SharedXpertise Media, publishers of HRO Today magazine and HRO Today Global, announced the winners of the 2026 CHRO of the Year Awards at a Gala celebration held during the 2026 HRO Today Forum North America in Philadelphia, PA. The awards, now in their 13th year, honor leading HR executives in North America across seven categories: Small-Market, Mid-Market, Large-Market, Sustainable Workforce, Innovation, Non-Profit, and Lifetime Achievement. Winners and finalists were recognized as Leaders of Distinction at the event, which took place at The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing.
The awards are open to HR leaders from various industries and regions, including North America and EMEA. Nominees are evaluated on key criteria such as organizational culture and engagement, talent acquisition and retention, workforce transformation, leadership during change, DEI and employee experience initiatives, and measurable business outcomes tied to people strategy. The rigorous evaluation process ensures that honorees demonstrate significant impact within their organizations and the broader HR community.
This year's winners include Tina Campbell of Citizens First Bank in the Small-Market category, Paul Gregory of Securonix, Inc. in Mid-Market, Jill Larsen of Synopsys in Large-Market, Rosemary Sheehan of Hartford HealthCare for Sustainable Workforce, and Logan Carmichael of Pittsburgh Water for Non-Profit. Each winner was celebrated for their contributions to advancing human resources practices and driving meaningful change in their respective sectors. The awards underscore the critical role of CHROs in shaping organizational success through people-centric strategies.
The CHRO of the Year Awards are part of SharedXpertise Media's broader portfolio, which includes the Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings, HRO Today Forums, and educational events. These initiatives aim to provide senior-level HR decision-makers with rich, objective content that influences industry standards. For more details on the 2026 CHRO of the Year Awards, visit the HRO Today Forum page. The recognition of these leaders highlights the evolving importance of human resources in driving business outcomes and fostering sustainable work environments.
