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Ron Shane HR Lifetime Achievement Award

    THE RON SHANE HR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    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, SHRM-SCP Certification, 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.        

       For more information or to Nominate                                                 

    Individuals who have received the award are:

    Year

    Recipient

    2002

    Ronald M. Shane, SPHR 

    2003

    William Dodds, SPHR 

    2004

    Dr. Scott Cawood, SPHR

    2005

    Dr. Patricia Buhler

    2006

    Rita Johnson-Chase, PHR 

    2007

    Vickie McCardell, PHR

    2008

    Frank Ingraham, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

    2009

    Vickie Tully, SPHR 

    2010

    2011

    2012

    2013

    2014

    2015

    2016

    2017

    2018

    2019

    2020

    Carol Kleiman 

    Melissa Greene, PHR

    Patricia Clendening, GPHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

    Wanda Spiering, PHR, SHRM-CP

    Jon McDowell, SPHR SHRM-SCP

    Cindy Crompton-Barone, PHR, SHRM-CP

    Peggy Eddens

    Joanne Lee, SHRM-SCP

    Jackie Poquette, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

    Maribeth B. Dockety, MA, SHRM-CP, PHR 

    Pat Troy-Brooks