Wisconsin State Council SHRM Honored for Elevating HR and Enhancing Workplaces Receiving SHRM’s Prestigious 2024 Platinum Excel Award
May 9, 2025 — SHRM has awarded the 2024 Platinum Excel Award to the Wisconsin State Council SHRM in recognition of its exceptional work and accomplishments in 2024. This award celebrates the State Council’s strategic initiatives, innovative programming, and unwavering commitment to elevating the HR profession and improving workplaces across Wisconsin.
The Excel Award, awarded at the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels, symbolizes excellence in chapter and state council leadership. Honorees are recognized for activities that align with SHRM’s mission to empower people and workplaces by advancing human resource practices and maximizing human potential.
“SHRM’s impact on the world of work is made possible by the dedication and leadership of our chapters and state councils,” said Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, President and Chief Executive Officer of SHRM. “The Platinum Excel Award is not only a celebration of the great work done by the Wisconsin State Council SHRM—it’s recognition of their focus, innovation, and determination to create better workplaces. Their HR leadership is truly exemplary.”
“I am extremely proud of the work not only of our amazing state council volunteer leaders, but also of the innovation and outreach provided by volunteer leaders representing our 18 affiliate chapters across the state of Wisconsin,” said Jeff Palkowski, SHRM-SCP, WI SHRM State Director. “Being recognized by SHRM as a Platinum Excel Award-winning State Council confirms that our collective efforts to elevate HR in Wisconsin are making a difference and are not going unnoticed.”
Wisconsin State Council SHRM will receive national recognition through SHRM publications and events, an official award logo for use in communications, and tools to help share this achievement with its members and community.
In 2024, the Wisconsin State Council SHRM led several impactful initiatives, including: creating awareness and growth in SHRM’s Dual Membership Release (DMR) program, continuing to provide informative programming which including a Workplace Policy Conference, promoting workforce readiness through partnership with the Library Workforce Connection, and providing chapters with financial assistance through the Enterprising Leadership Grant program, all supporting the growth and success of HR professionals and organizations across Wisconsin.
For more information about Wisconsin State Council SHRM, visit www.wishrm.org.
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