HR.com Honors Top CHROs and Women Leaders in 2026 Awards

HR.com has announced the winners of its prestigious 2026 awards recognizing top human resources leaders during the CHRO Virtual Event on February 25. The awards celebrate three distinct categories: Top CHROs of the Year, Top Women CHRO Leaders, and Top Women Founders in HR, honoring executives and entrepreneurs who demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and outstanding contributions that inspire teams and drive organizational success in dynamic workplaces. Key players include notable honorees such as Amy Cappellanti-Wolf of Dayforce, Angella Alexander of ATS Corporation (who appears in two categories), Ariane Hermansen of Servier, Carina Cortez of Cornerstone OnDemand, and Dr. Kylie Ensrud of Humanized HR, among many others across diverse industries from education to healthcare to technology.

The core message emphasizes that these HR professionals are driving innovation and delivering measurable results, with HR.com CEO Debbie McGrath praising their role in shaping organizational futures through vision and execution. The company involved is HR.com, described as the largest network of HR professionals with over 2 million members, offering resources like industry studies, professional education, certification prep, and compliance updates. Products and services highlighted include HR.com's comprehensive offerings such as the HR Research Institute studies, annual webcasts, virtual courses, and tools designed to help HR professionals advance their careers. For those interested in exploring all recognized achievements, the awards page is accessible via www.hr.com/awards, which serves as a central hub for this recognition program.

This announcement not only spotlights individual excellence but also underscores the evolving importance of HR leadership in modern organizations. The inclusion of both established CHROs and women founders reflects a broader industry trend toward diversity and innovation in human resources management. By honoring leaders from companies like Panorama Insurance Associates, Trinity Church NYC, SAS India, and startups like Compt and HR Acuity, the awards showcase the wide-ranging impact of HR across sectors. The recognition serves as both inspiration and a resource for professionals looking to benchmark best practices, with the www.hr.com/awards link providing further details on all winners and the criteria for these honors.