"This recognition would not have been possible without the amazing work done by all the Chapter board members, committee chairs and volunteers that work tirelessly on behalf of our membership," said SHRA President Dawn Laidlaw.  "In addition, specific recognition is needed for our wonderful programming team of Roseanne Gutmann, Programs Director, and Janette L'Heureux, Programs Assistant, for going the extra mile to get those educational CEU's for our members.  It truly made a difference in the success of this program, as a value added to the Chapter's 275+ members."   

Congratulations SHRA on this achievement!

"This recognition would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of our board members, committee chairs, volunteers and the amazing partnership of our corporate and monthly sponsors in 2020," SHRA President Renee Hood said. "In addition, I need to recognize our legacy of prior SHRA leaders and volunteers for being fantastic visionaries and caretakers of this award-winning chapter. We build bridges, create connections and support the HR Professional in everything we do, and today was proof positive that we DO make a difference."

To read the full press release on the award, go to https://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2020/12/07/hr-florida-state-council-honors-sarasota-manatee-hr-association-with-prestigious-award-93494. 

“I am so very proud of the work we have done together,” said 2019 chapter president Stephanie Deiter, the Director of HR for the SKY Family Y. “This was not the accomplishment of one, but of many, over a number of years.  Work that will continue because of your deep commitment and that of so many others who stand up and lead this amazing profession of ours.”

The EXCEL award aligns individual chapters’ and state councils’ activities with SHRM’s aspirations for the HR profession. The award recognizes major accomplishments, strategic activities, and tactical initiatives that elevate the profession of human resources.  

“So much of SHRM’s impact on the world of work can be traced back to the dedication and hard work of our chapters like SHRA. These leaders took the initiative and drove changes to make workplaces where employers and employees can thrive together,” 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 SHRA — it’s also a recognition of the grit it took to do it.”

The EXCEL Award can be earned at four levels: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today's evolving workplaces. With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally. Learn more at SHRM.org and on Twitter @SHRM.