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 Gala, held at The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, honored leading HR executives in categories including Small-Market, Mid-Market, Large-Market, Sustainable Workforce, Innovation, Non-Profit, and Lifetime Achievement. Winners and finalists were celebrated as Leaders of Distinction.
The awards are open to HR leaders across industries and regions, including North America and EMEA. Nominees were evaluated on 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. These criteria underscore the growing importance of HR leaders in driving business results through strategic people management.
The 2026 CHRO of the Year Award winners include: 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. The awards highlight the critical role of CHROs in navigating complex workforce challenges and contributing to organizational success.
For more on the awards, visit the HRO Today Forum page. HRO Today and HRO Today Global are properties of SharedXpertise Media, offering reach to senior-level HR decision-makers through magazines, web portals, research, e-newsletters, events, and social networks. The HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen rankings are a key resource for HR leaders selecting service providers.
