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Prescott Area Human Resource Association (PAHRA) Receives EXCEL Silver Award for 2010

    April 29, 2011

    The Society for Human Resource Management has awarded the Prescott Area Human  Resource Association (PAHRA), the EXCEL Silver Award for 2010.

    The SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence (SHAPE) has been designed to ensure a strong connection between SHRM and our affiliated chapters from a business perspective.  In addition to clearly outlining our requirements to measure chapter alignment and engagement with SHRM’s overall objectives, SHAPE’s focus has shifted to activities and initiatives which are more strategic in nature.  These efforts will allow each affiliated chapter to increase its viaibility and effectiveness, as well as promote the HR profession at the local level.  Additionally, we designed this program to enhance the business accumen of our local volunteer leaders! This new program raises the bar of excellence for our affiliates and introduces the EXCEL Awards – a tiered recognition and awards system.

    The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. The Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, and more than 575 affiliated chapters.
     
    “This recognition is a distinct indication of the chapter’s successful partnership with SHRM to serve the networking and professional development needs of human resource professionals and to the advancement of the human resources profession” noted Pamela J. Green, SPHR, Chief U.S. Membership Officer for SHRM.
     
    The Prescott Area Human  Resource Association (PAHRA) receives a Certificate of Recognition, a specialized banner to display at its meetings and events, and is being recognized in SHRM’s publications and at its conferences.