2025 PEER of the Year Awards

Awards & Criteria

Date TBD | The Walt Disney Concert Hall

Championing People, Inspiring Change.

The Culture Creator Award

Criteria:

      • Recognizes an HR executive who has masterfully designed and nurtured a thriving workplace culture.
      • Develops and sustains a company culture that aligns with organizational values and drives business success.
      • Creates an environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and engaged.
      • Implements initiatives that foster collaboration, innovation, and a strong sense of community.
      • Demonstrates measurable impact on employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity.

Shaping the Future of Work, Today.

The HR Innovator Award

Criteria:

  • Demonstrates exceptional leadership and strategic foresight in shaping the future of HR.
  • Develops progressive HR policies that address modern workforce challenges.
  • Anticipates and adapts to emerging trends in talent management, remote work, and organizational design.
  • Makes a lasting impact on the industry through thought leadership, research, or speaking engagements.
  • Influences and inspires HR professionals by sharing best practices and insights.

Empowering Growth, Elevating Careers.

The Talent Development Trailblazer Award

Criteria:

  • Designs and leads innovative leadership development, mentorship, or upskilling programs.
  • Implements strategies that drive internal mobility and career progression.
  • Creates engaging training programs that enhance employee capabilities and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrates measurable success in talent retention and growth.
  • Partners with business leaders to align workforce development with organizational goals.

Building Bridges, Creating Opportunity.

The Community Impact Award

Criteria:

  • Recognizes an HR leader who has made a tangible difference in underserved communities through inclusive hiring, outreach, and workforce development initiatives.
  • Develops programs that provide career access, mentorship, and advancement opportunities for underrepresented groups.
  • Builds partnerships with local organizations, schools, or nonprofits to create pipelines for economic mobility and workforce inclusion.
  • Implements policies that drive meaningful change in workplace equity, such as pay equity audits, inclusive benefits, and leadership development for diverse talent.

Leading the Way in Workplace Wellbeing.

The Wellbeing Advocate Award

Criteria:

  • Actively champions mental health awareness and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Integrates mental health into HR policies and workplace culture.
  • Develops and implements wellness programs, resources, or benefits.
  • Introduces initiatives such as mental health days, mindfulness programs, or employee assistance programs.
  • Demonstrates measurable improvements in employee wellbeing (e.g., survey results, retention, reduced absenteeism).
  • Encourages leadership and managers to prioritize wellness and work-life balance.