WEA Nominations and Applications
2026 Workplace Excellence Awards

What are the Workplace Excellence Awards?

The Workplace Excellence Awards (WEA) celebrate San Diego employers that put people first and foster exceptional workplace cultures. Winning organizations stand out as leaders who truly walk the talk when it comes to workplace excellence.

Why apply?

  • Prioritize people and build exceptional workplace cultures
  • Drive success through innovative HR strategies
  • Attract and retain top talent in a supportive, engaging environment

Key deadlines

Nomination deadline
March 8
Application deadline
March 22

Eligibility requirements

  • In business for 12+ months
  • Minimum of 50 employees
  • Based in San Diego
  • Organizations affiliated with a larger enterprise may apply if the San Diego operation is locally led by a CEO- or President-level executive and supported by an independent HR professional, both based in San Diego and empowered to make local decisions.
San Diego Society of Human Resource Management, Chapter 130
325 W. Washington Street #2355  |  San Diego, CA 92103  
(858) 988-SHRM (7476) • info@sdshrm.org