Tennessean.com, From Staff Reports

NASHVILLE — Williamson Medical Center along with Smith Seckman Reid and HCA's TriStar Health System won top honors in the ninth annual HR Excellence Program hosted by the Middle Tennessee Society of Human Resource Management and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Winners will be recognized at a luncheon 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. June 17 at the Cool Springs Embassy Suites.

According to a news release from the society, the 2010 award went to Williamson Medical Center because it is "a community-focused hospital known for its quality of care, loyal employees and a wide range of wellness services."

Smith Seckman Reid and HCA's TriStar Health System have both won Facet of Excellence Awards for employee well-being and engagement.

Launched in 2002, the HR Excellence Program recognizes organizations in Middle Tennessee with outstanding human resources programs. Businesses are invited to self-nominate for the honor each year and are evaluated on proficiency in five areas: strategy; management practices; employee education, training and development; performance measurement; and employee well-being and engagement.

Sponsors of the 2010 HR Excellence Award program include Lee Hecht Harrison, Humana, Nashville Business Journal, Ogletree Deakins and The Work Institute

To help other companies improve their human resources departments, leaders from Williamson Medical Center as well as Smith Seckman Reid and HCA's TriStar Health System will share their best HR practices with all interested companies during a fall workshop.

For more information about the HR Excellence Awards luncheon or to register, visit www.nashvillechamber.com or www.mtshrm.org. Cost for Nashville Area Chamber or MTSHRM members is $28 in advance; $33 after June 14. Cost for nonmembers is $38 in advance; $43 after June 14. Corporate tables are also available. Please contact Katie Guenther at katieguenther@mtshrm.org for more information about reserving a table.