Utah SHRM Excellence Awards — nomination submission page

September 15 · 6:30 PM Hale Centre Theatre America: Stars of the Workforce
Inaugural Event  ·  Utah SHRM

Help us recognize those HR Professionals who elevate workplaces across Utah.

Join Utah SHRM for the inaugural Utah SHRM Excellence Awards as we recognize the "unsung heros" and celebrate the internal HR professionals who do the "daily grind" within their organization to keep them running smoothly across Utah.

This special evening will honor HR professionals, and emerging HR talent who are making a meaningful impact in their workplaces and communities. Whether you are attending to support a colleague, or recognize the incredible work being done throughout the profession — we invite you to be part of this memorable event.

Finalists from across the state will be recognized, and award recipients will be announced during an evening of celebration, networking, and professional recognition.

Together, let's celebrate excellence in Human Resources.
Great organizations are built by great people

And great people are often supported by exceptional HR professionals.

Created to recognize excellence

Honoring individuals and organizations that exemplify leadership, innovation, service, and excellence in HR.

An evening of celebration

Celebration, networking, and professional recognition — live at Hale Centre Theatre.

Kick-Off Work Elevated Conference

This event will kick-off the week leading up to the Work Elevated Conference held in Provo, September 21st and 22nd.

Because excellence deserves to be recognized.

Join HR professionals from across Utah as we celebrate finalists and award recipients who are helping shape the future of work in our state.

Thank you for your nominations!

We were overwhelmed by the response, receiving tens of wonderful nominations honoring HR professionals across Utah. We may be reaching out to those who submitted, or to the nominees themselves, if we have any additional questions. Thank you for taking the time to recognize excellence in HR.

2026 Excellence Awards — Tickets

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Nominees only

Nominee

For individuals nominated for this year's awards.

$35
Nominee's guest only

Nominee Guest

For a guest accompanying a nominee.

$35
Finalists only

Finalist

For finalists notified by the judging committee.

Free
Finalist's guest only

Finalist Guest

One guest per finalist (spouse, significant other, etc). Add this if you're bringing someone.

Free

SHRM Member

For current SHRM members.

$50

Non-Member

For anyone attending who is not a current SHRM member.

$60

Reserved Group Seating for 8

Reserved seating for a larger group. Ensures all seats are grouped together.

$500
Volunteers only

Volunteer

For confirmed event volunteers. Enter your volunteer discount code at checkout.

$10
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Questions about which ticket applies to you? Contact the Utah SHRM Excellence Awards committee at awards@utahshrm.org.