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Brandon Hall Group Opens Submissions for 2025 Technology Excellence Awards – The Gold Standard in EdTech and HR Technology Innovation

Brandon Hall Group, the preeminent research and analyst firm in the human capital space, announces the opening of its prestigious 2025 Technology Excellence Awards programs.

Two distinct technology award tracks are now accepting submissions:

•    Technology Excellence Awards (Open: April 21, 2025 | Deadline: September 12, 2025)

•    Education Technology Excellence Awards (Open: April 21, 2025 | Deadline: September 12, 2025)

These prestigious award programs recognize groundbreaking technology implementations that have delivered exceptional business impact across Learning and Development, Talent Management, Sales Enablement, Future of Work, and other critical areas.

“Technology continues to reshape how organizations operate, innovate, and create value,” said Mike Cooke, CEO of Brandon Hall Group. “Our Technology Excellence Awards spotlight those innovations that truly move the needle—the solutions that don’t just promise transformation but actually deliver measurable results. As AI and other advanced technologies become increasingly prevalent, these awards provide a crucial benchmark for excellence in an ever-evolving landscape.”

The Technology Excellence Awards program features more than 80 categories spanning critical domains including AI-powered solutions, mobile technology, sales enablement platforms, talent management systems, and emerging tech innovations. The Education Technology Excellence Awards encompass 35+ categories recognizing breakthroughs in adaptive learning, STREAM education, personalized learning platforms, and more.

What distinguishes Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence Awards is the rigorous evaluation process. Each submission is assessed by an international panel of independent industry experts and Brandon Hall Group senior analysts based on:

  • Innovation and technological advancement
  • Unique application and implementation strategy
  • Measurable business impact and ROI
  • Overall effectiveness and user experience

“These awards spotlight not just the technologies themselves, but the strategic vision and execution that make them truly transformative,” said Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group. “Winners represent the absolute cutting edge of what’s possible when innovative technology meets expert implementation.”

Winners will be announced on December 4, 2025, with award recipients receiving prestigious recognition and global visibility for their achievements.

For more details, submission guidelines, and to explore past winners, visit: https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/

About Brandon Hall Group
Brandon Hall Group™ is the home of the HCM Excellence Awards® – the most prestigious and sought-after awards in Human Capital Management. For over 30 years, these awards have set the gold standard in recognizing organizations for innovative and effective HCM practices across Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Human Resources, Sales Performance, and Technology.

Known as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management,” our awards programs attract entrants from leading corporations worldwide, as well as mid-market and smaller firms. With over 150 categories, the awards shine a spotlight on the most innovative and effective organizational achievements and the solution providers who power them.

Our awards process is rigorous and impartial, leveraging an international panel of veteran industry experts and Brandon Hall Group senior analysts. Winners not only gain international recognition but also receive critical insights to help them accelerate their business growth and impact.

The HCM Excellence Awards® program is complemented by our Technology Awards and our new Voice of the Employee Awards, ensuring comprehensive recognition across all aspects of Human Capital Management.

At Brandon Hall Group™, we don’t just celebrate excellence – we provide a platform for sharing best practices that drive the industry forward. Our awards program is a cornerstone of our mission to empower excellence in organizations around the world and advance the HCM profession as a whole.

Join the ranks of the most innovative and effective organizations in HCM. The Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® – where excellence is recognized, celebrated, and shared.

Contact Data

Name: David Forry
Company: Brandon Hall Group
Phone: 5613538082
Email: David.forry@brandonhall.com
Website:https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/

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