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HROToday recognized two of our leaders on Tuesday, November 17th for their inspirational impact on our organization and in the HR and Talent Acquisition community.
Dwight Cooper was named the Executive HR Champion of the Year and Sarah Palmer was named the Thought Leadership for HR Excellence for their dedication to innovation, engagement, and leadership.
Dwight Cooper, named Executive HR Champion of the Year, is widely recognized as a dynamic leader, visionary, and one of the most engaged — yet genuinely down-to-earth — executives in the recruitment industry. He is deeply respected not only by employees and fellow leaders, but also by Hueman’s nationwide partners, their organizations, and the broader Jacksonville community.
“I’m particularly honored to be named HRO Today’s Executive HR Champion of the Year because I have spent my entire career promoting the importance of talent acquisition and HR to business leaders,” said Cooper.
“There’s nothing more important to driving a successful business than recruiting, hiring, and retaining the best people.”
Cooper’s leadership is reflected in measurable, long-term success. He is the only CEO in the country whose company has been named a Fortune Best Workplace for 14 consecutive years — a distinction that speaks to the engaged, people-first culture he and his team have intentionally built. This recognition is one of many honors earned as a result of that sustained commitment to excellence.
Sarah Palmer, recognized for Thought Leadership for HR Excellence, is one of the most forward-thinking leaders in talent acquisition today. She has played a pivotal role in transforming how digital strategies are integrated into recruitment, helping partners modernize their hiring approaches while staying aligned with business outcomes.
“I’m proud to lead a team of talented employees that spends every day finding new ways to innovate within the recruiting and talent acquisition space,” said Palmer.
“To have these efforts recognized by HRO Today with the Thought Leadership for HR Excellence award is truly meaningful.”
Palmer has been recognized by multiple organizations for the impact she continues to make across the industry. She consistently earns positive feedback from partners and remains focused on refining processes, exploring emerging technologies, and strengthening Hueman’s solutions to better serve clients and internal teams alike.
While this recognition captures only a snapshot of the contributions Cooper and Palmer have made, it reflects the dedication, passion, and leadership they bring to meeting partner needs and driving meaningful results. Both exemplify what it means to lead with purpose, and their recognition by HRO Today is well deserved.
Hueman is proud to celebrate their achievements — and even prouder that their leadership and impact continue to inspire those around them.
