Boca Raton, Florida, April 20, 2026 — Brandon Hall Group™ announced today the official opening of entries for its 2026 Excellence in Technology Awards and Excellence in Education Technology Awards. Organizations worldwide may begin submitting entries on April 20, 2026.
These programs recognize innovation and measurable impact across the full spectrum of Human Capital Management technology, including learning and development, talent management, human resources, sales enablement and emerging solutions shaping the future of work. The Education Technology Awards focus on organizations advancing digital learning across K-12, higher education and professional development.
With a legacy dating back to 1993, the Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence Awards program has established itself as a global benchmark for excellence, honoring organizations that successfully design and deploy programs, strategies, systems and tools that deliver measurable business results.
“Organizations today are under increasing pressure to innovate while demonstrating real business impact,” said Mike Cooke, CEO of Brandon Hall Group™. “The Excellence in Technology and EdTech Awards recognize those who are doing both. These are the companies and institutions setting the pace for how technology drives performance, learning and growth.”
The Technology Awards program highlights solution providers and organizations delivering advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, workforce analytics, learning platforms and integrated talent systems. The Education Technology Awards recognize institutions and providers developing innovative solutions that improve learning outcomes and expand access to education.
“Each submission is evaluated not only on innovation, but on how effectively that innovation translates into results,” said Rachel Cooke, COO of Brandon Hall Group™ and head of the awards program. “We are looking for solutions that are well designed, thoughtfully implemented and clearly aligned to business or learner needs.”
Entries are reviewed by an international panel of industry experts and Brandon Hall Group senior analysts. Judges evaluate submissions based on criteria that include innovation, design, usability and measurable outcomes. Awards are granted at Gold, Silver and Bronze levels based on scoring thresholds rather than relative ranking, ensuring a consistent and rigorous standard.
Key dates for the 2026 program include:
- Applications open: April 20, 2026
- Submission deadline: September 4, 2026
- Winners announced: December 3, 2026
Organizations of all sizes, from emerging innovators to global enterprises, are encouraged to submit entries. Winning organizations receive international recognition and insights from the judging process that can support continued growth and performance improvement.
For more information on categories, eligibility and submission guidelines, visit excellenceawards.brandonhall.com.
