Lyle Hanna Spirit Award

2024 Lyle Hanna Spirit Award Winner,
Rebecca Wren!

The 2025 nomination process will begin in May. 

For 20 years KYSHRM has been recognizing the some of the best and brightest servant leaders in our state through the Lyle Hanna Spirit Award. Lyle Hanna is a cornerstone in the Kentucky HR community with deep community ties and a spirit of volunteerism and service. His resume and experiences have given him the opportunity to work with several hundred businesses and volunteer organizations.

Applications are due Friday, June 27, 2025. The 2025 winner will be announced and recognized at the 2025 KYSHRM State Conference.

Past Winners

2023 – Bruce West
2022  Amy Keith
2021 – Patricia Williams
2020 – Sonia Osman
2019 – Amanda Huddleston
2018 – Tiffany Cardwell
2017 – Trasee Whitaker
2016 – Beth Davisson
2015 – Sherry Whitman Powers
2014 – Steve Reinhart
2013 – Damian Wirth
2012 – Scott McGarvey
2011 – Howard Blackburn
2010 – Susan Simmons
2009 – Lynn Ingmire
2008 – Julie Burwell
2007 – Susan Harmansky
2006 – Cathy Fyock
2005 – Jeff Nally