Each year at our annual Leadership conference, SHRM Virginia & DC honors two impactful Human Resources leaders with volunteer leadership awards. The 2025 winners of our Emerging Leader award and our Legacy Leader award have been announced!

Emerging Leader

This award recognizes a rising star with three years or less in a role, who has made a significant impact within our state council, their local chapter, or the profession. Nominees should demonstrate leadership potential, active engagement, and commitment to SHRM State Council values. And the 2025 Emerging Leader is…..

Nicquita Scott, Peninsula SHRM

Legacy Leader

This award honors a veteran leader with five or more years of service in leadership roles at the chapter or state level. Nominees should have a long-term impact, be a role model, share their expertise, and mentor others in the HR profession. And this year’s Legacy Leader is…..

Kelsey Thayer, Richmond SHRM

Congratulations to both winners and thank you for all you to do advance the HR profession!