Delaware Valley Human Resources Departments to Unite in Celebration of Their Industry

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2009 HR Department of the Year Awards is a program that was created in 1998 to recognize outstanding human resources departments in the Delaware Valley. The 2009 dinner and awards presentation will be held November 19, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Crystal Tea Room. Bill Henley, NBC 10's respected meteorologist and "10! Show" co-host will be the master of ceremonies.

All HR professionals and those in positions that support the HR function are invited to attend the evening full of camaraderie and networking with the nominees and other supporters. Those interested in attending can go to www.hrawards.org to register or call 484-461-1067.

Nominees will be awarded in one of seven categories, including employee relations, talent acquisition, leadership development, technology, diversity, benefits or employee wellness. Plus, this year the new CEO of the Year Award will be given to a Chief Executive Officer who has provided investment growth, service improvements for customers, and ensured the welfare and performance of all employees with a proven awareness of the human resources function and its importance in the success of their organization. Information on all of the nominees is located on the event website www.hrawards.org

The event partners with Philabundance to help the non-profit organization feed the more than 90,000 local residents they serve. Attendees of the HR Department of the Year Awards are encouraged to help by making a monetary contribution when they register, bringing nonperishable items to the event, or by organizing a collection contest at their offices.

The Rosen Group is the premier corporate sponsor for HR Department of the Year Awards. Other sponsors include Philadelphia Human Resources Planning Society, O.C. Tanner, The Inquirer, The Daily news, and philly.com/monster, Perfect Printing, Lee Hecht Harrison, Trion, Villanova University, Right Management, and the event partners are The Philadelphia SHRM, and Tri-State HR Association. For sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact sponsorships@hrawards.org or 856-701-8819. For additional event information, contact Event Management Company: Seamless Events, Inc., 484-461-1067 or info@hrawards.org

About the Delaware Valley HR Department of the Year Awards
The HR Department of the Year Awards recognizes Delaware Valley human resources departments, who have demonstrated service excellence and measurable success for their organizations, The Delaware Valley HR Department of the Year was founded in 1998 by Scott Rosen, President of the Rosen Group. His belief was that HR professionals should receive recognition for what they do and the growth and change they produce within their organizations. He envisioned this program would raise the bar for HR professionals, and it continues to be a successful attribute in the HR industry.

    Contact Person: Amy Podlesnik
    Company Name: Seamless Events Inc.
    Telephone Number: 484-443-8065
    Email Address: info@hrawards.org
    Web site address: www.hrawards.org