NOMINATE AN HR LEADER

The 2026 NHRA-OC HR Executives of the Year is your chance to shine a light on the HR visionaries shaping the future of work. We’re now accepting nominations for HR Executives of the Year, Team of Excellence, and the Rising Stars Academy.

This year’s theme, Connecting Humanity. Shaping What Matters., celebrates leaders who put people first, drive meaningful innovation, and leave a lasting impact on their organizations and communities.

✨ Do you know an HR leader, team, or rising star who inspires change and elevates others?✨ Nominate them today and join us for an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration.

April 16, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Irvine

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The HR Executives of the Year award celebrates HR leaders whose vision, strategy, and partnership create lasting impact in their organizations and communities.

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Recognizes a team that successfully developed and sustained an innovative and ethical solution to a new or ongoing organizational challenge.

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The Rising Star Academy honorees will include four to six HR practitioners recognized as high potentials by their organization's leaders.

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