POTY Awards Criteria – The PEER 150

Awards & Criteria

January 12th, 2025 | The Walt Disney Concert Hall

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.

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.

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.

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.

Criteria:

Recognizes an HR leader who embodies the spirit of collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing within the PEER 150 community.
Consistently contributes valuable insights, best practices, and support to fellow HR professionals.
Demonstrates a commitment to elevating the HR industry through thought leadership, innovation, and engagement.
Actively participates in PEER 150 events, discussions, and initiatives, fostering a strong and connected community.
Nominates peers for membership, content topics, sponsors, host locations, and provides expertise that enhances The PEER 150 Experience for all members.