2014 HRIA Celebrating Excellence Awards — Winners
COMMUNITY CHAMPION Nancy Bailes, CHRP
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ancy Bailes, CHRP, demonstrates exceptionally strong community leadership values and provides support to a wide range of not-for-profit agencies and professional groups. Her passion for community support is tireless. Nancy has served on the board of directors for CUPS for over 15 years, has chaired the human resource committee of CUPS, and has been instrumental in developing board governance, corporate structure, strategic planning and performance review processes for CUPS. In addition, Nancy has volunteered with other non-profit associations. While there are others who actively engage in the community, there are few who also have Nancy’s ability to inspire and involve others to take up the cause. Nancy is a true community leader and exemplifies all criteria in this esteemed award.
RISING STAR Jessica Coulter, CHRP
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essica Coulter, CHRP, has made a significant impact within the HR department of Parkland Fuel Corporation since she started with the company in 2010. She was instrumental in the launching of a new compensation program for the company, helped revamp Parkland’s bonus program which is now used for all employees, from front-line staff to the executive team, and drafted the company’s first employment equity plan. She has automated, centralized and simplified the HR department. She is a change agent bringing growth and ingenuity into the business and has a true desire and passion for new learnings within the world of human resources. With all she has accomplished so early, the sky is the limit from here!
DISTINGUISHED CAREER Dr. Melanie Peacock, CHRP
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r. Melanie Peacock, CHRP, is a true advocate for the HR profession. By developing current and future HR professionals and through networking with business professionals to promote the value of the CHRP designation, Melanie has committed almost 25 years to advancing the practice of HR management, both locally and nationally. She is an associate professor of HR at the Bissett School of Business at Mount Royal University and mentors countless individuals and provides guidance to many. Through her tireless dedication she has encouraged people to engage in, and enhance, the practice of HR management. Due to her strong educational background and extensive work history Melanie displays an inherent understanding of HR and is respected for her knowledge and contributions and will continue to be a true inspiration well into the future.
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