The i4cp
Member Awards
The 2026 Winners
Toyota North America
This honor recognizes organizations demonstrating exceptional dedication to i4cp membership, maximizing use of research, tools, and community engagement. Toyota North America has been an i4cp enterprise member since 2011, regularly participates in peer calls, research initiatives, and the Executive Development Working Group, and has presented at the i4cp Conference. The company also has executive representation on i4cp's Chief Human Resources Officer Board.
Trane Technologies
This award recognizes organizations achieving measurable business impact through innovative people practices. Trane Technologies' impressive growth rate, strategic workforce initiatives, engagement with i4cp, and commitment to continuous HR innovation have set a benchmark for high-performance in talent and organizational leadership.
RTX
This award recognizes first-year members demonstrating outstanding engagement and collaboration across i4cp's network. The team at RTX have demonstrated significant cross-functional engagement with 333 active users, multiple peer connections, and alignment with i4cp's tools and research. Leaders have attended the i4cp Conference, led Exchanges, and hosted CHRO Forums.
Northwestern Mutual
This award celebrates organizations successfully transforming their culture to strengthen engagement and performance. Northwestern Mutual have embarked on a new CEO-led culture renovation initiative, aligned with recent leadership transitions. Leaders actively participated in a Culture Architecture Workshop to set the cultural foundation that will underpin their multi-year organizational strategy; defining shifts in mindsets, behaviors, recognition, and rewards that will unite diverse subcultures and build momentum needed for lasting impact.
BNSF Railway Company
This award recognizes exemplary leadership and contributions within i4cp's Exchanges and communities. BNSF leaders have stood out for their generosity and consistency in serving the HR community. This year, they have supported multiple peer to peer connections, continued leading the i4cp Impact & Belonging Exchange, chaired the Chief Learning & Talent Officer Board, and hosted the i4cp CHRO Texas Forum.
The 2026 Winners
Adam Holton
This award honors CHROs demonstrating visionary leadership and strategic impact across the HR community. As Chief Human Resources Officer for GE HealthCare, Adam Holton has been instrumental in GE HealthCare's successful membership launch and strategic engagement, advocating for data-driven talent practices and development alignment across the enterprise.
Ivory Harris
This award is given to an i4cp Board member who has made generous contributions through thought leadership, peer support, and active engagement. Ivory Harris serves as a highly strategic and effective CHRO at AGCO Corporation. Her willingness to lend insights, actively participate in meetings, and assist peers are among the key reasons she was selected.
Jay Jamrog
This award honors an individual recognized as a visionary and influencer in HR, workforce strategy, and talent management, whose work has made a significant impact on the profession globally. Jay Jamrog is a futurist and recently retired co-founder of i4cp, and has devoted over 40 years to identifying and analyzing the major issues and trends affecting the management of people in organizations. Over the years, he has helped some of the most innovative organizations gain a deeper understanding of the world's changing business environment and has helped them think strategically about today's actions and tomorrow's plans. He joins past i4cp Industry Legend Award recipients including Peter Cappelli, Dave Ulrich, Gary Hamel, Marshall Goldsmith, and Beverly Kaye.
Next Practice Awards
Lumen
E.W. Scripps
Mondelēz International
Greif
The i4cp Next Practice Awards honor organizations pioneering innovative human capital strategies that drive superior market performance. These prestigious awards spotlight cutting-edge HR, talent, and workforce practices that are ahead of the curve and address critical business challenges.
Learn More About The Next Practice AwardsPast Winners
2025
Member of the Year Award: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
High Performance Award: Manulife Financial Corporation
New Member of the Year Award: Lumen Technologies
Culture Renovation® Award: Zachry Corporation
Community Member of the Year: Symetra Financial Corporation
CHRO of the Year: Lisa Bryant (Dow)
Board Member of the Year: Lisa Ashworth (PepsiCo)
Industry Legend Award: Peter Cappelli
Next Practice Awards:
- Zillow Group
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Mondelez International
- Mattress Firm
2024
Member of the Year Award: Target
High Performance Award: Google
New Member of the Year Award: Deere & Company
Culture Renovation® Award: Pax8
Exchange Member of the Year: E.W. Scripps
CHRO of the Year: Jennifer Weber (ADM)
Board Member of the Year: Cameron Hedrick (Citi)
Industry Legend Award: Dave Ulrich
Next Practice Awards:
- Citigroup
- Intuit
- Mondelez International
- Toyota North America
2023
Member of the Year Award: Citi
High Performance Award: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
New Member of the Year Award: US Bank
Culture Renovation® Award: F5
Exchange Member of the Year: Target
CHRO of the Year: Christine Deputy, Chief People Officer, Pinterest
Board Member of the Year: Brenda Sugrue, EY
Industry Legend Award: Gary Hamel
Next Practice Awards:
2022
Member of the Year Award: Accenture
High Performance Award: Dell
New Member of the Year Award: Bristol Myers Squibb
Culture Renovation® Award: Mastercard
Exchange Member of the Year: Land O'Lakes
Board Member of the Year: Dr. Alveda Williams, Dow
Industry Legend Award: Dr. Beverly Kaye
2020
Member of the Year Award: Ecolab
High Performance Award: Mastercard
New Member of the Year Award: Alaska Airlines
Culture Renovation® Award: Microsoft
Revered Culture Award: Patagonia
Exchange Member of the Year Award: F5 Networks
Board Member of the Year Award: Michael Semo, Lincoln Financial (People Analytics Board)
Innovation in HR Award: Christy Pambianchi, Verizon; Ellyn Shook, Accenture; Lisa Buckingham, Lincoln Financial Services; Pat Wadors, ServiceNow
Industry Legend Award: Marshall Goldsmith
Next Practice Awards: