SHRM Excel Awards

The SHRM Excel Award recognizes accomplishments and strategic activities that enhance the human resources profession.

The Excel Awards recognize achievements by SHRM chapters and state councils in three categories: Serving HR Professionals. Advancing the HR profession, and Enhancing the SHRM community.

Award Levels

There are four award levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. A minimum of one initiative is required for award consideration, with the number of required initiatives increasing for each award level. 

Initiatives

Serving HR Professionals

Initiatives that support and promote professionals with HR responsibility to be successful business leaders. Activities may be related to certification, professional learning or skills development.

Advancing the HR Profession

Initiatives advancing the HR profession by creating awareness with or supporting key constituents including workplace, government and regulatory representatives, employers, schools, media and the community at large. Activities may be outreach and awareness programs, government or public affairs, or focused on such key issues such as inclusion, diversity or workforce readiness.

Enhancing the SHRM Community

Initiatives providing programs and services that support SHRM, meet members’ needs, or further the Chapter or State Council efforts. Activities may include efforts to foster member engagement, retention and acquisition, volunteer development and recognition, or supporting the SHRM Foundation (e.g. conducting a leadership campaign, hosting a fundraising event or receiving a SHRM Foundation Innovation Award).