HRO Today Honors 2026 CHRO of the Year Award Winners at Philadelphia Gala
SharedXpertise Media announced the winners of the 13th annual CHRO of the Year Awards, recognizing top HR executives across multiple categories for their leadership and impact on people strategy.
SharedXpertise Media, publisher of HRO Today magazine and HRO Today Global, announced the winners of the 2026 CHRO of the Year Awards at a gala celebration during the 2026 HRO Today Forum North America in Philadelphia. The awards, now in their 13th year, honor leading HR executives in North America for their contributions to organizational culture, talent management, workforce transformation, and measurable business outcomes tied to people strategy.
The ceremony took place at The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, where winners in categories including Small-Market, Mid-Market, Large-Market, Sustainable Workforce, Innovation, Non-Profit, and Lifetime Achievement were recognized. All finalists were honored as Leaders of Distinction. The awards are open to HR leaders across industries and regions, including North America and EMEA, with nominees evaluated on criteria such as organizational culture and engagement, talent acquisition and retention, leadership during change, DEI and employee experience initiatives, and measurable business outcomes.
The 2026 winners include Tina Campbell of Citizens First Bank (Small Market), Paul Gregory of Securonix, Inc. (Mid-Market), Jill Larsen of Synopsys (Large Market), Rosemary Sheehan of Hartford HealthCare (Sustainable Workforce), and Logan Carmichael of Pittsburgh Water (Non-Profit). The Innovation and Lifetime Achievement winners were also honored but not specified in the announcement.
These awards matter because they highlight the evolving role of chief human resources officers in driving business success. As companies face ongoing challenges in talent acquisition, retention, and workforce transformation, the recognition of HR leaders who deliver measurable outcomes underscores the strategic importance of human capital management. The winners were chosen for their ability to align people strategy with business goals, demonstrating that effective HR leadership directly impacts organizational performance.
For more details on the awards and the winners, visit the HRO Today North America Forum page.