Elon University’s student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management has once again been recognized by the world’s largest association for human resource professionals, earning a 2023-24 Superior Merit Award.
The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter is celebrating its second consecutive Superior Merit Award.
This marks the eighth consecutive year that Elon’s chapter has been honored with either a Merit or Superior Merit Award by the National Society for Human Resource Management, highlighting the organization’s commitment to professional development and its strong presence on campus.
Elon’s chapter is advised by Professor Brian Lyons and led by a dedicated executive board of students who are passionate about advancing their skills and engaging with the HR community.
“The SHRM Superior Merit Award is recognition of our continued growth as a chapter and development as future HR leaders, and we are so proud to have received this award for the second year in a row,” said Nancy Wilkins ’25, a human resource management major and current president of Elon’s SHRM student chapter. “Our exec board works hard every year planning and running events including professional development, guest speakers, philanthropy events, and panel discussions, as well as working with the Alamance County Human Resources Association, so it is great to receive such prestigious recognition from SHRM for the work that we are doing.”
The SHRM Student Chapter Merit Award program encourages student chapters to develop more effective operations and promote the value of the human resource profession through outstanding activities and projects.
“Our membership has thrived thanks to the dedication of our engaged executive board over the past few years. Their programming not only educates our members but also strengthens connections with our alumni network and involves the local HR professional community,” said Lyons. “I look forward to working with Nancy and the current executive board to continue building on this success throughout this academic year.”