Professional Excellence Award Professional Excellence Award The Professional Excellence Award is given by the ND SHRM State Council and recognizes an individual with an outstanding record of contributions to the human resource profession. Nomination guidelines application guidelines Professional Excellence Award Nomination Form PREVIOUS WINNERS 2023 - Cheryl Froelich 2019 - Raquel Nachatilo 2017 - Uma Hoffman 2015 - Sharon Connell 2013 - Amber Unser 2011 - Patty Tangen 2009 - Karla Richards 2007 - Kim Wassim 2005 - Carrie Zubke 2003 - John Aubrey 2001 - Chuck Klein 1999 - Kathy Ibach 1997 - Bonnie Neumann 1995 - Brenda Franklin 2022 - Mellissa Nordsven 2018 - Sherry Olson 2016 - Jason Sutheimer 2014 - Jessica Shawn 2012 - Karen Poppe 2010 - Paula Graner 2008 - Brenda Cossette 2006 - Anne Zimiga 2004 - Martha Johnson 2002 - Cal Kolling 2000 - Bonnie Dahl 1998 - Terry Narum 1996 - Teri Thorsen