AVHRA Wins the Pinnacle Award!
The Apple Valley Human Resources Association Wins Pinnacle Award
from SHRM for Exceptional HR Program
The Apple Valley Human Resources Association won the Pinnacle Award last week, given by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to its state councils and chapters for highly notable contributions to the HR profession. 
Created in 1991, the Pinnacle Award is the highest achievement SHRM state councils and chapters can attain, and it honors programs that exceed the standard activities of SHRM affiliates in enhancing the creation of effective HR management. The Apple Valley Human Resources Association was one of 12 human resource organizations from across the country to win the award.
Winning programs selected from 67 applications received a $1,000 prize, sponsored by ADP Inc. The award was received by Reagan Bellamy on behalf of the AVHRA board.
“Winners of this award are SHRM affiliates that have shown leadership in the HR profession through innovative and forward-thinking programs,” said Henry G. (Hank) Jackson, president and CEO of SHRM. “Their efforts are a testament to our members, HR professionals, and their commitment to aligning people and business strategies. This year’s winners offer solutions to timely and real-life challenges facing workplaces today, including the skills gap and helping military veterans return to the civilian workforce.”
The 2014 SHRM Pinnacle Award winners are:
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Northern Alabama SHRM – “Empowerment through Employment Job Fair and Training”
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Arkansas SHRM State Council (ARSHRM) – “ARSHRM Collaborates with DHS Superstar Dave Basham to Present Three Wildly Successful Form 1-9/E-Verify Webinars”
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SHRM Western Connecticut – “Local HR Resource Directory”
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Sarasota-Manatee HR Association (Fla.) – “Taking Certification to Another Level”
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Human Resource Association of the Midlands (Neb.) – “Excel with a Mentor”
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Nevada State SHRM Council – “Nevada SHRM Young Professionals”
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SHRM Long Island (N.Y.) – “SHRM-LI’s Virtual Resource Assistant Program”
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North Carolina SHRM State Council – “N.C. SHRM State Food Drive”
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DallasHR (Texas) – “Executive Breakfast Series”
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Northern Utah Human Resource Association – “Investing in Our Future: Committed to Next Generation”
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Shenandoah Valley SHRM (Va.) – “Virginia Legal Forum”
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Apple Valley HR Association (Wenatchee, Wash.) (AVHRA) – “AVHRA Board/Chapter Reengagement – Look at Us Now!”
About the Society for Human Resource Management
Founded in 1948, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR membership organization devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 275,000 members in over 160 countries, the Society is the leading provider of resources to serve the needs of HR professionals and advance the professional practice of human resource management. SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China, India and United Arab Emirates. Visit us at shrm.org and follow us on Twitter @SHRMPress.
