 The hardiness of the mayflower, this modest little flower was embraced as a symbol of the resilience of all Nova Scotians and an inspiration and reminder that beauty can thrive amid adversity. Similarly, our award winners like our provincial flower represents high achievement in the face of adversity.
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Nominations Process
Nomination criteria are award-specific; click the award details below for more details.
Award Categories
The Nova Scotia Professional HR Awards are an opportunity to recognize outstanding achievements in HR in Nova Scotia in the following categories:
All nomination categories close on January 26, 2026. Submit a quality nomination for the Nova Scotia Professional HR Awards and unlock an exclusive $80 discount on Individual Tickets and Bundle 1 Tickets for the Awards Celebration!
Join us on March 24th, 2026 for this prestigious event recognizing outstanding HR professionals across the province who have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and a commitment to making a positive impact on their organizations and the HR community. Purchase your ticket today!
Prior Award Recipients
Award of Excellence
Terra Penrose, CPHR
Meaghan Woodhead, CPHR
Jacqueline Ferguson, CPHR
Theresa Williams, CPHR
Steve Ashton, CPHR
Kate Newcom, CPHR
Carol Logan, CPHR
Sharon Robinson, CPHR
Detry Carragher, CPHR
Nick Beynon, CPHR
Layla Khalil, CPHR
Cathy MacDonald, CPHR
Terri Green
Fellowship Award
Jim Stewart, FCPHR
Steve Ashton, FCPHR
Cheryl Newcombe, FCPHR
HR Team of the Year - Small
Northwood Inc. HR Team
HR Team of the Year - Large
Nova Scotia Health People Services Team
Past HR Team of the Year Winners
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Authority (Isabel MacDonald, Michelle Cormier-Hyson, CPHR, Denise Theriault, Kerry English-Miller, CPHR, Kerry Reynolds-Reid, CPHR, Crystal Waye, Amy Ernst, Joya Tannous, Darlene Penney)
Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (Chrisanne Delano, CPHR, Kathy Evans, Christian Gallagher, Kenisha Gordon, Tracey McMullen, Rebecca Nolan, Sara Shabnam, CPHR Candidate, Jennifer Simpson, CPHR, Josie Smith, CPHR Candidate, Ashley Stewart, CPHR).
East Coast Credit Union Team (Jill Curley, Amy Johnson, Layla Khalil, CPHR, Marlene Ryan, Keara Turner)
Mobia HR Team (Nea Publicover; Julie Caines, CPHR; Danielle Boutilier, CPHR; Emily McNeill, CPHR Candidate; Danielle Muise, and Nina Beslin)
Prince George Hotel Team (Carol Logan, CPHR & Milia Khuramshina, CPHR Candidate)
Rising Star
Camilla Quaglia, CPHR Candidate
Tristan Bankasingh, CPHR Candidate
Keara Turner, CPHR Candidate
Maghan Doyle, CPHR Candidate
Justine Downs, CPHR Candidate
Jessica Smith, CPHR
Kelsey Baker, CPHR
Mary Louise Jeans, CPHR
Kaitlyn Parker
Kyla Chamberlaine, CPHR
Jason Fleming
Collaborative Counsel
Julie MacPhee
Ian Pickard
Community Champion
Dr. Nicholous Deal, CPHR
Natalia Storr, CPHR Candidate
Holistic Wellness Workplace Award
Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre
Inclusion, Diversity Equity & Accessibility Award
East Coast Credit Union
Jazz Aviation
Keeping People First Award
Dr. Annette Elliott Rose
Union Partnership Award
Anna Marenick, CPHR
Richard Moore
Honorary Membership
Vic Catano, CPHR
Terry Carroll, CPHR
Herman Schwind, CPHR Purchase your ticket today!
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