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