Awards

Dear Colleague:

On behalf of the Officers and Board of Directors of the Public Sector HR Association North Carolina Chapter (PSHRA-NC), I am pleased to solicit your nominations for the 2025-2026 Annual Awards Program. The program recognizes excellence in the field of human resources as demonstrated by individuals and agency members. Nominations are now being received for the following award categories:

Lifetime Achieve Award

Presented to an individual who has made significant accomplishments in the field of public human resources management over the length of their career. 

Lifetime Award Entry Form

Recognition Award

Presented to member agencies (as a group, or to individuals) for introducing innovative and creative programs and for achieving high standards in select categories. Categories include: 

  • Talent Acquisition
  • Classification and Compensation
  • HRMS
  • Benefits
  • Safety/Risk Management
  • Training and Career Development
  • Communication and Employee Relations
  • Equal Employment Opportunity/Diversity

Recognition Award Entry Form

Past President's Award

Presented to a Past President of PSHRA NC (NC IMPA-HR) who has retired from or still works in public service and has made noteworthy accomplishments. 

Past President Award Entry Form

Myers Johnson New Member Award

Presented to a new member for meritorious contributions and support to PSHRA NC during their first year of membership. This person will be acknowledged for their time, volunteer efforts, and willingness to help in a multitude of areas. 

New Member Award Entry Form

Entry forms are located above through the linked buttons. You are encouraged to submit innovative ideas from your organization for consideration and/or recommend a colleague for recognition.

PSHRA-NC will announce the awards at the 2026 Annual Conference in Raleigh, N.C. We look forward to receiving your nominations, which must be received by Friday, January 30, 2026. Upon receipt of your entry, you should receive a confirmation email. If not, please contact a member of the awards committee. 

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Latoya Peterson, PSHRA NC, President

Awards Committee Members

For more information on the Awards Program, please contact one of the members of the Awards Committee below:

Susan Thornton 
Senior Human Resources Consultant, City of Goldsboro
(919) 580-4358

Robin Savage
Human Resources Analyst, Town of Fuquay-Varina
(919) 753-1030
[email protected]

Sandra Cheeks
Director of Human Resources, Winston-Salem Rescue Mission
(336) 723-1848 Ext. 114
Latasha Pegues
Human Resources Business Partner, Wake County Government
(919) 856-6090

Sharnell Jones
Human Resources Director, City of Raleigh
(919) 996-4711

Barbara Cooper
Human Resources Manager, Town of Beaufort
(252) 728-2141 ext.238