Thursday, June 9

4:30 – 6:30 pm

King Plow Arts Center

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Join us for the fourth annual HR Excellence Awards where we will honor Human Resource leaders and teams who elevate the role of HR through dedication and outstanding performance. HR professionals are more important than ever in these uncertain times, so let’s celebrate all their hard work. Enjoy networking and refreshments as we reveal the winners in each category and celebrate all the honorees.

ANNOUNCING THE 2022 HR EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALISTS!

Most People-Focused CEO

Candice Saunders, CEO, Wellstar Health System

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of the Year

Cheryl Gould, HR Manager, CDH Partners
Virginia Means, Chief People Officer, United Distributors
Mari Sifo, CHRO, SWM International

Best Learning & Development & Talent Management Strategy

CallRail
Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority
Fulton County Government

Best Total Rewards Strategy

Wellstar Health System

Leading Transformational Change & Culture

Cheryl Gould, HR Manager, CDH Partners
Patrice Graves, Executive Vice President and CHRO, NCR
Mia Vasser, Culture, Diversity and Engagement Program Manager, CallRail

Most Innovative Use of Technology

Fulton County Government
Unifi Aviation Services

Most Effective Recruitment Strategy

Akshay Loomba, Vice President – Head of Talent Acquisition, Unifi Aviation Services
Amaka Okafor, Talent Acquisition Manager, Southeastrans
Shalon Travis, Vice President Talent Acquisition, Lendmark Financial Services

Rising Star

Elora Arnette, HR and Communications Coordinator, Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority
Julia Blachman, Head of Global Human Resources, Ironscales
Katie Cox, Vice President, People, Salesloft