HRO Today CHRO of the Year Awards
If people are a company’s greatest asset, then CHROs have a lot riding on their shoulders.
From delivering a winning culture to introducing fresh recruitment strategies, they are stewards and strategists who are responsible for a company’s talent and performance blueprint -all of which drives the business forward. To honor the contributions of these incredible leaders, HRO Today is proud to present the annual CHRO/HRD of the Year Awards.
North America
Nominations for the 2027 CHRO of the Year Awards are now open!
Now is the time to recognize excellence in HR Leadership. Celebrate the hard work of your HR executives by submitting them for CHRO of the Year Award. Honor their efforts in creating culture, supporting organizational goals, and building winning talent strategies.
For more information about the timeline and what criteria the selection committee looks for in nominations, please visit the Criteria & Timeline page below.
Winners of the CHRO of the Year join a prestigious group of leaders from companies like Cigna, The New York Times, Cisco, Levi Strauss & Co., The Kraft Heinz Company, Independence Health Group, San Diego Zoo, and more!
Winners will be announced at the HRO Today Forum North America from May 12-14, 2026, in Washington, D.C in front of a group of past winners, HR thought leaders, and leading executives.
There is no cost to submit. Submissions are open until December 11, 2026.
To support a CHRO of the Year nomination, please make sure to join the HRO Today Group on LinkedIn and cast your vote for the CHRO of the Year! Your engagement truly makes a difference!
EMEA
Nominations for the 2026 CHRO of the Year EMEA Awards are now closed!
Celebrate excellence in HR Leadership with the CHRO of the Year EMEA Award.
Winners of the CHRO of the Year EMEA join a prestigious group of leaders from companies like Novo Nordisk, KMG Rompetrol, Green Man Gaming LTD, Namibian Ports Authority (Namport), Airbus, Bank of Ireland, and more!
Winners will be announced at the HRO Today Forum EMEA from 4-5 November, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain, in front of a group of past winners, HR thought leaders, and leading executives. For more information about the 2026 CHRO of the Year EMEA Awards timeline, visit our Criteria and Timeline page.
Registration is now open. Join us in Barcelona to celebrate and connect with the best of the best in HR in the EMEA region!
See Past Winners
To support a CHRO of the Year nomination, please make sure to join the HRO Today Group on LinkedIn and cast your vote for the CHRO of the Year! Your engagement truly makes a difference!
EMEA
The 2025 EMEA CHRO of the Year Awards were presented at the HRO Today Forum EMEA in Lisbon, Portugal on 12-14 November 2025.
View the CHRO/HRD of the Year Award Nomination Criteria, Timeline & Selection Process
For questions, please contact Berthony Poux, Vice President, Partnerships & Events, Berthony.Poux@SharedXpertise.com.
