HR professionals navigate complex challenges, champion people, and drive meaningful change. Think of the colleague who has done something incredible. A colleague who turned a challenge into an opportunity, the mentor who models strength and empathy, or the innovator who brought fresh thinking to an old problem. This is your chance to shine a light on them and their story.

The HR Spotlight Member Recognition Program ensures that those doing the most extraordinary work don’t go unrecognized. HR Spotlight recognition isn’t about titles or tenure—it’s about impact. 

HR Spotlight Recipients will be celebrated at the 20th Anniversary CPHR Saskatchewan Member Galas in November 2025. 

Eligibility

• Nominee must be a current CPHR Saskatchewan member in good standing.  Self-nominations are accepted.
• Nominee must have held their membership with CPHR Saskatchewan for a minimum of three years at the time of nomination. 
• Preference is given to members who hold the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) designation or have CPHR Candidate status, but it is not required. 
• Nominee must have made a significant impact in the workplace in the last three years (September 2022 to present). 

What We Are Looking For 

The HR Spotlight Program is designed to highlight CPHR Saskatchewan’s extraordinary members. We're looking for accomplishments and achievements that have occurred in the last three years (September 2022 to present), and will consider the following when reviewing the nominations: 

• Professionalism and Character: a high-quality approach through personal values and working practices; seen as an inspiration to others; commitment to the HR profession; integrity, honesty, and transparency 
• Innovation and Impact: a highly innovative approach to HR work; pursues new pathways to organizational success; uncommon approaches are supported, embraced, and championed
• Measurable Success / Performance: evidence of quantifiable benefit to the organization/team; recognition by many as a change-maker; usage of ongoing learning, connections, and personal/professional development to achieve success 
• Leadership: gains the trust of others and guides them towards a common goal; regularly shows appreciation for others and gives meaning to their work; clearly articulates a sense of purpose for a team or other group; commitment to development of self as a leader; advances the HR profession
• Agility and Resilience: open-mindedness to change; awareness and celebration of differences; ability to make decisions when faced with ambiguity; can guide others through complex situations; strong understanding of when to engage external expertise or guidance; proven ability to overcome big challenges \
• Intangibles: a unique style that is widely appreciated; a story that is exceptionally unique; a dynamic presence or “stand-out” quality 

Celebration vs. Competition

The HR Spotlight Program is the new member recognition program for CPHR Saskatchewan. The previous HR Professional Awards program has recently been phased out. By moving away from a traditional competition format with restrictive categories and one or two winners, the HR Spotlight will be an inclusive process, celebrating the extraordinary and diverse work that CPHR Saskatchewan members are doing across the province. 

CPHR Saskatchewan continues to recognize the accomplishments of our past Professional Award recipients and finalists here, and we thank all those who contributed to the past success of the HR Professional Awards program. 

There is no fee to submit a nomination. Self-nominations are also accepted.

Nominations will be accepted until October 14, 2025.

Click the links below to access the application and nomination guide:

• HR Spotlight Application (click to download)
• HR Spotlight Nomination Guide

Let’s celebrate the people who make our profession extraordinary!

Questions

CPHR Saskatchewan
306.242.2747
events@cphrsk.ca