NOARK is a SHRM Recertification Provider
2024 SHRM Recertification Provider

NOARK is approved by SHRM to be a Recertification Provider. We are also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

Top 25 Fundraising Chapters 2020
2021 SHRM EXCEL AWARD: PLATINUM CHAPTER

On behalf of the Society for Human Resource Management, I am pleased to confirm that your chapter has been awarded the 2021 Platinum Excel Award.  This award recognizes outstanding achievements in chapter operations and a commitment to providing meaningful programs and services to your members. It also is recognition of your continued growth and development as a business leader, capable of developing strategies that lead to business success!  We are very proud of your leadership and thank you for your continued partnership with SHRM.

Top 25 Fundraising Chapters 2020
Top 25 Fundraising Chapters 2020

With more than 500 SHRM chapters, the Top 25 Fundraising Chapters represent the top five percent of all SHRM chapters. These chapters have the highest yearly contributions, including gifts from the chapter plus recognition credits donated by individuals or companies on behalf of the chapter.

Top fundraising chapters are recognized on the SHRM Foundation’s website and in the monthly newsletter, are awarded a digital badge to display on the chapter website, and receive an award from the SHRM Foundation at the SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition.

Excel Award 2020
2020 SHRM Excel Award: Platinum Chapter

On behalf of the Society for Human Resource Management, I am pleased to confirm that your chapter has been awarded the 2020 Platinum Excel Award.  This award recognizes outstanding achievements in chapter operations and a commitment to providing meaningful programs and services to your members. It also is recognition of your continued growth and development as a business leader, capable of developing strategies that lead to business success!  We are very proud of your leadership and thank you for your continued partnership with SHRM.

Excel Award 2019
2019 SHRM Excel Award: Platinum Chapter

On behalf of the Society for Human Resource Management, I am pleased to confirm that your chapter has been awarded the 2019 Platinum Excel Award.  This award recognizes outstanding achievements in chapter operations and a commitment to providing meaningful programs and services to your members. It also is recognition of your continued growth and development as a business leader, capable of developing strategies that lead to business success!  We are very proud of your leadership and thank you for your continued partnership with SHRM.

NOARK is a SHRM Recertification Provider
SHRM Recertification Provider

NOARK is approved by SHRM to be a Recertification Provider. We are also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

NOARK is a 2018 SHRM Pinnacle Award
2018 SHRM Pinnacle Award

NOARK won the 2018 Pinnacle Award for enhancing the SHRM Community.

NOARK is a SHRM Recertification Provider
2018 SHRM Excel Award: Platinum Chapter

The Excel Awards recognize achievements by SHRM chapters and state councils in three categories:

  1. Serving HR professionals: Initiatives that support and promote professionals with HR responsibility to be successful business leaders. Activities may be related to certification, professional learning, or skills development.
  2. Advancing the HR profession: Initiatives advancing the HR Profession by creating awareness with or supporting key constituents including workplace, government and regulatory representatives, employers, schools, media, and the community at large. Activities may be outreach and awareness programs, government or public affairs, or focused on key issues such as inclusion, diversity, or workforce readiness.
  3. Enhancing the SHRM community: Initiatives providing programs and services that support SHRM, meet members’ needs, or further the Chapter or State Council efforts. Activities may include efforts to foster member engagement, retention and acquisition, volunteer development and recognition, or supporting the SHRM Foundation (e.g. conducting a leadership campaign, hosting a fundraising event, or receiving a SHRM Foundation Innovation Award).
NOARK is a SHRM Recertification Provider
2017 SHRM Excel Award: Platinum Chapter

The Excel Awards recognize achievements by SHRM chapters and state councils in three categories:

  1. Serving HR professionals: Initiatives that support and promote professionals with HR responsibility to be successful business leaders. Activities may be related to certification, professional learning, or skills development.
  2. Advancing the HR profession: Initiatives advancing the HR Profession by creating awareness with or supporting key constituents including workplace, government and regulatory representatives, employers, schools, media, and the community at large. Activities may be outreach and awareness programs, government or public affairs, or focused on key issues such as inclusion, diversity, or workforce readiness.
  3. Enhancing the SHRM community: Initiatives providing programs and services that support SHRM, meet members’ needs, or further the Chapter or State Council efforts. Activities may include efforts to foster member engagement, retention and acquisition, volunteer development and recognition, or supporting the SHRM Foundation (e.g. conducting a leadership campaign, hosting a fundraising event, or receiving a SHRM Foundation Innovation Award).
NOARK is a SHRM Foundation Champion
2017 SHRM Foundation Chapter Champion

Your chapter received this honor because you completed all three SHRM Foundation activities outlined in the 2017 SHAPE workbook (section 2, #6):

  1. Make a donation to the SHRM Foundation from chapter funds
  2. Conduct a leadership campaign
  3. Host a fundraising event to benefit the SHRM Foundation
NOARK earned the 2016 SHRM Learning System Champion award
2016 SHRM Learning System Champion

Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that Northwest Arkansas Human Resources Association is being awarded the 2016 SHRM Learning System Champion status. Click here to learn more about this prestigious program.

SHRM Certification has strong momentum as we continue to see growth in the number of people who are SHRM certified, employer awareness and job postings citing SHRM certified as preferred or required qualifications, and growth across the country in SHRM chapters promoting SHRM certification to their members. To provide you with an update:

  1. 92,000+ people are SHRM certified
  2. 53,000+ SHRM-CP professionals
  3. 39,000+ SHRM-SCP professionals

We know we couldn't have done this without your support, so thank you for all that you have done to elevate the HR Profession! We appreciate all that you do to support SHRM, the HR Profession, and our Education Partners offering SHRM Certification Preparation programs.

NOARK earned the 2014 SHRM Membership Star award
2014 SHRM Membership Star

In addition, NOARK has been awarded the SHRM Membership Star for SHRM membership growth in 2014.

NOARK earned the SHRM Excel Gold award in 2014
2014 SHRM Excel Gold

In 2014, NOARK received SHRM's EXCEL Award. This award is part of the SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence and recognizes our chapter's accomplishments in promoting human resources in the Northwest Arkansas area.

NOARK won the 2013 SHRM Pinnacle award for enhancing the SHRM Community
2013 SHRM Pinnacle Award

NOARK won the 2013 Pinnacle Award for enhancing the SHRM Community.

NOARK won the 2012 SHRM Foundation award
2012 SHRM Foundation

NOARK won the SHRM Foundation's 2012 Chapter Champions award.

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