2023 SHRM Vermont State Conference

This year's conference saw an unprecedented surge in attendance, with over 500 participants converging at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Burlington. The astounding turnout underscores the growing importance of HR in today's rapidly changing workplace landscape.

See the Vermont Biz article here.

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2023 SHRM Vermont State Conference Photos

2023 Photo Booth 

2023 HR Award Winners

The Dolly Shaw Vermont Human Resources Professional of the Year

The Dolly Shaw Vermont Human Resources Professional of the Year Award recognizes exceptional performance and outstanding achievement by a professional in the field of human resource management. This award is given annually to a person exemplifying Dolly’s deep commitment to the HR profession, the HR community, continuous learning, and mentorship.

Dolly Shaw was one of the founding members of the Vermont Human Resource Association (VTHRA) in 1969 and was an amazing force behind growing and sustaining this HR network over many years. She served a 40-year career at Champlain College as their Director of Career Services, and was relentless in her pursuit of delivering high-quality HR learning opportunities for the professional community.

Alexa Euler

Director of Human Resources with the Counseling Service of Addison County (CSAC)

The Vermont Emerging Human Resources Professional of the Year

The Vermont Emerging Human Resources Professional of the Year Award recognizes an individual who is relatively new to the HR profession – and yet, has shown themselves to be innovative, impactful, and effective in their work and contributions.

Katie Stames

HR Business Partner with Data Innovations LLC

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