When attracting employees, HR professionals look to focus on the differences and similarities people will bring to the overall strategy and execution of the company’s mission. This category seeks organizations that have developed and implemented successful recruiting strategies which are critical to a competitive workforce. Applicants should show evidence of how their efforts have produced success.

Award for Excellence in Technology

In constantly changing environments, the use of technology is one aspect that has increased significantly over the last several years delivering integrated solutions for HR. This category should show how technology in your organization has become a focus to increase the effectiveness of HR’s commitments in organizations. Applicants should show evidence of how the most impressive use of technology was executed within their company including successful and unsuccessful steps taken to generate these results.

Award for Excellence in Benefits

Creating the conditions for a healthier workforce through preventative benefits is what many employers focus on in their everyday workplace. This category should reflect those who have implemented benefits designed to more fully engage individuals in improving their health and adding quality years to their lives. Applicants should show measurable results of how their efforts have produced success.

Award for Excellence in Employee Wellness

Pursuing the business of wellness and providing ample opportunity to evaluate and offer alternative health opportunities for employees is essential to some businesses. This category should reflect best practices and internal initiatives geared toward wellness, health, safety, or work-life balance. Applicants should show how the launch and implementation of internal wellness initiatives have improved the overall wellness of employees.

Award for Excellence in Diversity

Developing strategies and building programs to enhance diversity is the core of many businesses today. This category should reflect initiatives for integrating diversity and equity practices and training into institutional employment and workplaces. Applicants should show how these initiatives and practices have enhanced the cultural and gender diversity of the organizations where they have been implemented.

Award for Excellence in Leadership Development

Understanding the direction of an organization and what changes can be made to assist in influencing the outcome. This category should reflect results from communicating effectively, promoting teamwork, being a role model, leveraging differences in people and sharing and receiving constructive feedback. Applicants should show evidence of how their efforts in leadership development have been successful.

Award for Excellence in Employee Relations

People make vital contributions to the overall performance and profitability of an organization. This category should reflect the strategic approach in how your organization has achieved business success in identifying employee relation techniques. Applicants should show evidence of how their efforts have achieved outstanding outcomes.

Chief executive Officer of the Year Award

An excellent Chief Executive Officer provides investment growth, service improvements for customers, and ensures the welfare and performance of all employees. The CEO nominated for this award will be evaluated based on their proven awareness of the human resources function and its importance in the success of their organization. The nominee will also be judged on his/her overall leadership qualities, and the innovative changes they have made to positively impact their employees. »Nominate a deserving chief executive officer now