Higher Ed HR Awards

The Higher Education HR Awards

The award nomination period has now closed. Award recipients will be announced in the summer of 2024.

The Higher Education HR Awards recognize the efforts of individuals, teams and institutions who are transforming HR at their institutions and influencing the profession on a wider scale. Nominees must be CUPA-HR institutional members. This is your chance to nominate a deserving colleague or team for the most prestigious awards in the higher ed HR profession! 

Nominees must be CUPA-HR institutional members.

  • Recipients are selected by the national awards committee, and awards are presented virtually in the summer.

National Awards

Region Award

Each region selects a Chapter Excellence Award recipient to recognize a chapter that is making a significant impact. Only chapter board members can nominate their chapters for this award.

Awards Timeline

  • Nominations Open – January 19, 2024
  • Nominations Close –February 14, 2024
  • Notifications – Last week of May
  • Awards Presentations – Virtually this summer