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2021 SHRM-GT Awards Celebrating Innovation in the Workplace By Tom Leyde
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local chapter president. “The (nominated) organizations, whether small, medium or large, are the focus. It takes great leaders to achieve the innovation in certain areas,” she said. Awards recognizing Community Impact; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility; and Leadership were presented to organizations based on their size.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Small Company Winner Community Foundation for Southern Arizona was the winner of the Community Impact Award for a small organization. The group helps individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits work together to create a stronger community. Creating a stronger community was at the heart of CFSA’s Leadership and Management Certificate program through the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. The group offered a free training program for 220 people from nonprofit groups to help them develop skills to support long-term sustainability for themselves and their organizations. “The program taught me some new concepts that I was able to implement right away,” said Amanda Bernal-Ransom, VP of resource development at Chicanos Por La Causa. “It was a wonderful learning opportunity.” Kelly Huber, CFSA senior director of community investments, accepted the award. Medium-Size Company Winner HSL Asset Management was honored as the medium-size group for its community impact activities. Marlene Adams, VP of human resources, accepted the award. “We’re obviously very honored to receive it,” Adams said. “It warms our heart. The business (more than 47 years old) was founded on premises of family and community.” HLS has contributed to many essential nonprofits Tucson, including Angel Charity for Children, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, Youth On Their Own and Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse.
care, specialty care, rehabilitative and behavioral health care. The group’s IDEA Council works in concert with the CARE Committee. Both are employee-led groups working to create an inclusive work environment and to improve clinic experience for patients and families. Jared Perkins, CEO, and Gemma Thomas, CAO, accepted the award.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY
Small Company Winner Children’s Clinics was honored as the small-size organization in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility category. The organization serves children with complex medical conditions and is located on the Tucson Medical Center campus on Grant Road. Children’s Clinics offers primary 62 BizTucson
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Medium to Large Company Winner Winner of the medium- to large-size group was BroadPath Heathcare Solutions, which provides managed remote teams of skilled professionals to healthcare, financial services, travel and hospitality and high-growth industries. The teams handle customer experience, sales and back office operations. BroadPath also volunteers time to facilitate learning experiences for clients and employees. Lacey Wilson accepted the award.
LEADERSHIP – INDIVIDUAL
Small Company Kasey Hill, CEO of Greater Tucson Leadership, received the award in the small company leadership category. Hill has served as GTL CEO since July 2016 and before that, was communications director for Develop Danville, a public-private economic development organization in central Kentucky. Medium Company Jennifer Chenault, a sales executive for Lovitt & Touché, was honored for her leadership in a medium-size company. “I am humbled and grateful that the contributions I’ve made have been recognized,” she said. “This is like the icing on the cake.”
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SHRM-GT Volunteer of the Year Award SHRM-GT members Laurel Ragaller and Kerry Barrett, both co-directors of the programs committee, were recognized for their efforts. “We had a great committee and a great partnership,” Ragaller said.
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The Society for Human Research Management of Greater Tucson, also known as SHRM-GT, honored local groups and individuals Nov. 9 during its annual awards event, as members and nominees gathered at the Savoy Opera House in Trail Dust Town. “The focus (of SHRM) is celebrating innovation, so what we’re looking for is innovative practices,” said Cynthi Knight,
