The SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence, or SHAPE, has been designed to ensure a strong connection between SHRM and our affiliated chapters from a business perspective.
In addition to clearly outlining our requirements to measure chapter alignment and engagement with SHRM’s overall objectives, SHAPE’s focus has shifted to activities and initiatives which are more strategic in nature.
These efforts will allow each affiliated chapter to increase its viability and effectiveness, as well as promote the HR profession at the local level.
This new program raises the bar of excellence for affiliates and introduces the EXCEL Awards — a tiered recognition and awards system.
“I would like to thank the 2010 SHRM board members for all their hard work in accomplishing this superior award level! This is the highest award level awarded by SHRM,” stated Eric L. Plinske, 2010 chapter president.
SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management.


