SharedXpertise Media, publisher of HRO Today magazine and organizer of the HRO Today Forum, 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 event, held at The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, honored HR leaders from organizations of varying sizes and sectors, including for-profit, non-profit, and healthcare.
The awards recognize excellence in categories such as Small-Market, Mid-Market, Large-Market, Sustainable Workforce, Innovation, Non-Profit, and Lifetime Achievement. Nominees were evaluated on criteria including 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.
This year's winners include Tina Campbell of Citizens First Bank (Small Market), Paul Gregory of Securonix, Inc. (Mid-Market), Jill Larsen of Synopsys (Large Market), Rosemary Sheehan of Hartford HealthCare (Sustainable Workforce), and Logan Carmichael of Pittsburgh Water (Non-Profit). All finalists were recognized as Leaders of Distinction.
The awards are open to HR leaders across industries and regions, including North America and EMEA. For more information on the 2026 CHRO of the Year Awards, visit https://www.hrotoday.com/hro-today-north-america-forum/.
HRO Today is a property of SharedXpertise Media, which also produces the Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings and organizes HRO Today Forums and Educational Events. These platforms reach senior-level HR decision-makers with content on industry trends and provider rankings.
The recognition of these CHROs underscores the evolving role of HR leadership in driving organizational success through strategic people management. As companies navigate workforce challenges, awards like these highlight best practices in talent strategy and operational impact.
