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, 2027, in Alexandria, VA 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
Thank you for joining us in Barcelona!
It was a pleasure celebrating excellence in HR Leadership at the CHRO of the Year EMEA Awards Gala.
See the full list of Individual Category Winners and Leaders of Distinction, and explore our past winners archive:
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See Past Winners
Help Us Choose the Next CHRO of the Year in EMEA!
This year’s crop of nominees represents the best of the best in Human Resources in the EMEA region, and we are inviting the HRO Today network to cast their ballot for this year’s 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!
Voting data will be reviewed by the awards committee as part of the Leader of Distinction and CHRO of the Year EMEA selection process.
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.
