2026 Minnesota
HR THRIVE Awards
Nominations Closed
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Redefining HR Excellence.
Recognizing HR Impact.
Good Leadership, in collaboration with presenting sponsor Gallagher and media partner Twin Cities Business, is proud to present the inaugural Minnesota HR THRIVE Awards on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. This movement is dedicated to elevating the human resource profession, championing innovation, and celebrating resilient leaders whose impact reaches far beyond policies and processes. By nominating HR trailblazers, you’re not just recognizing excellence—you’re shaping the future of how HR leadership is celebrated and shared across industries.
Award Categories
NextGen HR
Leaders Award
Honoring emerging HR leaders with 10 years of experience or less.
Criteria:
- Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills
- Has made significant contributions to their organization
- Exhibits potential for future growth and leadership
Empower
HR Award
Honoring HR leaders who champion other HR leaders by paving the way.
Criteria:
- Actively mentors and supports other HR professionals
- Recognized by peers for their advocacy and support
- Actively participates on committees and/or community boards
HR Innovator
Award
Honoring HR professionals who are advancing the organization with technology.
Criteria:
- Implements innovative HR technologies and solutions
- Enhances HR processes through digital transformation
- Demonstrates measurable improvements in efficiency and effectiveness
Good Leadership Award
Honoring HR leaders who have had a significant impact on business strategy and organizational effectiveness.
Criteria:
- Develops and implements strategic HR initiatives that align with business goals
- Drives organizational change and improvement
- Demonstrates measurable impact on business performance
Nominations Are Now Closed
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Call for Nominations
Opened: October 9, 2025
Closed: January 12, 2026
Finalists Announced: February 23, 2026
Event Information
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
3 p.m. at the Metropolitan Ballroom
Magazine Feature
Honorees will be featured in a special section in the June/July issue of Twin Cities Business magazine and distributed to its 32,000 subscribers in Minnesota.