People of the year

HR Magazine, Sept, 1996 by Elizabeth Sheley

I want to be humble and ensure everyone knows it was a team effort that made the award possible, but at the same time, I feel elated and believe it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

Again, my thanks to SHRM for making the award possible, my local HR peers for the nomination, and the selection committee for their vote of confidence. That plaque has taken a very prestigious place on my office wall. And, my emotional high starts all over again, each time an office visitor mentions the award."

- Gary Brown

Elizabeth Sheley is a freelance writer based in Alexandria, Va.