This award, the highest honor bestowed annually by NEHRA is presented to an individual, corporation, institution and/or association for outstanding accomplishment in the advancement of the human resources profession. It is presented at NEHRA's Annual Awards Dinner.
Eligibilty requirements are as follows:
- An individual who has at least ten years of experience in the human resources profession
- An individual who has made significant contributions to the human resources profession
- An organization that has demonstrated a humanistic concern for their employees and society and a deep respect for the human resources function
- Self-nominations are permitted
- NEHRA membership is not required
- Current members of NEHRA’s Board of Directors are not eligible to receive the award
Recipients of the John D. Erdlen Five Star Award have been:
- 2008 - Bob Kelleher
- 2007 - Russ Campanello & Helen Drinan
- 2006 Keith Peden
- 2005 The New England Patriots
- 2004 Irving Sands
- 2003 Barry Bograd
- 2002 The TJX Companies, Inc.
- 2001 Martha R.A. Fields
- 2000 Jordan's Furniture
- 1999 Robert W. Burke
- 1998 Robert D. Gatti
- 1997 George A. Rossi
- 1996 Ruth Ann Moriarty
- 1995 John D. Erdlen
- 1994 Dr. Lewis Rambo
- 1993 Russell Taskey
- 1992 Fred K. Foulkes
- 1991 Polaroid Corporation
- 1990 Stride Rite
In 2000, NEHRA created a Volunteer Excellence Award to recognize and celebrate excellence in volunteerism among NEHRA members and to encourage all NEHRA members to contribute to and support the betterment of the HR function and NEHRA.
Eligibilty requirements are:
- A NEHRA member and NEHRA volunteer for at least one year
- Any volunteer - does not need to be in a leadership roll
- Special consideration is given to volunteer contributions during more than one year
- Current member of NEHRA's Board of Directors are not eligible to receive this award
Any NEHRA member can nominate another member for this award, which is presented at the Annual Awards Dinner.
Recipients of this award have been:
The Compassion and Courage Award was created in memory of two local HR professionals, Cheryl Troy and Craig Wood, who lost their lives during an act of workplace violence at Edgewater Technologies in December 2000. The award honors a NEHRA member who exemplifies compassion, courage and professionalism in the practice of human resources management. It is presented at NEHRA's Annual Awards Dinner.
Recipients of the Compassion and Courage Award have been:
