2021 Nominations are Now Open! Click Here to Submit Your Outstanding TA Leader for the 2021 Awards
This award recognizes an individual leader for innovative practices and excellence in talent acquisition, including work within areas such as employer branding, technology, staff development, engagement and retention, and financial analysis. The 2020 Leaders of Distinction were announced at the HRO Today Forum North America during an exclusive ceremony, sponsored by Cielo, on December 1, 2020. Below are the honorees and previous winners.
2020 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Award Winners and Leaders of Distinction:
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WINNER – MID-MARKET Durell Vieau, Global HR Director, Lhoist |
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WINNER – LARGE MARKET Jeff Lackey, VP Talent Acquisition, CVS Health |
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WINNER – INNOVATION Jason Munoz, Head of Global Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience, Weatherford |
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Brandie Dawson, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, Valvoline |
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Ronita Griffin, Vice President, Talent Acquisition & TASLT, Thermo Fisher Scientific |
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Kevin M. Horan, Vice President, Corporate Soul, JSX |
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Fred Howell, Head of Talent Acquisition, Ingalls |
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Andrea Lampert, Vice President of People, Perficient |
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Jenn Longbine, Director of Talent, Khoros |
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Laurent Longin, Director, Talent Acquisition, Duke Energy |
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Melkeya McDuffie, Vice President, Organizational & Talent Development, Waste Management |
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Daniel Phelps, VP, Global Talent Acquisition, Genesys |
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Jeff Sebree, General Director of Talent Acquisition, Union Pacific Railroad |
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Corey Shaw, AVP Talent Acquisition, Canada Life |
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Camille Shrouder-Henry, Global Director, Talent Acquisition and Candidates Experience, Fleet Complete |
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Nora Sievers, VP of Global Mobility and Talent Acquisition, UnitedHealth Group |
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Ohad Zaslavsky, VP- HR Global Talent Acquisition, Intel |
For more information about the awards, contact Bill Lange.
For a full list of 2019 winners and finalists, please click HERE.
For a full list of 2018 winners and finalists, please click HERE.
For a full list of 2017 winners and finalists, please click HERE.
For a full list of 2016 winners and finalists, please click HERE.