The PEER 150

PEER of The Year Awards

January, 2026 | The Walt Disney Concert Hall

Celebrating Excellence in HR Leadership & Innovation

The 2025 PEER of the Year (POTY) Awards

The POTY Awards celebrate CHROs and Chief People Officers driving innovation, fostering impactful workplaces, and shaping the future of HR. We’ll also honor the PEER 150 Member who has shown outstanding support for our community this year.

Leadership Council

PEER of the Year nominations are evaluated and ultimately selected by our esteemed leadership council. 

Brian Little

Chief People Officer

Intel

Shannon Kirk

Chief People Officer

California Pizza Kitchen

Emanuel Maxwell

Chief Talent & Equity Officer

LA Philharmonic

Nooshin Nathan

Chief Talent Officer

Natural History Museum of LA

Celebrate Extrordinary Leadership

Nominate an HR Leader in Your Network

Submit your PEER of the Year award nomination today to recognize outstanding leadership and achievements within the HR community.

Nominations are carefully reviewed by our Leadership Council, a group of esteemed PEER 150 members from diverse industries. They provide valuable insight and guidance to determine the winners in each category, ensuring a fair and thorough evaluation process.

Attend the 2025 POTY Awards