SHRM Tennessee Awards and Scholarships
SHRM Tennessee celebrates our state’s HR professionals with the following annual awards: Deadline for nominations is July 30, 2027.
James House Williamson Award
SHRM Tennessee's highest honor, the James House Williamson Award, recognizes the exceptional impact of a senior-level Human Resources professional. It is awarded annually to one individual in recognition of significant contributions to human resource management in Tennessee.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUBMISSIONS!
The 2027 Award Nominations are now open!
Submission Deadline: July 30, 2027
Emerging Leaders Award
The Emerging Leaders Award, presented annually by the SHRM Tennessee State Council, recognizes HR professionals early in their careers who are already shaping the future of the profession.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUBMISSIONS!
The 2027 Award Nominations are now open!
Submission Deadline: July 30, 2027
HR Professional Excellence Award
The HR Professional Excellence Award which began in 2000 and presented by the SHRM Tennessee State Council, recognizes contributions to the Human Resource Profession by any HR Professional working in the state of Tennessee.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUBMISSIONS!
The 2027 Award Nominations are now open!
Submission Deadline: July 30, 2027
Student Scholarship Awards
Each year at the annual SHRM Tennessee State Conference, recipient(s) are announced for the following student scholarships. Recipients are selected by that conference year's hosting SHRM Tennessee Student Chapter Faculty Advisor.
The Joseph Paul Goddard Scholarship
Provides a $4,000 financial award to a graduate student(s) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
The James House Williamson Scholarship Award
Provides $2,000 financial support to an undergraduate student(s) in the general human resources management and related fields of study.
