Celebrating the visionaries who built the foundations of today’s workforce and talent landscape.

The SHIFT Legacy Award honors individuals whose leadership, innovation, and lifelong dedication have shaped how we work, hire, and develop talent. These pioneers have spent over 20 years advancing workforce inclusion, equity, opportunity, and innovation. Their innovative impact continues to influence working and learning.

This award recognizes those who didn’t just adapt to shifts in the world of work; they created, enhanced, and/or influenced them.

Eligibility:

• Individual nominees only (not organizations)

• Minimum of 20 years of demonstrated impact in the work and learn ecosystem

• May be retired, active, or serving in an advisory or leadership capacity

• Contributions may include innovation, advocacy, mentorship, research, or systems-level change