History
SHRM Greater Valley Forge, formerly known as The Greater Valley Forge Human Resource Association was chartered by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in 1983. The association has grown steadily over the past 40+ years, increasing our membership and expanding our services. Today, the GVFHRA is an award-winning chapter with nearly 400 members and over 20 committees to help our members and the HR community.
SHRM EXCEL Award Chapter - Platinum 2024
SHRM EXCEL Award Chapter - Silver 2023
SHRM EXCEL Award Chapter - Gold 2017
The EXCEL award is given to state councils and chapters to recognize major accomplishments, strategic activities, and tactical initiatives that elevate the profession of human resources.
SHRM Merit/Superior Merit Award Chapter
The GVFHRA has received recognition as a top-ranked chapter for excellence in operations and service to members by The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). In fact, for thirteen years in a row, GVFHRA was awarded the Merit or the Superior Merit Award for the following:
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Effective operations of a chapter
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Professional development of members
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Support of the Human Resources profession
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Partnership with SHRM
SHRM Pinnacle Award Recipient - 2004, 2018
The GVFHRA has also received recognition for its pursuit of excellence in professional activities. In 1993 the Chapter was one of only eight chapters nationwide to receive the Pinnacle Award for the Chapter's Diversity Initiatives. Greater Valley Forge Human Resource Association, Inc. was one of the first chapters to focus on bringing greater diversity into chapter organizations. The Pinnacle Awards recognizes chapters that sponsor unique programs that benefit their members and/or community and are readily transferable to other chapters. Continuing our work to highlight the importance of diversity in our companies, the chapter again won the prestigious Pinnacle Award in 2004, specifically for addressing the issue of gays/lesbians and transgender employees. The chapter again won this prestigious award in 2018 for their work with veterans!
SHRM Area 1 Diversity Award Winner - 2003
GVFHRA received the Diversity Award that recognizes that diversity is valued and appreciated throughout our communities and as a true business imperative within the organizations in which we work.
