Engagement and Value Proposition Helps RMTRA Capture WorldatWork’s Top Annual Award for Local Affiliates
November 13, 2023
Scottsdale, Arizona — The Rocky Mountain Total Rewards Association (RMTRA) captured WorldatWork’s “2023 Affiliate of the Year Award” thanks to stellar engagement and improvement of the member-value proposition.
“In 2023, RMTRA embarked on a journey to strengthen our member connections and provide value in every possible way,” said Holly Mertens, RMTRA Affiliate President. “Through strategic initiatives and unwavering commitment, we were able to foster meaningful connections within our community. We held over 17 programming events with 30-60 attendees registered for each. We also held a volunteering event and packed over 100 backpacks to support a school drive for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. When comparing 2023 to the previous year, we’ve recorded a remarkable 20% increase in attendance across all our programming and educational events!”
“Receiving the WorldatWork Affiliate of the Year award is a testament to our dedication and the outstanding results we've achieved. We're proud to represent excellence in the field of Total Rewards and look forward to continuing our mission of enriching our members' experiences.”
In addition to being Affiliate of the year, RMTRA is also a WorldatWork 2023 Affiliate “Diamond” award recipient
As a WorldatWork Affiliate partner, RMTRA offers local practitioners networking advantages along with professional development opportunities, exclusive featured content and discounted pricing on WorldatWork education and membership.
WorldatWork strongly encourages each of its local affiliates to establish goals and strategic initiatives in support of the HR profession and total rewards, and to meet the needs of HR professionals. These goals and initiatives allow our affiliates to increase their visibility and effectiveness as well as expand impact within the HR community and they are the basis for WorldatWork’s Affiliate Awards.
"I firmly believe in the synergy between WorldatWork's expertise, and the localized support offered by our Affiliates,” said Elissa O’Brien, VP of Membership, Affiliates and Customer Experience. “The success of human resources and total rewards professionals is amplified through this collaboration. I want to express my admiration for the exceptional contributions of our local affiliates, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping the profession. Today, we joyfully celebrate and extend heartfelt congratulations to our top affiliates, acknowledging the profound impact they consistently bring to our field."
To be considered for Affiliate of the Year, local affiliates must first achieve recognition as an Affiliate Award recipient. There are four different award levels that local affiliates can achieve, based on the number of initiatives they execute during the year:
- Sapphire (one initiative)
- Emerald (two initiatives)
- Ruby (three initiatives)
- Diamond (four initiatives)
The initiatives are categorized into four key areas of focus:
- Advancing Human Resources & Total Rewards
- Professional Development of Members
- Community Involvement
- Member Engagement & Growth
About WorldatWork Affiliates
The WorldatWork Affiliate provides access to resources in your local community. There is no better way to address the challenges in today’s fast-moving business environment than to tap into the knowledge and resources available right in your backyard! Your WorldatWork Affiliate group provides the optimal environment for building skills and making connections. The top three reasons why you should engage with your local affiliate: 1) exchange of ideas and experiences with colleagues in your area, 2) strengthen your expertise in seminars, training and events held near you, and 3) further develop your career through new professional connections. To find a local affiliate near you, visit: https://worldatwork.org/membership/affiliates
About WorldatWork
WorldatWork is the leading global nonprofit association for professionals engaged in the critically important practice of Total Rewards. We serve those who are responsible for cultivating inspired, engaged, productive and committed workers in effective and rewarding workplaces. We guide them in the design and delivery of Total Rewards programs with our membership, education, certification, idea exchange, thought leadership, knowledge creation, information sharing, research, and networking. For more than 65 years, WorldatWork has served Total Rewards professionals throughout the world working in organizations of all sizes and structures. Professionals from more than 93% of Fortune 500® organizations rely on WorldatWork for Total Rewards solutions.
