HRPA Awards

HRPA Fellow Award Selection Criteria

Candidates for the FHRPA must be designated members in good standing with a minimum of five (5) years membership in HRPA. This is a prestigious title that will be presented to members who have made outstanding contributions in these five key areas:

• Contributes to the strategic positioning of the Human Resources Profession (points 35/100);
• Advocacy on behalf of the HR Profession to Government Policy Makers (points 20/100);
• Development, Sharing and Promotion of Innovative HR ideas, policies and practices (points 25/100);
• Service to Local, Provincial and/or National HR Associations (points 15/100); and
• Service to the Broader Community/Social Responsibility (points 5/100).

Submission Requirements:

Nominations must include a current resume and the completion of the nomination/application package.

Award Entitlements:

• Certificate presented by CEO and Board Chair
• Right to use the FHRPA title
• Complimentary lifetime membership with HRPA (non-transferrable)
• One complimentary pass to each annual conference (non-transferrable)
• Inclusion in any editorial coverage on awards

HRPA Honorary Life Award Selection Criteria:

The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with a minimum of five (5) years membership in HRPA. In addition, nominators and nominees must highlight the candidate’s leadership and the outstanding nature of the candidate’s performance in the five key areas:

• Demonstrate a leadership contribution as chair of a committee or task force (points 30/100);
• Demonstrate the promotion of HRPA to the broader community (points 20/100);
• Demonstrate leadership in the development of membership growth, including career-growth development of current or future members (points 20/100);
• Has made a cumulative impact on the association (points 15/100); and
• Demonstrated progressive development of initiatives that support the strategic direction of HRPA (points 15/100).

Submission Requirements:

Submissions must include two letters of impact outlining how the nominee has made an outstanding contribution and the completion of the nomination/application package.

Award Entitlements:

• Award presented by CEO and Board Chair
• Complimentary lifetime membership with HRPA (non-transferrable)
• Inclusion in any editorial coverage on awards

HRPA Emeritus Award Selection Criteria:

Candidates must demonstrably reflect the HRPA Code of Conduct (PDF) and have made a significant contribution in at least one or more of the following areas:

• Instrumental in raising the profile of the Human Resources profession as a vital strategic partner to senior leaders of organizations within the province of Ontario regardless of place or residence (points 35/100);
• Strong and notable history of developing, sharing or promoting skills and knowledge of the HR profession; advocating on behalf of the HR profession (points 25/100);
• Service to HRPA through their works impact at the provincial, chapter and/or national level (points 20/100); and
• Service to the broader community within the context of the HR Profession, embracing the HRPA Rules of Professional Conduct (points 20/100).

Submission Requirements:

Nominations must include a current resume and the completion of the nomination/application package.

Award Entitlements:

• Certificate presented by CEO and Board Chair at the Awards ceremony
• One-night paid accommodation for recipient (at HRPA designated hotel) and travel to and from the event (in accordance with HRPA’s travel expense policy)
• One awards event pass for a guest of the recipient
• One complimentary pass for the next available annual conference
• Inclusion in any editorial coverage on awards

HRPA Distinguished Human Resources Professional Award Selection Criteria:

Candidate must demonstrably reflect the HRPA Rules of Professional Conduct (PDF) and have made a significant contribution in at least one or more of the following areas;

• Contributes to the strategic positioning of the Human Resources Profession (points 35/100);
• Development, Sharing and Promotion of Innovative HR ideas, policies and practices (points 25/100);
• Service to Local, Provincial and/or National HR Associations (points 15/100);
• Service to the Broader Community/Social Responsibility (points 5/100); and
• Has been published in the area of HR (at least two submission provided) (points 20/100).

Submission Requirements:

Nominations must include two published pieces related to HR and the completion of the nomination/application.

Award Entitlements:

• Certificate presented by CEO and Board Chair
• Complimentary lifetime membership with HRPA (non-transferrable)
• One-night paid accommodation for recipient (at HRPA designated hotel) and travel to and from the Volunteer Award Ceremony (in accordance with HRPA’s travel expense policy) + guest