HR.com Announces 2025 Award Winners Recognizing Excellence in Human Resources Innovation

HR.com, the largest network of human resources executives, has announced the winners of the 2025 HR.com Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements in HR and leadership during a special ceremony at HRWest 2025. This year's award recipients represent organizations and individuals who have demonstrated significant impact in a rapidly evolving work environment, navigating shifting labor laws while leveraging AI and emerging technologies to advance the HR profession.

The corporate category winners include CommonSpirit Health for Most Impactful Human Experience Initiative, The CCS Companies for Best Total Rewards and Recognition Program, and Duravant for Best DEIB Initiative. Other notable winners include Worley for Best Learning and Development Program, Cardinal Health for Best Overall Recruiting Strategy, and iQor which received awards for both Best Leadership Development Program and Best Coaching and Mentorship Program. Nightingale College was recognized for Best Employee Wellbeing Program, Insperity for Best Technology Innovation Implementation, BMC Software Inc for Best Total Rewards and Compensation Strategy, and Cornerstone for Future Workforce Innovation.

Individual HR professional awards were presented to Rehanne Allen of Epiq as HR Strategist of the Year, Nurdes Gomez of eMed as Emerging HR Leader of the Year (under age 40), and Mark Monaghan of iQor as HR Leader of the Year. These winners have set the standard for excellence during a time of significant transformation in the workplace, demonstrating dedication to fostering strong workplaces, developing talent, and driving business success through innovative HR practices.

The recognition of these award winners matters because it highlights the critical role HR professionals play in adapting to technological advancements and regulatory changes while maintaining focus on employee experience and organizational effectiveness. As workplaces continue to evolve with increased remote work, AI integration, and changing compliance requirements, these award-winning programs and leaders provide valuable models for other organizations seeking to navigate similar challenges. The awards ceremony and recognition serve to elevate best practices across the industry, encouraging continued innovation and excellence in human resources management. For more information about HR.com and its resources for HR professionals, visit https://www.HR.com.