FCPHR - Fellowship Award

Dr. Yewande (Wendy) Aturamu FCPHR

"The FCPHR designation is more than a professional honour; It is both a privilege and a promise - a promise to continue shaping the future of work, developing the next generation of HR leaders, and using my expertise to create lasting positive change."

2026 Fellowship Award Recipient

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

Rod Miller, FCPHR

Being recognized as a Fellow is a highlight of my career. It is not lost on me that this is a peer recognition award where a group of my peers have valued my contributions to the profession enough to submit an FCPHR nomination. Today, more than ever, human resources is the steward of the most valuable asset of every organization, the people who work there. As the world of work evolves, it is the HR professional who helps organizations successfully navigate the future by leveraging their depth of knowledge and experience maximizing human potential in the workplace. To be recognized as a Fellow in the human resources profession is truly an honour and I look forward to continuing to contribute to the human resources profession in the years to come. 

2023 Fellowship Award Recipient