The Elizabeth “Clay” Smith Humanitarian Award is one that’s especially meaningful to our group. It was created to honor one of our most selfless members that lost her battle to breast cancer in 2014. This award is given to honor a HR Professional who promotes well being, respect and dignity within their community, while driving to make a lasting difference and to encourage others to do the same. In doing so this person exemplifies compassion, courage and professionalism in the practice of human resources as well as in their personal lives.
I for one know Clay would have loved this year’s recipient.
She has been involved with her local SHRM Chapter, Alamance County HR, for over 10 years and served numerous positions on the NC SHRM State Council she has also volunteered her time to the:
Relay For Life where she’s served as a committee member, Luminary Chair and Survivors Chair
Mebane’s Women’s Club where she is currently the Treasurer
Mebane Business Association
Chair of the Mebane Dogwood Festival
Board Member of the Children’s Museum of Alamance County
Alamance Regional Charitable Foundation Board where she served as Treasurer
She’s even served on the Workforce Development Board.
This individual can always be seen giving, helping and encouraging and she truly is a bright spot to our group. Never wanting or asking for recognition yet giving so selflessly. We can’t think of anyone more deserving of this award in honor of our friend. Congratulations Cheryl Ray.
TheRichard "Dick" Peoples Professional of the Year Awardis given in recognition of an individual’s service to the HR community, service to the HR profession, leadership in the business community, and service to the civic community
We could be here all night if I listed all of her contributions to HR, her local chapter and even our State Chapter so I will try to scale it down as best as I can.
She is currently an active member of the TSHRM Chapter. She has held many positions in TSHRM including Secretary, President Elect, President, Immediate Past President and Board Advisor. Additionally she has also served as Secretary and Community Relations Chair on the NC SHRM State Council.
She has a BA in History from AlleghenyCollege and a MBA in Finance from SeattlePacificUniversity. She also holds a certificate from DukeUniversity in Global Human Resources and an industry specific certification of Fell of the Life Management Institute.
She has been an employee benefit specialist for over 30 years working in many capacities in the employee benefit industry. She also volunteers her time at least 10 times a year to speak at local chapters and organizations to help educate the HR community on a wide variety of employee benefit topics.
In 2014 in conjunction with Asila Calhoun this individual initiated the Community Relations Chair role with our NC SHRM State Council. They created and developed our Pinnacle Award winning program FEED NC where all of the chapters across our state collect food and donations for their local food banks. The 1styear saw nearly 50,000 lbs of food donated across the state. The second year an amazing 295,000 lbs of food was collected during the summer months when our local food banks need donations the most.
This individual gives her heart to her family, her friends, her company, the HR Profession and all the organizations she’s a member of. We count ourselves blessed to have her on our team and are pleased to Congratulate Joanne Forbes our 2016 Richard “Dick” Peoples HR Professional of the Year!
TheNorth Carolina Human Resources Hall of Famerecognizes North Carolina Human Resources Professionals for their outstanding lifetime accomplishments and/or contributions to the HR community. This award is given in recognition of their service to the HR profession, leadership in the business community, and service to the civic community.
Our first recipient is Amy Hoover- Amy is currently the Director of Human Resources at Chiesi, USA and has been in the HR field for over 20 years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from NC State University as well as an MBA from MeredithCollege. She also has a Certificate in Non-Profit Management, is a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst and a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). She has served in numerous positions on the RW HRMA and on the State Council as well. She not only gives of her time and resources to professional organizations but charitable ones as well. Amy’s commitment to excellence and her can-do attitude serve as wonderful motivation to the professionals that have the privilege of working with her. Congrats Amy.
Our next recipient is Shontera Gillespie-Coleman- Shontera is currently working in People Relations at Red Hat and has been in the HR field for over 20 years. She holds an BA in Industrial Relations from UNC and an MSA in Human Resources from CentralMichiganUniversity. She also holds certifications in Professional in Human Resources and SHRM-CP. Shontera also has served in numerous positions with the RW HRMA, with NC SHRM State Council and many other non-profit and community organizations. Shontera is a vigilant advocate for diversity and inclusion and continues to demonstrate leadership, dedication and commitment to all aspects of her life. Congrats Shontera!
Our 3rdrecipient is Robert(Bob) L. Guy- Robert is currently the HR Director at Darnel, Inc and has been in the HR field for over 25 years. Bob holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a MBA from the McRoll School of Business in Charlotte, NC. He also holds certifications in SPHR and SHRM-SCP. Bob has been a dedicated volunteer for the UC HRA serving in several roles as well as additional roles served on NC SHRM State Council. He has attended and served his Church, Church at Charlotte for over 16 years and sings with the Carolina Voices. His most recent achievement has been working with 2 refugee centers to support and train refugee workers so they can have the opportunity to pursue the American Dream. People like Bob make our profession and our country a better place, congrats Bob!
Our 4threcipient is Daryl Bennett- Daryl is currently the Human Resources Officer at Cornerstone Health and CHESS and has been in the HR field for over 35 years. He holds a Bachelors of Science Degree from WesternCarolinaUniversity and a Masters of Part, Political Science and Public Administration from Appalachian State University. He also holds the following certifications, GPHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Green Belt, Work-life certifies Professional, Certified Benefits Professional, Global Remuneration Professional, and Certified Compensation Professional. He has served in numerous roles with HRMAG and Winston-Salem Association of Human Resources and at the State Council level as well. Daryl’s commitment to the community he serves is also evident in the number of nonprofit organizations he volunteers his time at as well. Daryl has a commitment not only to human resources at his company but to the human resources profession as a whole. He has demonstrated leadership on the local, regional and international business platforms and serves as a great role model for all HR Professionals. Congrats Daryl.
Our final recipient is Lynn Brailsford- Lynn is currently the President of Brailsford Consulting and has over 30 years of HR experience! She holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from the University of Illinois, a BY in Psychology from FordhamUniversity and possesses a graduate level diploma in Training and Management Development from NYU. She is accredited by Hay/McBer in the use of emotional Competence Inventory and is a certified Anger Management Coach. She has also served in many roles with her local chapter the Western NC HR Association and has been instrumental in helping to host this very conference! She is also currently serving as District Director for the Western Region on State Council. Lynn’s foresight, willingness to speak up and wisdom have served the local community, state and HR profession so well. She is a leader that is sought after by other leaders and freely lends her time and talents to others. Congrats Lynn!
The State Council recognizes North Carolina SHRM-affiliated chapters that have achieved excellence in the SHRM SHAPE through itsDistinguished Professional Chapter of the Year Award. The State Council recognizes all Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Award winners as distinguished Professional Chapters provided they also adhere to the a few additional expectations.
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The NCSHRM State Council also supports SHRM goals and objectives for Student Chapters and Student Chapter Members. SHRM outlines a plan of action for success through the annual Merit Award program that recognizes student chapters for outstanding activities and programs. To further support and recognize those student chapters that meet the Merit Award criteria outlined by the Society, the State Council recognizes those Distinguished Student Chapters annually.
Congratulations to the following chapters for achieving distinguished awards.
Outstanding Student Chapter
MeredithCollege
Superior Merit Student Chapter
NC StateUniversity
UNC Wilmington
WinthropUniversity
Merit Student Chapter
UNC Chapel Hill
Honorable Mention
ECU
(endowed by Capitol Broadcasting Company)
TheJan Sharp Memorial Scholarshipis a $1,000 scholarship awarded annually to a North Carolina student focusing on Human Resources as a profession.
It is my honor to award our scholarship to CaitlinNorris-MeredithCollege
Caitlin is a senior at MeredithCollege pursing a BA with a HR Concentration and Marketing Minor.
William B. Leonard Student Chapter Member Scholarshipsare awarded to 2 students ($500 each). Scholarships are based upon the student’s contributions to their student chapter, and academic performance, along with involvement in community or school activities, and commitment to the Human Resources Profession.
Congratulations to our winners:
Rosmairy Ortega- Meredith
Rosmairy is a rising senior at MeredithCollege pursuing a double major in Economics and Business Administration with an HR concentration with a minor in finance.
Rebecca Lawler- Meredith
Rebecca is a rising senior at Meredith college pursuing a degree in Human Resources Management
ThePaula Harvey Student Scholarshipis a $500 scholarship awarded annually to a North Carolina student focusing on Human Resources as a profession. This award is sponsored by Paula Harvey. We all know and love our former state director and MAC rep. Thanks to her we are able to give another scholarship.
Congratulations toAarushaShakyaMeredithCollege!
Aarusha is a senior at MeredithCollege with a double major in Business Administration and Economics and a minor in Human Resources and Finance.