More than 1,000 tune in to celebrate winners, network with peers
The Canadian HR Awards were held virtually for the first time ever yesterday – with great success!
More than 1,000 attendees tuned in to enjoy panel discussions, peer-to-peer networking and, of course, to see the winners.
Congratulations to all the award winners for 2020:
Best Employer Branding
GOLD: Rexall Pharmacy Group
SILVER: Canadian Internet Registration Authority
SILVER: Day & Ross
Best Labour & Employment Boutique Law Firm
GOLD: Whitten & Lublin
SILVER: Rudner Law
Best Talent Management Strategy
GOLD: Revera
SILVER: Centurion Asset Management
Canadian HR Team of the Year (Fewer than 500 Employees)
GOLD: Coast Mental Health
SILVER: Bethesda Community Services
SILVER: Entertainment One
Canadian HR Team of the Year (Finance/Insurance)
GOLD: Wave
SILVER: Canada Life
SILVER: Green Shield Canada
Canadian HR Team of the Year (Retail/Hospitality)
GOLD: Rexall Pharmacy Group
SILVER: Sephora Canada
Most Effective Recruitment Strategy
GOLD: Invest Ottawa
SILVER: Geotab
SILVER: The Department of National Defence
The Achievers Award for Most Innovative Use of HR Technology
GOLD: University Health Network
SILVER: National Bank of Canada
The ADP Canada Award for Rising Star of the Year
GOLD: Tania Chaudry - City of Penticton
SILVER: Danielle Grusie - Sherritt International
The Dentsu Aegis Network Award for Best HR Communication Strategy
GOLD: Tim Hortons Foundation Camps
SILVER: Ingram Micro Canada
The Gallagher Award for HR Team of the Year (500 Employees or More)
GOLD: Humber River Hospital
SILVER: DHL Supply Chain
The HRD Readers’ Choice Award for Best Service Provider
GOLD: Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC)
GOLD: WorkTango
SILVER: Peninsula Canada
The HRPA Award for Woman of Distinction
GOLD: Lauren Davey - Compass Group Canada
SILVER: Lorinda Lee - Humber River Hospital
The KPMG in Canada Award for HR Champion (CEO)
GOLD: Jaqui Parchment - Mercer Canada
SILVER: Kirk Simpson - Wave
The Leadership Agency Award for HR Leader of the Year
GOLD: Kathryn (Katy) Player - Canfor
SILVER: Sandy McIntosh - TELUS
The Mercer Award for Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
GOLD: Wave
SILVER: Canfor
The O.C. Tanner Award for Lifetime Achievement in the HR Industry
RECIPIENT: Dr. Melanie Peacock – Past president, Mount Royal Faculty Association; associate professor, Bissett School of Business
The Payworks Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy
GOLD: Ottawa Community Housing Corporation
SILVER: Tata Consultancy Services Canada
The Seneca Award for Best Learning & Development Strategy
GOLD: Sephora Canada
SILVER: ADP Canada
The Ultimate Software Award for Best Workplace Culture
GOLD: Pethealth
SILVER: Axonify
SILVER: Fullscript
SILVER: Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
The University of Waterloo Award for Next Generation Employment Innovation
GOLD: Flybits
SILVER: Monkhouse Law
SILVER: RBC - Royal Bank of Canada
The Venngo Award of Excellence for Financial, Physical & Mental Wellness
GOLD: Ericsson
SILVER: Ingram Micro Canada
SILVER: TELUS
The Workhuman Award for Best Reward & Recognition Strategy
GOLD: Peel Senior Link
SILVER: CIBC Mellon
SILVER: Seasons Retirement Communities
