The Robert L. Negri Human Resources Achievement Award (Negri Award) is a prestigious award presented by CalHR to an employee or organizational group of the State for outstanding performance and achievement in the field of human resources.
The award honors the achievements of Robert “Bob” Negri in the field of human resources. Bob began his State employment in 1968 with the Department of Transportation, where he held various roles including Chief of Employee Safety, Chief of Labor Relations and until his passing in December 1990, Chief of the Division of Personnel Management. A distinguished leader in human resources, Bob significantly shaped labor relations within State government. He was a member of the State’s inaugural negotiating team, a chief negotiator in later labor negotiations, and a highly regarded advisor throughout his career.
