2021 SHRM PINNACLE AWARD RECIPIENT

WSHRMA is the proud recipient of SHRM's 2021 Pinnacle Award!

The Pinnacle Award is the most prestigious honor SHRM state councils and chapters can receive. Created in 1991, it recognizes innovative projects created and implemented by SHRM affiliates. WEST SOUND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (WSHRMA) was one of 12 human resource organizations—out of more than 600 —from across the country to win the award in 2021.

WSHRMA’s April 2021 event, “Second Chance Employment Forum” partnered with Olympic College’s Office of Equity and Inclusion and Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA). The event included Rep. Tarra Simmons, Washington’s Employment Security Department, Worksource, and was an employer-focused informational discussion to highlight barriers of employment for those who are justice-involved, dispel stereotypes and myths, and provide resources to those businesses looking to tap into this talent pool.  The conversation also included a panel of individuals with lived experience to share their stories of seeking employment after incarceration, as well as an employer panel with local companies including MOD Pizza, Watson Furniture, West Sound Workforce and Lorraine Viers as WSHRMA’s Workforce Readiness Director. Additional sponsors of the event included Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and Civil Survival. The virtual event drew over 70 participants from throughout the region!

“SHRM affiliates are leading the way in reinventing the world of work,” said SHRM President and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP. “By pioneering educational programs, creating inclusive cultures, and increasing the workforce readiness of underserved and underemployed populations, each SHRM chapter and state council winner helped to lift up their community.”

“Congratulations to our chapter!! The Pinnacle Award honors the highest achievements in affiliate development and contributions which serve and advance the HR profession and SHRM community. What an accomplishment to this national recognition back to our beautiful corner of the Pacific Northwest!”- Monica Lockwood, WSHRMA President-Elect

Winning programs, selected from 70 applications, receive a $1,000 prize given by Raymond James, which is the sponsor of this year’s Pinnacle Awards. The awardees were recognized at SHRM’s Volunteer Leaders Business Meeting, live online November 10-12, 2021.  

To learn more, please visit the SHRM Pinnacle Award Program website.