SharedXpertise Media, publishers of HRO Today magazine and HRO Today Global, announced the winners of the annual CHRO of the Year Awards at a Gala celebration during the 2026 HRO Today Forum North America in Philadelphia, PA. The event, held at The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, honored leading HR executives in North America across categories including Small-Market, Mid-Market, Large-Market, Sustainable Workforce, Innovation, Non-Profit, and Lifetime Achievement.
The awards are open to HR leaders across industries and regions, including North America and EMEA. Nominees are evaluated on 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. Winners and finalists were recognized as Leaders of Distinction.
The 2026 CHRO of the Year Award winners are: Small Market – Tina Campbell, Citizens First Bank; Mid-Market – Paul Gregory, Securonix, Inc.; Large Market – Jill Larsen, Synopsys; Sustainable Workforce – Rosemary Sheehan, Hartford HealthCare; Non-Profit – Logan Carmichael, Pittsburgh Water. For more on the 2026 awards, visit HRO Today's forum page.
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