About
This prestigious recognition, formerly known as the Michelle C. Comeau HR Leadership Awards, was renamed by the HR community in November 2023 to reflect the collective spirit of excellence and unity that defines our professional network.
The Government of Canada HR Excellence Awards are presented annually by the Human Recourses Council (HRC) to celebrate and recognize the exemplary achievements of the Human Resources (HR) Community within Canada’s federal public service. These prestigious awards honour employees and teams who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in the HR field. Showcasing impactful initiatives and outstanding contributions at all levels, the HR Excellence Awards are a true testament of the fundamental position the HR Community continues to hold each year with respect to advancing the people management agenda and fostering a culture of excellence within the public service.
The 2023 Government of Canada HR Excellence Awards are specifically designed to recognize:
- The HR Community – Individuals and teams working in all HR disciplines and at all levels within human resources divisions, directorates, sectors or branches including people management teams established as a Deputy Head priority such as anti-racism secretariats or offices of conflict resolution. They can be affiliated with a central agency, a department, a separate agency or any other organization within the federal public sector from across Canada and overseas, including crown corporations, agents of parliament and parliamentary entities.
- And our client-partners, working outside of the HR construct, who are essential to people management excellence. We encourage their nomination in the Business Leader Award Category.
