PORTLAND — Mary Beth Turcotte, Bernstein Shur’s director of human resources, was recently honored with the 2013 Maine HR Leader of the Year award by SHRM Maine State Council at the annual Maine HR Convention.

Turcotte was chosen for her dedication to the field of human resources and her work as cochair of the Diversity Hiring Coalition.

“Mary Beth is a valued member of the SHRM Maine State Council and strives to provide resources, through the Diversity Hiring Coalition, to employers so they may employ increasingly diverse work forces,” said Deborah Whitworth, president of SHRM Maine State Council.

Turcotte has been with Bernstein Shur for 11 years, earning her Professional in Human Resources certification in 2008. She is chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee.

“Mary Beth is the embodiment of what it means to live our firm’s core values,” said Charles Miller, Bernstein Shur CEO. “She is a consummate HR professional and is devoted to civic involvement.”

In addition to her role in the firm, Turcotte is an active volunteer in the community, helping Windham Correctional Facility inmates develop interview skills and providing ski lessons for the Maine Adaptive Handicapped Program.