June 4, 2009
Belmont University Office of Human Resources Receives Excellence Award
Belmont University and First Tennessee Bank won top honors in the eighth annual HR Excellence Program hosted by the Middle Tennessee Society of Human Resource Management (MT|SHRM) and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Winners will be recognized at a luncheon on Thurs., June 18, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cool Springs Embassy Suites.
The 2009 HR Excellence Award went to Belmont University, a Nashville educational institution known for its innovative graduate programs. First Tennessee Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the region, won a Facet Award for Human Resource management practices.
Launched in 2002, the HR Excellence Program recognizes organizations in Middle Tennessee with outstanding human resources programs. Businesses are invited to self-nominate for the honor each year and are evaluated on proficiency in five areas: strategy; management practices; employee education, training and development; performance measurement; and employee well-being and engagement. The Facet of HR Excellence Award recognizes excellence in one of the above five criteria. Sponsors of the 2009 HR Excellence Award program include Lee Hecht Harrison, Humana, Nashville Business Journal and Ogletree Deakins.
“Any business leader or HR professional who is serious about improving business results will want to get involved in the HR Excellence Program,” said Denis Blackwelder, Corporate Development Director, Vice President at Barge Waggoner Sumner and Cannon. “Attending the luncheon is a great way to learn more.”
For more information about the HR Excellence Awards luncheon or to register to attend, visit www.mtshrm.org. Cost for Nashville Area Chamber or MT|SHRM members is $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Cost for non-members is $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Corporate tables are also available.
The Middle Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management (MT|SHRM) is a not for profit association with more than 750 Human Resource (HR) professionals practicing in business, education and government. MT|SHRM has been recognized consistently by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a Superior Merit Award Chapter for excellence in operations and service to members. For more information visit the MT|SHRM website at www.mtshrm.org.
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is Middle Tennessee’s largest business federation, representing 2,500 member companies. Together with its affiliates, the Nashville Chamber works to strengthen the region’s business climate and to enhance Nashville’s position as a desirable place to live, work and visit. For more information, visit www.NashvilleChamber.com.
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Named one of the top two “Schools to Watch” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University is a fast-growing community of more than 5,400 students who come from every state and 25 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The university’s purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world’s needs. With more than 75 areas of study, 20 master’s programs and three doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu.
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