The Philadelphia region’s premier awards program for Human Resource departments
Now in our 28th year, the HR Department of the Year Awards recognizes the impact that HR professionals deliver to their organizations. Through rigorous review of applications across multiple HR performance categories, as well as the esteemed Department of the Year, our program has consistently raised the bar for HR professionals by putting a spotlight on HR departments’ demonstrations of excellence.
Congratulations to our 2025 Winners!
Department of Year Winners
Aramark
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Medical Guardian
PMA Companies
Ricoh North America
HR Awards for Excellence Winners
Employee Relations, Small HR Department: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Employee Relations, Large HR Department: Ricoh North America
Social Responsibility. Small Company: ACR
Social Responsibility, Large Company: Janney Montgomery Scott
Talent Acquisition, Small Company: Orange Public School District
Talent Acquisition, Large Company: Main Line Health
Talent Management, Small HR Department: Nixon Medical
Talent Management, Medium HR Department: WCG Clinical
Talent Management, Large HR Department: Cooper University Healthcare
Technology, Medium HR Department: CubeSmart Self Storage
Technology, Large HR Department: NFI Industries
Total Rewards, Small HR Department: Natural Lands
Total Rewards, Large HR Department: NFI Industries
Wellness: Firstrust
ANNOUNCING OUR 2025 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE
The HR Department of the Year Awards is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of our Lifetime Achievement Award, Pam Teufel, SVP/CHRO at Main Line Health.
Recognizing a career in which Pam has made significant contributions to the HR community and exemplified the best of our noble profession, we will honor Pam and her achievements at our annual awards event, November 13, 2025. We’re now accepting registrations here.
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ANNOUNCING OUR 2025 CEO OF THE YEAR AWARD HONOREE
The HR Department of the Year Awards is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of our CEO of The Year Award, Rick Thornberry, CEO of Radian Group Inc.
The HR Department of the Year Awards is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of our CEO of The Year Award, Rick Thornberry, CEO of Radian Group Inc. Recognizing his inspiring work as CEO for one of our country’s leading mortgage insurance providers, we will honor Rick and his achievements at our annual awards event, November 13, 2025. We’re now accepting registrations here.
Click here for Rick Thornberry’s full bio
