U.S. researcher, student earn SHRM awards

Monetary prizes accompany acknowledgements at U.S. summit

U.S. researcher, student earn SHRM awards
Herman Aguinis was awarded the 2017 Michael R. Losey Excellence in Human Resource Research Award today in Washington. Courtesy of SHRM

 

 

 

It was a big day for two HR thinkers at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) annual Volunteer Leaders’ Summit in Washington.

Herman Aguinis was awarded the 2017 Michael R. Losey Excellence in Human Resource Research Award while Jeff D. Owens was granted the 2017 Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study in HR, Nov. 17.

Both awards are presented by the SHRM Foundation.

Almost 900 HR professionals who lead SHRM’s chapters and state councils are attending this year’s summit in Washington.

Aguinis is the Avram Tucker distinguished scholar and professor of management in the School of Business at George Washington University in Washington.

In his 25-year career, Aguinis has published eight books and more than 150 research articles. His research has included assessing the value of HR certification, enhancing test fairness, improving performance management and appraisal systems and producing and managing star performers.

“Since the very beginning of my career as a professor and researcher, my professional agenda has been to have impact on theory and other academics, but also on practice,” Aguinis said. “In fact, most of my research aims at improving individual and firm performance and, simultaneously, at enhancing employee well-being.

“Receiving this award is very meaningful because it shows that my research is appreciated by a broad audience—including practitioners.”

The award, which comes with a $50,000 prize, recognizes HR academics or experts whose research significantly advances the field of HR management. It also helps fund future contributions to the field. 

Meanwhile, Jeff D. Owens received the Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for graduate study in human resources, for demonstrating exemplary leadership.

Owens is the assistant director of HR at Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, Okla., and a longtime SHRM volunteer.

The $10,000 fellowship for first-time master’s degree students was established in 2009 to help develop the next generation of HR leaders.

“Winning this award is life-changing for me,” he said. “It will allow me to finish my master's degree in a more timely manner.”

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