HRA Professional Excellence Award
HRA of Southern New Jersey believes that human resource professionals play a critical role in both determining the strategic direction of organizations in the area and in the education of the HR professionals. The HRA of Southern New Jersey recognizes members who represent the best in the Human Resources profession. Through recognition of the best, the chapter encourages its members to excel in the profession and to learn from those who are leaders in the field. Nominations for the HR Professional Excellence Award will be open until May (specific date to be announced).
The candidates nominated (can self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague) should posses the following characteristics:
- Is a proven strategic business partner with their company and/or has displayed a positive impact on the company
- Teaching, contributions, and educating in the field of Human Resources
- Strong knowledge of the complete Human Resources field
- Represents HRA in Southern New Jersey
Click here for the nomination form
Our Distinguished List of Professional Excellence Award Winners
2002 John Knoop, AKziom Consulting
2003 no award presented
2004 Scott Elliott, Seabrook Brothers
2005 Carol Asselta, AKziom Consulting
2006 no award presented
2007 Rick Hasenauer, Gerresheimer Glass
2008 Sheri Stephens, Groupe SEB USA
2009 Laurie LaTorre, Cumberland Insurance Group
2010 no award presented
2011 Diane Knoop, Nipro Glass Americas
2012 Emily Bruley, Ranch Hope
2013 Michelle Hoffman, Gerresheimer Glass
2014 Susan Tinnon, Gerresheimer Glass
2015 Eleanore Mesiano, Omni Baking Company
2016 Alan Dean, Comar Glass
2017 no award given
2018 no award given
2019
2020 Jillian Spena (selected but award not presented)
2021
2022 Bergetta Scavelli, Amcor
