The human resources function has become recognized as a key driver of organizational performance and success. The HR Summit Awards are designed to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the human resources profession and business community through the implementation of innovative human resources programs and practices as well as thought leadership.
The HR Summit Awards recognize the very best in human resources management across the country and are the benchmark for HR leadership in Canada.
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The 2011 HR Summit Awards culminated in a gala evening held on Tuesday February 1st, 2011 in the South Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The 2011 winners were:
Carswell HR Rising Star Award
Melissa Gare, HR business partner at Lanxess.
Toronto Star HR Professional of the Year Award
Ruth Brothers, a senior HR executive who has worked at Teva Canada, CAE and General Electric.
Right Management HR Academic of the Year Award
Andrew Templer, professor of management at the University of Windsor.
Rogers Communications Innovation in Total Rewards Award
Reid Lewis, vice-president of human resources at ConAgra Foods Canada.
TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership Award
Chris Bart, founder, principal and lead professor of The Directors College at McMaster University.
Workopolis Innovation in Employment Branding Award
Trillium Health Centre's campaign for People Promise.
HR Challenge Award
Heidi Flynn, senior HR business partner at Accucaps Industries
Overall Talent Management Award
Michelle Manglal-Lan, HR consultant at Siemens Canada.
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
The Home Depot Canada
Grand & Toy Employer Champion of IEP Award
St. Michael's Hospital Internationally Educated Professionals Integration and Transition Program - Funded by the Government of Ontario, and Citizenship and Immigration Canada