About the Georges Petitpas Memorial Award

The Georges Petitpas Memorial Award was established in the mid-1980s in memory of Georges Petitpas, a man who contributed significantly to the development and activities of the WFPMA and who died shortly after his nomination to the WFPMA presidency in 1983.

The award honours individuals who embody the spirit and dedication to the human resource management profession which Petitpas personified. In particular it recognises people who have made exemplary contributions to international human resource management and to the achievement of the aims of the WFPMA. It is one of the most prestigious HR awards around the globe.

The Georges Petitpas Award is presented at the WFPMA World Congress, held every two years. See previous winners.