SharedXpertise Media, publishers of HRO Today magazine and HRO Today Global, producers of the Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings, and organizers of the HRO Today Forums and Educational Events, 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.
Held at The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, the 13th annual Awards Gala honored leading HR executives in North America across categories including Small-Market, Mid-Market, Large-Market, Sustainable Workforce, Innovation, Non-Profit, and Lifetime Achievement. Winners were bestowed and accepted their awards, while all Finalists were recognized as Leaders of Distinction.
The awards are open to HR leaders across industries and regions, including North America and EMEA. Nominees are evaluated on key areas 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.
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 CHRO of the Year Awards, visit https://www.hrotoday.com/hro-today-north-america-forum/.
This announcement matters because it sets benchmarks for HR leadership excellence, showcasing strategies that drive business results and employee well-being. The awards highlight how top HR leaders navigate workforce transformation, DEI initiatives, and change management, providing a roadmap for other organizations. As companies increasingly prioritize people strategy, these winners exemplify the link between effective HR leadership and measurable business outcomes, influencing industry standards and best practices.
