Join Us Thursday, November 19 - Registration Ends Soon!

There’s only a little over a week left to register for the region's most prestigious event for HR teams! Come together as a department and team to support each other, share industry knowledge, and help put a spotlight on the HR profession at the 2009 HR Department of the Year Awards Dinner and Presentation.

Registration Deadline is Tuesday, November 17

The event will be held Thursday, November 19 at the Crystal Tea Room. Bill Henley, NBC 10’s respected meteorologist and “10! Show” co-host will serve as the master of ceremonies! You can visit the event website to find more information on time and location, as well as individual and table reservations and payment information. Register now!

Visit www.hrawards.org today for all the details you need regarding the event that’s putting a spotlight on the profession!

Don’t forget to bring your non-perishable food items to benefit Philabundance—the area’s largest hunger relief organization! Just for bringing your donation, you will be entered for a chance to win some amazing prizes. Check out the raffle prizes now!

Attend the Delaware Valley's Only Program Recognizing HR Teams!

Join us Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at the Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building as we recognize the area's most innovative HR teams at the 12th Annual HR Department of the Year Awards Dinner and Presentation event. The evening is a celebration of our peers and our profession.

Awards Dinner Reservations, which includes appetizers, a gourmet dinner at the Crystal Team room, and one cocktail per person, can be purchased:

• Individually for $107
• A Table of 5 for $500 (a savings of $35)
• A Table of 10 for $1,000 (a savings of $70)

Don’t forget to donate to the award’s charitable beneficiary--Philabundance--by making a monetary contribution when you register, bringing nonperishable items to the event, or by organizing a collection contest at your office!

The event will take place in less than a month! Register to attend online now at www.HRAwards.org

2009 Award Nominees Announced!

The 2009 HR Department of the Year Awards is a program that was created in 1998 to recognize outstanding human resources departments in the Delaware Valley. The 2009 dinner and awards presentation will be held November 19, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Crystal Tea Room. Bill Henley, NBC 10’s respected meteorologist and “10! Show” co-host will be the master of ceremonies.

Nominees will be awarded in one of seven categories, including employee relations, talent acquisition, leadership development, technology, diversity, benefits or employee wellness. Plus, this year the new CEO of the Year Award will be given to a Chief Executive Officer who has provided investment growth, service improvements for customers, and ensured the welfare and performance of all employees with a proven awareness of the human resources function and its importance in the success of their organization.

The 2009 award nominees are:

Advertising Specialty Institute

Agusta Aerospace Corporation

AlliedBarton Security Services

American Heritage

Aqua America

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Comcast National Engineering & Technical Operations

Maris Grove

Medco Health Solutions

Meridian Health

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Movers Specialty Service, Inc.

NFI Industries

Novo Nordisk, Inc.

Nutrisystem Inc.

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

Philadelphia Gas Works

PPL Corporation

Robert Wood Johnson University

SAP AmericaSaint Barnabas Health Care System

Steininger Behavioral Care Services, Inc.

TEVA

WSFS Financial Corporation

The 2009 Delaware Valley Chief Executive Officer nominees are:

Donald Correll, American Water

Robert Soper, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Sid Brown, NFI Industries

Michael Barry, Quaker Chemical Corp.

Event Emcee Returns for a Second Year!

We are thrilled to have Bill Henley, NBC 10’s respected meteorologist and “10! Show” co-host, as the master of ceremonies at the 2009 HR Department of the Year Awards! Learn more about Bill Henley now!

Join us at the 2009 HR Department of the Year Awards Dinner and Presentation—an evening dedicated to acknowledging the achievements of HR teams, while putting a spotlight on the HR profession.

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Place: The Crystal Tea RoomThe Wanamaker Building100 Penn Square EastPhiladelphia, PA 19107

Awards Dinner Reservations, which includes gourmet appetizers, dinner at the Crystal team room, and one cocktail per person, can be purchased:

• Individually for $107
• A Table of 5 for $500 (a savings of $35)
• A Table of 10 for $1,000 (a savings of $70)

Register now! Deadline: November 17

For additional information, contact Event Management Company: Seamless Events, Inc., 484-461-1067 or info@hrawards.org

Join the HR Department of the Year Awards LinkedIn Group and get connected to other Delaware Valley HR team members, receive regular event updates, and view published press releases!

Please check back the week of October 12 for a new blog post!

Thank You:

Premier Corporate Sponsor:
The Rosen Group

Premier Industry Sponsor:
Philadelphia Human Resources Planning Society

Platinum Sponsor:
O.C. Tanner

Gold Sponsors:
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News, and philly.com/monster
Perfect Printing

Silver Awards for Excellence Sponsors:
Villanova University
Lee Hecht Harrison
Trion

Corporate Sponsor:
Right Management

Partners:
Philadelphia SHRM
Tri-State HR Association

Supporter Sponsor:
Diversified Search

HR Department of the Year Awards Application Deadline: Friday, September 25

It’s not too late to apply and provide your team with an opportunity to be honored at the awards ceremony. All organizations from small to large are invited to submit an application. Get more information on the application and judging process in the applications section of our website now or get started right now by choosing from the following options:

• Apply now for the HR Department of the Year Award if your team has demonstrated overall service excellence and an impact on the success of your organization.
• Apply now for one of seven HR Awards for Excellence if your team has demonstrated measurable excellence in any one of the following categories: employee relations, talent acquisition, leadership development, technology, diversity, benefits or employee wellness.
• PLUS: Nominate a CEO for the NEW CEO of the Year Award if they have provided investment growth, service improvements for customers, and ensured the welfare and performance of all employees with a proven awareness of the human resources function and its importance in the success of their organization.

The 2009 HR Department of the Year Awards Dinner and Presentation will feature Bill Henley, NBC 10’s respected meteorologist and “10! Show” co-host as the master of ceremonies and will be held:

Thursday, November 19, 2009
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Crystal Tea Room – The Wanamaker Building

Awards Dinner Reservations, which includes gourmet appetizers, dinner at the Crystal team room, and one cocktail per person, can be purchased:
· Individually for $107
· A Table of 5 for $500 (a savings of $35)
· A Table of 10 for $1,000 (a savings of $70)

Register now!

For additional information, contact Event Management Company: Seamless Events, Inc., 484-461-1067 or info@hrawards.org

Join the HR Department of the Year Awards LinkedIn Group and get connected to other Delaware Valley HR team members, receive regular event updates, and view published press releases!

Please check back on the week of September 28 for a new blog post!

Thank You:

Premier Corporate Sponsor:
The Rosen Group

Premier Industry Sponsor:
Philadelphia Human Resources Planning Society

Platinum Sponsor:
O.C. Tanner

Gold Sponsors:
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News, and philly.com/monster
Perfect Printing

Silver Awards for Excellence Sponsors:
Lee Hecht Harrison
Trion
Villanova University

Corporate Sponsor:
Right Management

Partners:
Philadelphia SHRM
Tri-State HR Association

Supporter Sponsor:

Diversified Search

New CEO of the Year Award in the Delaware Valley

The HR Department of the Year Awards announced a new award category this year – The CEO of the Year Award. Qualifying applicants and nominees include Chief Executive Officers who have provided investment growth, service improvements for customers, and ensured the welfare and performance of all employees. The Chief Executive Officer nominated for this award will be evaluated based on their proven awareness of the human resources function and its importance in the success of their organization. The nominee will also be judged on his/her overall leadership qualities, and the innovative changes they have made to positively impact their employees.

One of the award’s judges had this to say about how this new awards will impact the program and the nominees:

“It is hard to be a winner of the HR Department of the Year Award without the active support of the CEO. HR departments thrive when their CEO values and actively supports the HR function. So, it is no surprise when the HRDOY Awards program decided to create a separate award category for the CEO of the Year. Such CEOs deserve to be recognized. Also, this award is a great way for the HR function of a company to recognize/play tribute to its CEO.” Mark Spool, Ph.D., President, Management Development Solutions

Apply or nominate a deserving CEO in the Delaware Valley (Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York) today at http://www.hrawards.org/!

Awards Dinner Reservations, which includes gourmet appetizers, dinner at the Crystal team room, and one cocktail per person, can be purchased:

• Individually for $107
• A Table of 5 for $500 (a savings of $35)
• A Table of 10 for $1,000 (a savings of $70)

Register now!

For additional information, contact Event Management Company: Seamless Events, Inc., 484-461-1067 or info@hrawards.org

Join the HR Department of the Year Awards LinkedIn Group and get connected to other Delaware Valley HR team members, receive regular event updates, and view published press releases!

Please check back the week of September 14 for a new blog post!

Thank You:

Premier Corporate Sponsor:
The Rosen Group

Premier Industry Sponsor:
Philadelphia Human Resources Planning Society

Platinum Sponsor:
O.C. Tanner

Gold Sponsors:
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News, and philly.com/monster
Perfect Printing

Silver Awards for Excellence Sponsors:
Lee Hecht Harrison
Trion
Villanova University

Corporate Sponsor:
Right Management

Partners:
Philadelphia SHRM
Tri-State HR Association

Awards Judges Offer Insight

The HR Department of the Year Awards recognizes and honors HR teams in the Delaware Valley who have produced measurable results for the companies and organizations they serve. The awards program offers an excellent way to thoroughly challenge your HR team and reward them for their efforts.

Review a few of our judges’ thoughts on the value the awards can bring to your HR team:

"In my opinion, The Human Resources Department of the Year Award offers a unique opportunity to challenge the strength of your HR program. The thoroughness with which nominees are evaluated provides a meaningful way to validate the effectiveness of your HR function. My team was the recipient of the 2008 award, so I know how in depth the evaluation was, how well it reinforced for us the good work we do and how HR can provide a tangible, measurable impact on a company's business. I would encourage anyone who believes in the value of Human Resources to participate." - Andrew J. McGill, Sr. Vice President, Human Resources & Facilities Management, The PMA Companies

“Human Resources provides leadership in many areas that do not receive the recognition that is earned internally. However, without the strategic leadership and work that is done, most organizations, no matter how well lead at the top, could achieve their strategic goals. People are our most important, valuable and costly asset. The focused leadership by HR professionals makes this asset more valuable to the organization and provides the opportunity for personal satisfaction and career growth. Forthese reasons, the opportunity to be judged by our professional peers and to be recognized is of great value and satisfaction to those performing these valuable services. In the scheme of things, recognition within our profession is the most important recognition of all. We who are recognized have achievedsomething of great value.” - John R. Payne, Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services, WHYY, Inc.

"Being a participant in the HRDOY process and then being a judge the last two years , I can see the advantages of deciding to submit an application. Preparing for the entry required we carefully examined all of our HR efforts. It helped us to clarify our assessment of our strengths and weaknesses. Being a judge you get to witness the tremendous work being done in our field and the great pride the HR professionals have in their work and their organization. The meeting with the CEO gives the organization an opportunity to scrutinize the HR group and see how it functions to accomplish their mission. It definitely is a win-win just by participating" - Ed Dunn, Retired HR Executive

“The awards event was well organized and conducted. It was also attended by participants and a variety of organizations supporting HR functions and organizations throughout the area.” – Dorothy McKelvey, VP, Organization Resources & Development, Project Management Institute, Inc.

Awards Dinner Reservations, which includes gourmet appetizers, dinner at the Crystal team room, and one cocktail per person, can be purchased:

• Individually for $107

• A Table of 5 for $500 (a savings of $35)

• A Table of 10 for $1,000 (a savings of $70)

Register now!

For additional information, contact Event Management Company: Seamless Events, Inc., 484-461-1067 or info@hrawards.org

We are happy to announce that Bill Henley, NBC 10’s respected meteorologist and “10! Show” co-host will be the master of ceremonies at the 2009 HR Department of the Year Awards!

Join the HR Department of the Year Awards LinkedIn Group and get connected to other Delaware Valley HR team members, receive regular event updates, and view published press releases!

Please check back on August 31 for a new blog post!

Thank You:

Premier Corporate Sponsor:
The Rosen Group

Premier Industry Sponsor:
Philadelphia Human Resources Planning Society

Platinum Sponsor:
O.C. Tanner

Silver Awards for Excellence:
Lee Hecht Harrison

Silver Awards for Excellence:
Trion

Silver Awards for Excellence:
Villanova University

Partners:
Philadelphia SHRM
Tri-State HR Association

Long-standing event sponsors share experiences

“Our goal as a sponsor is to recognize those within the HR community who do great work, modeling the very behaviors stated in our mission…”

The HR Department of the Year Awards recognizes and honors HR teams in the Delaware Valley, but also provides an opportunity for companies and organizations to showcase their appreciation by sponsoring or advertising at the event.

See how two of our most loyal sponsors describe being a part of this prestigious awards program:

“O.C. Tanner has been a sponsor of the HR Department of the Year Awards since the program’s inception ten years ago. Our goal as sponsor is to recognize those within the HR community who do great work, modeling the very behaviors stated in our mission to: “help companies appreciate people who do great work”. The awards we present to symbolize Excellence in the Human Resources profession gives O.C.Tanner the opportunity to give back to those who support our mission. In association with The Rosen Group, recognizing and showing our appreciation for both the award nominees and winners has been a valuable experience.” – George Podhor, Managing Director, O.C. Tanner Company

“The Rosen Group is proud to be the founding sponsor of the Human Resources Department of the Year Awards. More than years before, the 2009 Awards will celebrate human resources teams facing challenges they never had before. Despite these trying economic times, we are dedicated to make the 12th year of this program the best it has ever been. You cannot put a price on the reward we receive from being such an important part of recognizing the best of the best in our industry.” - Scott Rosen, President & CEO, The Rosen Group and Transformations

Our valuable sponsorships will sell out. Align yourself with your local awards programming honoring the professionals who help your organization run and get:

• Company logo on promotional postcard distributed to database of over qualified 4,000
• Company logo with link on our high traffic website
• Recognition on event signage
• Complimentary event tickets
• Advertising opportunities in the program booklet
• And more!

Review the remaining sponsorship packages and choose the one that’s right for you! Sponsor the HR Department of the Year Awards today – learn how!

For additional information, contact Event Management Company: Seamless Events, Inc., 484-461-1067 or sponsorships@hrawards.org

This Just In: We are happy to announce that Bill Henley, NBC 10’s respected meteorologist and “10! Show” co-host will be the master of ceremonies at the 2009 HR Department of the Year Awards!

Join the HR Department of the Year Awards LinkedIn Group and get connected to other Delaware Valley HR team members, receive regular event updates, and view published press releases!

Please check back the third week in August for a new blog post!

Thank You:

Premier Corporate Sponsor:
The Rosen Group

Premier Industry Sponsor:
Philadelphia Human Resources Planning Society

Platinum Sponsor:
O.C. Tanner

Silver Awards for Excellence:
Lee Hecht Harrison

Silver Awards for Excellence:
Trion

Past Awards Winners Share Their Experience

“The end result after striving for excellence…”

There are numerous benefits to applying for the HR Department of the Year Award, HR Awards for Excellence, and the new CEO of the Year Award, such as:

- Acknowledging the contributions your HR Department has made towards accomplishing your company’s business objectives
- Making your organization the “benchmark” within the HR industry
- Creating positive morale and team spirit within your organization

Some of our past award winners are happy to share real stories of how these benefits were put into action for their organizations.

"Our team was very proud to receive this award because we all worked hard to improve in many areas over the past few years. Also, this award symbolizes the end result after striving for excellence across all functional areas in order to maximize our value to the organizations we support. This has helped us recruit, develop and retain our HR team because we are all proud to be winners and all employees like to be part of a winning team. And of course, it is even more of an honor when you are selected by others you respect in our profession." – Terry Laudal, SVP Human Resources, SAP America, Inc.

“Participating in the process was a very positive experience. Would say it was invigorating. It provided opportunities to take a view of value, contributions and results that was meaningful for the team and for the organization. Every member of the team gave thoughtful consideration to the impact of our work. One of the most fun parts was planning for the onsite visit by the judges. As a team, we made conscious choices about how to approach it and what was important to us. It was a tremendous honor for the organization and the team to receive the award in 2008.” – Dorothy McKelvy, VP, Organization Resources & Development, Project Management Institute, Inc.

All organizations from small to large are invited to submit an application for the awards online at www.HRAwards.org up until the deadline: September 25, 2009.

Apply or nominate for the HR Department of the Year Awards today!

For additional information, contact Event Management Company: Seamless Events, Inc., 484-461-1067 or info@hrawards.org

Join the HR Department of the Year Awards LinkedIn Group and get connected to other Delaware Valley HR team members, receive regular event updates, and view published press releases!
Please check back the first week in August for a new blog post!
Thank You:

Premier Corporate Sponsor:
The Rosen Group

Premier Industry Sponsor:
Philadelphia Human Resources Planning Society

Platinum Sponsor:
O.C. Tanner

Silver Awards for Excellence:
Lee Hecht Harrison

Silver Awards for Excellence:
Trion

On behalf of the 2009 sponsors and partners…Welcome to the HR Department of the Year Awards Blog!

The HR Department of the Year Awards Blog will serve as a bi-weekly update on the application and registration process, as well as a source of information from past and current sponsors, judges, attendees, nominees, and award winners.

The 2009 HR Department of the Year Awards is a program that was created in 1998 to recognize outstanding human resources departments in the Delaware Valley. The 2009 dinner and awards presentation will be held November 19, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Crystal Tea Room.

Human Resources departments in the Delaware Valley interested in being recognized for their achievements can apply for the HR Department of the Year Award and the HR Awards for Excellence in one of seven categories, including employee relations, talent acquisition, leadership development, technology, diversity, benefits or employee wellness.

Plus, this year the new CEO of the Year Award will be open for nominations for Chief Executive Officers who have provided investment growth, service improvements for customers, and ensured the welfare and performance of all employees with a proven awareness of the human resources function and its importance in the success of their organization.

All organizations from small to large are invited to submit an application for the awards online at http://www.hrawards.org/ up until the deadline: September 25, 2009.

For additional information, contact Event Management Company: Seamless Events, Inc., 484-461-1067 or info@hrawards.org

Join the HR Department of the Year Awards LinkedIn Group and get connected to other Delaware Valley HR team members, receive regular event updates, and view published press releases!

Please check back on Monday, July 20 for a new blog post!

Thank You:

Premier Corporate Sponsor:
The Rosen Group

Premier Industry Sponsor:
Philadelphia Human Resources Planning Society

Platinum Sponsor:
O.C. Tanner