Ron Shane HR Lifetime Achievement Award

THE RON SHANE HR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Each year the SHRM State Council and Chapters in Delaware consider nominations for the Ron Shane HR Lifetime Achievement Award.  This award is presented to the individual who best represents the Human Resources Professional in his/her daily life.

A five member committee composed of Delaware State Council member(s) including at least one past recipient reviews the nominees and makes the final selection.

The criteria include:

  • Dedication to the Human Resources profession:  this refers to the individual’s dedication and commitment to HR, meaning there should be a demonstrated love of the profession, belief that the role of HR is critical to the business it serves, and full support of the overall mission of SHRM national.
  • Professional credentials and accomplishments:  includes any academic or professional achievements, business successes, SHRM-SCP Certification, SPHR Certification, advanced degrees, continuing education, etc.
  • Professional involvement:  has been active in national or local SHRM chapters,served in any roles dedicated to advancing the HR profession and HR professionals, leads by example, represented HR profession on committees, etc.
  • Demonstrated HR leadership:  looked upon by professionals in HR as an expert, serves formally or informally as a coach to others, develops more novice HR individuals, champions HR issues at local, state, or federal levels.

 The winner is announced at the Delaware SHRM State Conference each year.        

   For more information or to Nominate                                                 

Individuals who have received the award are:

Year

Recipient

2002

Ronald M. Shane, SPHR 

2003

William Dodds, SPHR 

2004

Dr. Scott Cawood, SPHR

2005

Dr. Patricia Buhler

2006

Rita Johnson-Chase, PHR 

2007

Vickie McCardell, PHR

2008

Frank Ingraham, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

2009

Vickie Tully, SPHR 

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Carol Kleiman 

Melissa Greene, PHR

Patricia Clendening, GPHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Wanda Spiering, PHR, SHRM-CP

Jon McDowell, SPHR SHRM-SCP

Cindy Crompton-Barone, PHR, SHRM-CP

Peggy Eddens

Joanne Lee, SHRM-SCP

Jackie Poquette, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Maribeth B. Dockety, MA, SHRM-CP, PHR 

Pat Troy-Brooks