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.

HRAwards 2023

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.

2025 Lifetime Award

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.

Click here for Pam Teufel full bio

2025 HR Department of the Year Awards Event

Please join us as we put a spotlight on the profession at the 28th Annual HR Department of the Year Awards Dinner and Presentations event. An evening spent in celebration as we gather together to acknowledge the achievements of our colleagues in the HR industry!

DATE: Thursday November 13th, 2025
TIME: 5:30 – 9:00 PM EST
LOCATION: Crystal Tea Room
9th Floor, The Wanamaker Building, 100 E Penn Square
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Celebrating the Last Awards Event