Every year SHRM awards seven Pinnacle Awards. The awards recognize an innovative activity, program or initiative that transcends normal affiliate operations. Along with a monetary grant of $1,000, the prestigious award brings tremendous honor to a chapter. As a point of reference, there are over 500 SHRM chapters internationally.  Click here to read more about the SHRM Pinnacle Award Program.

Click image to launch video. It will appear in a new window/tab of your browser.

Many of you are familiar with AHRMA’s volunteer leadership development program, Stepping Stones to Enhanced Leadership, that was piloted last year and is now in Series 2. The mission of this program is to develop future leaders within the HR profession. Earlier this year, your Executive Committee voted to submit Stepping Stones for consideration and – drum roll please…

WE WON!!!

Ramona’s acceptance speech…

On behalf of a thousand AHRMA members, and yes, we reached Super Mega status this week, thank you for recognizing Stepping Stones and presenting us with this prestigious award.

It’s been a privilege and a labor of love to lead this initiative and I extend special thanks to all those who were involved in the vision, design, development, and implementation of Stepping Stones – Especially Marilyn Martin and Cathy Wodarski.  All of the instructors including: Cathy, Wodarski, Becky Sandifer, Sherry Scott, Kate McLagan, Judy Wallace, and Alice Dendinger and all of the participants.

The mission of Stepping Stones is to develop future leaders within the HR professions and at AHRMA… LEADERSHIP ROCKS!