THE
EXCELLENCE
AWARDS
The Excellence Awards feature two annual programs that recognize the best organizations that have successfully deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems, and tools that have achieved measurable results. The awards attract entrants from leading corporations around the world, as well as mid-market and smaller firms.
Open for Entries
Technology
Launch:
April 21, 2025
Deadline:
September 12, 2025
Announcements:
December 4, 2025
Who should enter: Solution providers offering technologies to learning, talent management, talent acquisition, HR, workforce management and sales enablement organizations, as well as technology organizations and departments can enter alone or jointly with their client organizations.
EdTech
Launch:
April 21, 2025
Deadline:
September 12, 2025
Announcements:
December 4, 2025
The EdTech Program has a dedicated focus on entries from innovative and cutting-edge trailblazers in education technology. This program is for K-12, Universities, Business Schools, Professional Development and Education Associations, Non-For-Profit, and Government Agencies.
Excellence in Action
Launch:
May 5, 2025
Deadline:
October 17, 2025
Announcements:
December 2025
The Excellence in Action Awards is a new addition to our prestigious lineup and shines a spotlight on companies that prioritize the voices of their employees. This award recognizes organizations of all sizes and industries that are committed to enhancing employee engagement, fostering a people-centric culture and enhancing productivity through employee feedback.
Human Capital Management
Excellence in Action
Launch:
April 21, 2025
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
Announcements:
April 21, 2025
The EdTech Program has a dedicated focus on entries from innovative and cutting-edge trailblazers in education technology. This program is for K-12, Universities, Business Schools, Professional Development and Education Associations, Non-For-Profit, and Government Agencies.
Results
Coming Soon
Human Capital Management
Launch: January 5, 2026
Deadline: April 10, 2026
Who should enter: Training, learning, talent, HR or other related departments can either enter alone or together with a helping organization (such as a vendor aka solution provider, or consultant). Helping organizations cannot enter alone.
Technology
Launch: April 21, 2025
Deadline: April 11, 2025
Who should enter: Solution providers offering technologies to learning, talent management, talent acquisition, HR, workforce management and sales enablement organizations, as well as technology organizations and departments can enter alone or jointly with their client organizations.
EdTech
Launch: April 21, 2025
Deadline: April 11, 2025
Who should enter: Training, learning, talent, HR or other related departments can either enter alone or together with a helping organization (such as a vendor aka solution provider, or consultant). Helping organizations cannot enter alone.
HCM Excellence Conference
Among the many benefits of participating in the awards is an annual 3 1/2 day event that features winners of our coveted Excellence Awards as presenters. We offer small-group dialogue sessions where attendees share challenges and success stories. We celebrate award-winners with a ceremony, banquet and reception. You take home leading practices in the form of case studies, a special report, and innovations shared by your peers.
Hear Directly from the Winners
Katrina Williams
Director, Sales Capability at CDW
Martin Hayter
Global Assurance Learning Leader at EY
Lou Tedrick
VP, Global Learning and Development at Verizon
Katrina Williams
Director, Sales Capability at CDW
Martin Hayter
Global Assurance Learning Leader at EY
Lou Tedrick
VP, Global Learning and Development at Verizon
Take a look at the complete list of past award winners.
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