SharedXpertise Media, publisher of HRO Today magazine and organizer of the HRO Today Forum North America, announced the winners of the 2026 CHRO of the Year Awards at a gala celebration in Philadelphia. The awards, now in their 13th year, honor HR leaders across North America and EMEA in categories including Small-Market, Mid-Market, Large-Market, Sustainable Workforce, Innovation, Non-Profit, and Lifetime Achievement.
Nominees were evaluated on criteria such as 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 were selected from a pool of finalists, who were all recognized as Leaders of Distinction.
The 2026 winners are: Tina Campbell of Citizens First Bank (Small Market), Paul Gregory of Securonix, Inc. (Mid-Market), Jill Larsen of Synopsys (Large Market), Rosemary Sheehan of Hartford HealthCare (Sustainable Workforce), and Logan Carmichael of Pittsburgh Water (Non-Profit). The awards ceremony took place at The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing.
According to HRO Today, the awards are designed to spotlight HR executives who drive significant impact within their organizations. The recognition underscores the growing importance of human resources in achieving business outcomes, particularly in areas like workforce transformation and employee experience. For companies, having a CHRO recognized can signal strong internal practices and attract top talent. Industry-wide, the awards set benchmarks for HR excellence and encourage innovation.
For more details on the 2026 CHRO of the Year Awards, visit https://www.hrotoday.com/hro-today-north-america-forum/.
