2026 SHRM Impact Award

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SHRM Impact Award

The Impact Award is a recognition program that honors the outstanding work of SHRM Chapters and State Councils who are transforming the world of work through purpose-driven initiatives. Whether through community engagement, innovation, or strategic alignment with SHRM and SHRM Foundation priorities, this award celebrates the powerful ways Chapters and State Councils are making a difference—locally and beyond.

 

What We Celebrate

The Impact Award honors initiatives that:

  • Advance SHRM’s Mission, Vision, and Purpose - Honoring work that aligns with SHRM’s commitment to elevating the HR profession and empowering people and workplaces.
  • Drive Strategic Alignment and Innovation - Celebrating programs that support or extend SHRM and SHRM Foundation priorities, including workforce development, diversity, equity & inclusion, and leadership excellence.
  • Respond to Real-World Needs - Highlighting solutions to urgent challenges—such as crises, natural disasters, and systemic barriers—that impact the world of work.
  • Demonstrate Collaboration and Creativity - Showcasing initiatives built on partnership, resourcefulness, and the ability to mobilize stakeholders for collective impact.
  • Deliver Measurable, Sustainable Impact - Emphasizing results that are trackable, scalable, and replicable—setting new standards for HR leadership and community engagement.

Rules

To be considered for the SHRM Impact Award, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Affiliate Status: Applicants must be an active SHRM affiliate in Good Standing at the time of submission.
  2. Affiliate Standards Compliance: The affiliate must have submitted the SHRM Affiliate Standards Report by January 31, 2026.
  3. Application Deadline: Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (local time) on August 1, 2026.
  4. Submission Completeness: Applications must be fully completed and include all required responses and supporting materials to be eligible for review.
  5. Program Timing: Submissions should reflect a program or initiative implemented within the current award cycle (2025-26).
  6. Submission Limit: Each submission must represent a single initiative. Affiliates may submit multiple applications, but each must reflect a distinct program or effort.
  7. Originality of Work: Submissions should reflect original work of the affiliate. Initiatives submitted in previous years may be resubmitted only if they have been significantly enhanced or expanded.