11th Annual SHRM Indiana Conference Awards – funded by Barnes & Thornburg + Ken Yerkes
Conference Attendee + SHRM Certification Awards
Two Awards
- Conference Attendee Award – Paid admission to the 2026 SHRM Indiana Conference including hotel, parking and limited food expenses
- SHRM Certification Award – $2500 will be awarded to support the pursuit of a professional SHRM certification
Conference Attendee Award (deadline 6/15/2026)
- Award recipient will receive paid admission to the 2026 SHRM Indiana Conference including hotel, parking and limited food expenses.
- This award is a one-time award to the recipient.
- Eligibility is based on the following:
- Attendance at the upcoming SHRM Indiana Conference (must register as an attendee)
- Must hold a position in the HR profession
- SHRM and/or Indiana local chapter member preferred
- Selection Criteria
- Work experience/progression (HR involvement and future career plans)
- Volunteer activity
- Financial need
- Must reside in Indiana
- How to apply
- Complete an application – Award Application
- Submit one professional letter of reference providing insight into the person’s character, career and volunteer accomplishments, work ethic, values and need for award.
- Timeline
- Applications submitted by June 15, 2026
- All applicants notified prior to SHRM Indiana Conference
- Award recipient announced at the SHRM Indiana Conference
SHRM Certification Award (deadline 6/15/2026)
- Award recipient will receive $2500 to support the pursuit of professional SHRM certification (could apply to learning materials, exam fee and first year membership dues) *1099 will be filed and is taxable income.
- Awarded annually in August each year at the SHRM Indiana Conference
- This award is a one-time award to a recipient.
- Eligibility is based on the following:
- Indiana local chapter member preferred
- Must be preparing to sit for a SHRM certification exam
- Selection Criteria
- Work experience/progression (HR involvement and future career plans)
- Volunteer activity
- Financial need
- Must reside in Indiana
- How to apply
- Complete an application – Award Application
- Submit one professional letter of reference providing insight into the person’s character, career and volunteer accomplishments, work ethic, values and need for award.
- Timeline
- Applications submitted by June 15, 2026
- All applicants notified prior to SHRM Indiana Conference
- Award recipient announced at the SHRM Indiana Conference
Apply for either award HERE
Would you like to nominate a deserving individual? Nominate them HERE.
Questions?
Contact: SHRM Indiana
317-961-5051 • admin@hrindianashrm.org
www.HRIndianaSHRM.org
