WI SHRM Chapter & VOLUNTEER aWARDS
WI SHRM is pleased to recognize outstanding chapters and individuals each year for their contributions to the profession and the communities they serve in the following areas:
Chapter Recognition Awards (Multiple chapter recognition)
Chapter Anniversaries - Wisconsin SHRM (WI SHRM) will recognize chapters that have a landmark anniversary (0’s and 5’s) that year.
Wisconsin Excel Awards - The council celebrates those chapters who have received a SHRM Excel Award that year. Chapters are recognized at the Volunteer Leadership Conference and the WI SHRM State Conference.
Certification Stars - This award recognizes the top 3 chapters which have increased their SHRM certificated members *as calculated from SHRM reporting year by percent increase.
Foundation Donation Leader - This award is given to the top 3 chapters with the greatest contribution to the SHRM Foundation in that year.
Master of Membership (Membership Growth and Retention) - given to those chapters that have a 5% or more increase in members within a year; as calculated by WI SHRM reporting.
Chapter Nomination Awards
HR Agility Award - Each year, WI SHRM leadership will review the most relevant and defining topics impacting the HR profession and select key areas for chapter recognition. These focus areas align with the core aspects of chapter leadership. The award will be presented to a chapter that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in supporting HR practitioners and their communities on a significant HR topic. This may include, but is not limited to, providing timely communication, education, and resources related to HR, legal, social, or business initiatives.
A different "agility" is selected each year by the Council District Directors and announced when the annual Volunteer Leader Conference registration opens.
Member Awards
Rising Leader Award - The Rising Leader Award honors an emerging HR professional who has demonstrated exceptional leadership on the WI SHRM council, in a local chapter, and/or the HR profession at large. This individual is a newer chapter leader (with three years or less of chapter leadership experience) who embodies the values of SHRM and has shown strong commitment to their role and chapter early in their tenure.
Rising Leader Award Criteria
- The nominee must be a SHRM member in good standing and a current member of a local Wisconsin chapter.
- The nominee has demonstrated leadership within their chapter, making a meaningful contribution to the HR profession, their school, and/or their community.
- The nominee has shown outstanding potential for continued service and leadership.
- SHRM certification is preferred.
Lifetime Leader Award - The Lifetime Leader Award is presented to a long-time SHRM leader who has dedicated substantial time and service to the organization at the chapter and/or state level for five or more years. This individual has played a significant role in shaping their chapter or the state council and has been instrumental in developing and advancing SHRM initiatives that support the HR profession and elevate HR professionals.
Lifetime Leader Award Criteria
- The nominee must be a member in good standing of SHRM
- The nominee has been in SHRM leadership at either the state or local level for a minimum of 5 years.
- The nominee is viewed as a role model for the profession
- The nominee readily shared their knowledge and expertise to advance the profession and the person.
Past Winners
Chapter Agility Award
- 2021 - La Crosse Area SHRM
- 2022 - Green Bay Area SHRM
- 2023 - La Crosse Area SHRM
- 2024 - Green Bay Area SHRM
Lifetime Leader
- 2021 - Joanne Krueger
- 2022 - Mary Vogl-Rauscher
- 2023 - Sheree Yates
- 2024 - Amy Doepke
Rising Leader
- 2021 - Alexis Outlaw
- 2023 - Taylor Forshee
- 2024 - Emily Ware
