Member Recognition Program

Recognizing HR professionals and advocates as the guiding lights within their organizations—illuminating pathways to success through innovation, leadership, and collaboration.

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Member Recognition Program

Inspired by the spirit of the Northern Lights, the Member Recognition Program reflects a core belief: excellence is for everyone, everywhere. Just as the northern skies stretch across our region, so does the impact of HR professionals - the stars of HR.

2027 Member Recognition Gala coming soon

Thank you to all those that attended our first-ever gala and congratulations to all of our 2026 recipients! We are looking forward to bringing you the next one, stay tuned for more information.

2026 Member Recognition Recipients

Congratulations to all of the 2026 nominees and recipients!


Thank you to the CPHR Alberta Awards Committee for their dedication and thoughtful review process.

HR Champion Recipients

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Kim Armstrong

Chief People Officer, Calgary Police Services 



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Bhanu Walia

CEO, Urban Life Solutions 


(award accepted by Norma Solis Zamorano) 

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“Folks who work in the space of human resources are essential to the well being of any organization. They have to dynamically balance the needs of the organization with the needs of individual people, which is inherently challenging. They are masters of paradox and often show us how to find the gifts in the garbage bags. I feel privileged to work along side these teams of people who care deeply for others, and have a strong ethical foundation based on solid policy, practice and procedures. I am honoured to have been recognized as someone who supports HR professionals and enables them to do their best work and be their best selves.”

- Kim Armstrong, HR Champion Recipient

Spotlight - Individual HR Excellence Recipients

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Monika Ahuja, CPHR

McMan Edmonton & North

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Arobo Ako, CPHR

Government of Alberta

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Jennifer Kapala, CPHR

City of Calgary, Chief of Staff (Former Deputy Director HR Strategy) 

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Anna Tymoszejk, CPHR

Athabasca University, Academic Expert Market 

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Spotlight - Team HR Excellence Recipients

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ANHWP People & Culture Team

Alberta New Home Warranty Program Group of Companies 


Livia Castro, Kylie Clarke and Ana Georgescu

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Calgary Airports Team

Rita Akom, Gayle Cameron, Melissa Chan, Jennifer MacNevin, Derrick German, MacLean Jarvis, Kirstan Jewell, Raj Kular, Taylor Legris, Alice McGunigal, Simmi Mitchell, NK Okoye, Suzanne Renton, Pablo Silva, Vanessa Solon, Alex Sutherland, Tricia Thompson, Charlotte Tran, Suhani Vyas, Sophia Yau

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Servus Credit Union People & Culture Team

Alex Rohak, Alice Griffiths, Andrew Lawman, Angela Dowdall, Ann Hughes, Ashley Monteith, Ashwini Hipparagi, Brad McComb, Brenda Chalifoux, Caity Hicks, Carrie Warta, Celine Roycroft, Chong Jiang, Christine Niemi, Christy Lee, Danielle McGinn, Erin Waugh, Gary Tsang, Gurpreet Kerr, Haylie Mills, Jacqueline Nordstrom, Jaycee Purewal, Jensen Peck, Jeremy Pahl, Jessica Leslie, Jodi Foster-Williams, Jody Olson, Kate Klippert, Kelli McHarg, Kim Yip, Kirk Nielsen, Kristi Mitchell, Kyle Erickson, Kyra Atilla, Leah Adams, Lindsey Laberge, Liz Olorunfemi, Marc Charbonneau, Maria Montante, Marnie Eckenswiller, Michael Demens, Mindy Tong, Mita Jyotishi, Monique Goodwin, Nancy Lussier, Neil Jackie, Nicole Adams, Patti Webber, Rachelle Lukasewich, Rahim Dharshi, Ren Holerca, Renell Doneza, Robert Telnes, Ruth Rivera, Ruth Williams, Samantha Munro, Samantha Wilson, Sheryl Parton,

Stacey Schaffer, Stacie McNeill, Tammy Magill, Tanya Chan, Tara Wyatt-Treslove, Teresa Nisperos, Tonya Layden, Treena Richards, Violetta Kozikowski, Viresh Sharma.

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2024 Award Recipients


Congratulations to all of the 2024 nominees and winners!


Thank you to the CPHR Alberta Awards Committee for their dedication and thoughtful review process.

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Community Champion

Iryna Kravets-Kuzmicz

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HR Educator

Nimarta Mann-Sarao, CPHR

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HR Team

Canadian Western Bank Financial Group (CWB): People and Culture Team

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Rising Star

Ashley Whelan, CPHR

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