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Rochester - HR Executive of the Year & Rising Star Awards Luncheon, 2025

  • 7 Aug 2025
  • 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Monroe Golf Club, 155 Golf Avenue. Pittsford, NY 14534
  • 171

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  • Please list all attendees for your table. If it is unknown at this time, please indicate with "TBD" and we will contact you at a later date to confirm lunch selections and names.

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The NHRA Rochester Affiliate is proud to present our annual HR Executive of the Year Awards. This signature event hosted by the National Human Resources Association (NHRA) - Rochester Affiliate has recognized some of the best and brightest in the field of HR in our local community.

This prestigious award will distinguish and honor HR professionals who:

  • Are innovative and consistently prepare their organizations for the future.
  • Make significant contributions and impact their organizations and the HR community.
  • Demonstrate leadership and operational excellence.
  • Inspire others to excel.

This year’s HR Executive of the Year Honorees Include:

  • Lori Florack, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer - Excellus BCBS
  • Stacey Milliman, Director of Human Resources & Compliance - EWASTE
  • Dr. Rose Nichols, Director, Department of Human Resource Management - City of Rochester
  • Denee Stirpe, Chief People & Talent Officer - Baldwin Richardson Foods
  • Kearston Vanderstyne, Director of Human Resources - Quality Vision International

We are also excited to announce honorees for our annual Rising Star Awards. Designed to recognize the contributions of emerging leaders in the field of HR.

This year's Rising Star Honorees Include:

  • Vicky Bournival, Associate Director, Talent Acquisition & Retention - St. Ann’s Community
  • Lindsay Fleming-Stumpf, Senior Human Resources Manager - Foodlink
  • Raquel Lowry, Senior Benefits & Wellness Program Manager - Coordinated Care Services, Inc.
  • Anthony Manfredi, Human Resources Manager - ingredients PLUS
  • Betsy Truax, Vice President, Equity & Compensation - First American Equipment Finance
  • Robyn Walsh, Human Resources Partner - HR Works
We hope that you are able to join us as we honor the best our community has to offer in the field of HR. 

    Ticket Prices:

    • $90 for Individual Tickets
    • $650 for Table Reservation (8 Tickets Total, please list all attendees at time of purchase)
    • Ticket sales are limited and are on a first come, first serve basis. 

    Sponsorship: 

    Interested in hearing more about sponsorship opportunities? Please visit our sponsorship page or reach out to Gina Sullivan (gsullivan@mindex.com) and Michele Ebenhoch (michele.ebenhoch@belden.com) with any questions. 

      A special thanks to our Sponsors! 

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