SharedXpertise Media, publishers of HRO Today magazine and HRO Today Global, announced the winners of the annual CHRO of the Year Awards at a Gala celebration during the 2026 HRO Today Forum North America in Philadelphia, PA. The 13th annual awards ceremony, held at The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, honored leading HR executives across multiple categories, including Small-Market, Mid-Market, Large-Market, Sustainable Workforce, Innovation, Non-Profit, and Lifetime Achievement. Winners and finalists were recognized as Leaders of Distinction for their contributions to the HR profession.
The awards are open to HR leaders across industries and regions, including North America and EMEA. Nominees are evaluated on key areas such as 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. The evaluation process underscores the importance of aligning HR practices with broader business goals to drive organizational success.
The 2026 CHRO of the Year Award winners are: Small Market: Tina Campbell, Citizens First Bank; Mid-Market: Paul Gregory, Securonix, Inc.; Large Market: Jill Larsen, Synopsys; Sustainable Workforce: Rosemary Sheehan, Hartford HealthCare; Non-Profit: Logan Carmichael, Pittsburgh Water. These leaders were selected from a competitive pool of nominees, reflecting their exceptional impact on their organizations and the HR field.
For more on the 2026 CHRO of the Year Awards, visit https://www.hrotoday.com/hro-today-north-america-forum/. HRO Today and HRO Today Global, properties of SharedXpertise Media, offer extensive reach within the HR industry through magazines, web portals, research, e-newsletters, events, and social networks. Their Baker’s Dozen rankings are widely used by HR leaders when selecting service providers.
