FCPHR - Fellowship Award

Adediwura Odiase, FCPHR

"Being recognized as a Fellow of Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (FCPHR) is deeply humbling and moving. To be named among just 16 Albertans to receive this honour is something I never anticipated, and I accept it with deep gratitude and reflection.

This recognition is not mine alone, it’s shared with every person who has walked this journey with me. The mentors who offered wisdom, the colleagues who challenged and inspired me, the community leaders who made space for me to serve, and the HR and business professionals who placed their trust and confidence in me. Their belief and encouragement have shaped every step of this path.

During the award ceremony, several people shared that seeing someone with a background or identity like theirs receive this honour gave them hope, that who they are will not be a barrier to how far they can go. That moment touched me deeply."

2025 Fellowship Award Recipient

Steve Kovacic, FCPHR

"Being designated an FCPHR is an incredible honour and a milestone I hold with immense gratitude. This milestone reflects not just my own journey, but also the power of the CPHR designation and the strength of our community, people who keep raising the bar for what leadership and impact look like in our profession. I’ve always believed that real progress happens where the human spirit meets innovation, that’s where ideas turn into impact. I’ve been lucky to learn from wise leaders and work alongside amazing colleagues who’ve challenged, supported, and inspired me every step of the way.

Thank you to everyone who continues to shape this journey with me.

Onwards and upwards."

2025 Fellowship Award Recipient

Marino Giancarlo, FCPHR

"I was honoured and humbled to be recognized as a FCPHR. I became involved at the ground level to establish our HR profession to be recognized with a professional designation. This was our Vision. I was passionate that our profession be elevated to a professional status so that we could be involved at the strategic level and in boardrooms of an organization and in the business community. I am extremely proud of all the hard work and dedication  by so many of my colleagues that allowed us to be recognized as a profession. This was a proud achievement and milestone of our profession. Our work is not done, our profession will continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of our organization, business partners and the clients we serve. A CPHR professional designation will help us meet the challenges and opportunities down the road. It's a journey, not a destination!"

2023 Fellowship Award Recipient

Marcie Kiziak, FCPHR

"Winning the FCPHR award was incredible honour for me as well as a career milestone. I have always believed that Human Resources plays a critical role in organizations and am passionate about getting us a permanent seat at the table. The FCPHR designation means that I have been successful in continuing to use my voice to elevate and bring awareness to the profession."

2022 Fellowship Award Recipient