Rising Star Award – KS SHRM

Rising Star Award

The Rising Star award was established in 2019 to recognize our state’s promising Human Resources Professionals in the early stages of their careers. Developed in honor of the 30-year anniversary of KS SHRM’s annual conference, this award is intended to reward emerging leaders in the HR profession and promote the importance of mentoring and fostering the HR leaders of the future.

Nominees should be:

An active Human Resources professional
Less than five (5) years of HR experience
Member of a Local Chapter or National SHRM

The Rising Star award was established in 2019 to recognize our state’s promising Human Resources Professionals in the early stages of their careers. Developed in honor of the 30-year anniversary of KS SHRM’s annual conference, this award is intended to reward emerging leaders in the HR profession and promote the importance of mentoring and fostering the HR leaders of the future.

Nominees should be:

An active Human Resources professional
Less than five (5) years of HR experience
Member of a Local Chapter or National SHRM

Submit Application

Deadline: June 30, 2025

Past Award Recipients

BreyannaBickford

Breyanna Bickford, SHRM-CP

Topeka SHRM

2024

Jamie-Greer

Jamie Greer, SHRM-SCP

SHRM of Johnson County

2023

CallieLowry

Callie Lowry, SHRM-CP

Emporia Chapter

2022

KaitlinMcGuire

Kaitlin McGuire
SHRM-SCP, PHR

HR Management Network

2021

MarieBrummett

Marie Brummett

Wichita Chapter

2020

JessicaHelt

Jessica Helt
SHRM-SCP

Southeast Kansas HRA Chapter

2019

Mission

KS SHRM unites and supports HR and business professionals to strengthen the Kansas workforce and communities through advocacy, development, and leadership.

Vision

Be the leading voice in Kansas for shaping workplaces where people and organizations thrive.

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