SharedXpertise Media, publisher of HRO Today magazine and producer of the Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings, announced the winners of the 2026 CHRO of the Year Awards during a gala celebration at the HRO Today Forum North America in Philadelphia. The 13th annual event, held at The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, honored HR leaders in categories including Small-Market, Mid-Market, Large-Market, Sustainable Workforce, Innovation, Non-Profit, and Lifetime Achievement.
The awards recognize HR executives who excel in 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. Nominees were evaluated across industries and regions, including North America and EMEA.
This year’s 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. All finalists were honored as Leaders of Distinction.
The awards underscore the critical role of CHROs in driving business success through innovative people strategies. For more on the 2026 CHRO of the Year Awards, visit https://www.hrotoday.com/hro-today-north-america-forum/.
