• ILSHRM HR Certification Award

    Deadline to apply: October 15, 2026

  • ILSHRM is awarding two (2) recipients up to $500 to help reimburse the cost of pursuing a SHRM certification. All qualifying questions must be answered Yes to proceed. 

    Due Date: Applications are due by October 15, 2026. Award decisions will be made mid-November.

  • Qualifying Questions

    A No response to any questions disqualifies the application.
  • Do you live and/or work in Illinois?*
  • Are you a current Illinois SHRM chapter member in good standing or a current SHRM national member?*
  • Are you ineligible for reimbursement of the SHRM exam fee from your employer?*
  • Are you planning to test in the SHRM Winter testing window (December 1 - February 15)?*
  • If selected, do you agree to share your certification experience with the IL SHRM community?*

  • Applicant Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • SHRM Membership & Involvement

  • Are you a member of SHRM national?*
  • If yes, how long?
  • Are you a member of an affiliate chapter?*
  • How long?

  • Employer Reimbursement

  • Why are you ineligible for employer reimbursement of the SHRM exam fee? (Select one)*

  • Narrative Questions

  • Proof of Exam Purchase

    Attach proof of SHRM exam purchase with this application. Acceptable documentation includes a SHRM order confirmationor payment receipt.
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  • By submitting this application I confirm that all information provided is accurate and that I meet all eligibility requirements listed in Section1.
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