Each year the SHRM State Council and Chapters in Delaware consider nominations for the Ron Shane HR Lifetime Achievement Award.  This award is presented to the individual who best represents the Human Resources Professional in his/her daily life. 

A five member committee composed of Delaware State Council member(s) including at least one past recipient reviews the nominees and makes the final selection.

The criteria include:

• Dedication to the Human Resources profession:  this refers to the individual’s dedication and commitment to HR, meaning there should be a demonstrated love of the profession, belief that the role of HR is critical to the business it serves, and full support of the overall mission of SHRM national.
• Professional credentials and accomplishments:  includes any academic or professional achievements, business successes, SPHR Certification, advanced degrees, continuing education, etc.
• Professional involvement:  has been active in national or local SHRM chapters,

served in any roles dedicated to advancing the HR profession and HR professionals, leads by example, represented HR profession on committees, etc.

§  Demonstrated HR leadership:  looked upon by professionals in HR as an expert, serves formally or informally as a coach to others, develops more novice HR individuals, champions HR issues at local, state, or federal levels.

 The winner is announced at the Delaware SHRM State Conference each year.