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ATD Announces 46 Winners in 12th Annual BEST Awards
Fri Oct 03 2014
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The Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, honored 46 organizations from Canada, India, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United States as winners in the 2014 BEST Awards. Cognizant Technology Solutions, headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, won the first place ranking for the second year in a row. The companies were recognized during a ceremony held at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, honored 46 organizations from Canada, India, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United States as winners in the 2014 BEST Awards. Cognizant Technology Solutions, headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, won the first place ranking for the second year in a row. The companies were recognized during a ceremony held at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C.
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“These 46 companies excel in creating innovative, vibrant talent development cultures that clearly align with strategic business goals,” says Tony Bingham, ATD President and CEO. “They get it. The leadership of these organizations values the impact learning and talent development achieves, and knows that having a knowledgeable and skilled workforce drives success. ”
“These 46 companies excel in creating innovative, vibrant talent development cultures that clearly align with strategic business goals,” says Tony Bingham, ATD President and CEO. “They get it. The leadership of these organizations values the impact learning and talent development achieves, and knows that having a knowledgeable and skilled workforce drives success. ”
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The ATD BEST Awards is the talent development industry’s most rigorous and coveted recognition. The program recognizes organizations that demonstrate enterprise-wide success through employee learning and talent development.
The ATD BEST Awards is the talent development industry’s most rigorous and coveted recognition. The program recognizes organizations that demonstrate enterprise-wide success through employee learning and talent development.
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The 2014 BEST Award winners shared their best practices at the Learn from the BEST conference preceding the ceremony and are recognized in a special section of the October issue of TD , ATD’s flagship magazine.
The 2014 BEST Award winners shared their best practices at the Learn from the BEST conference preceding the ceremony and are recognized in a special section of the October issue of TD, ATD’s flagship magazine.
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ATD received entries from nearly 100 organizations in 14 countries. These organizations submitted quantitative and qualitative information to ATD about their learning and talent development practices and programs. Applications were assessed in a rigorous blind review by members of the BEST Awards advisory committee, a group of experts in the field.
ATD received entries from nearly 100 organizations in 14 countries. These organizations submitted quantitative and qualitative information to ATD about their learning and talent development practices and programs. Applications were assessed in a rigorous blind review by members of the BEST Awards advisory committee, a group of experts in the field.
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The 2014 BEST Award winners and rankings:
The 2014 BEST Award winners and rankings:
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Cognizant Technology Solutions, Teaneck, New Jersey
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Teaneck, New Jersey
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University Health System, San Antonio, Texas
University Health System, San Antonio, Texas
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The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, California
The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, California
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Mindtree Limited, Bangalore, India
Mindtree Limited, Bangalore, India
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Tech Mahindra, Mumbai, India
Tech Mahindra, Mumbai, India
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Deloitte LLP, New York, New York
Deloitte LLP, New York, New York
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Verizon, New York, New York
Verizon, New York, New York
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IBM Corporation, Armonk, New York
IBM Corporation, Armonk, New York
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Walgreens, Deerfield, Illinois
Walgreens, Deerfield, Illinois
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MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas, Nevada
MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Quanta Computer, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Quanta Computer, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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FM Global, Johnston, Rhode Island
FM Global, Johnston, Rhode Island
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Sutherland Global Services, Rochester, New York
Sutherland Global Services, Rochester, New York
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TELUS, British Columbia, Canada
TELUS, British Columbia, Canada
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WNS Global Services (P), Mumbai, India
WNS Global Services (P), Mumbai, India
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WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Raleigh, North Carolina
WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Raleigh, North Carolina
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Lupin Limited, Mumbai, India
Lupin Limited, Mumbai, India
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Kaohsiung City Government, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Kaohsiung City Government, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, Mumbai, India
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, Mumbai, India
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Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Lexington, Kentucky
Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Lexington, Kentucky
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Hilton Worldwide, McLean, Virginia
Hilton Worldwide, McLean, Virginia
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Seattle Children’s, Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children’s, Seattle, Washington
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Sprint, Overland Park, Kansas
Sprint, Overland Park, Kansas
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Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
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Gables Residential, Atlanta, Georgia
Gables Residential, Atlanta, Georgia
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G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., Jupiter, Florida
G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., Jupiter, Florida
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Ryan LLC, Dallas, Texas
Ryan LLC, Dallas, Texas
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American Cancer Society, Atlanta, Georgia
American Cancer Society, Atlanta, Georgia
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New York Community Bancorp, Westbury, New York
New York Community Bancorp, Westbury, New York
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OptumRx, Irvine, California
OptumRx, Irvine, California
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Bridgepoint Education, San Diego, California
Bridgepoint Education, San Diego, California
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TouchPoint Support Services, Atlanta, Georgia
TouchPoint Support Services, Atlanta, Georgia
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Türkiye וֹş Bankası A.Ş., Istanbul, Turkey
Türkiye וֹş Bankası A.Ş., Istanbul, Turkey
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American Infrastructure, Worcester, Pennsylvania
American Infrastructure, Worcester, Pennsylvania
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UPS, Atlanta, Georgia
UPS, Atlanta, Georgia
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Teknosa Ic & Dis Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, Turkey
Teknosa Ic & Dis Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, Turkey
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Coca-Cola Sabco, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Coca-Cola Sabco, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Navy Federal Credit Union, Vienna, Virginia
Navy Federal Credit Union, Vienna, Virginia
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University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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BB&T Corporation, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
BB&T Corporation, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Bass & Associates, P.C., Tucson, Arizona
Bass & Associates, P.C., Tucson, Arizona
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Signature HealthCARE, Louisville, Kentucky
Signature HealthCARE, Louisville, Kentucky
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Health Care Service Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Health Care Service Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
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ITU AbsorbTech, New Berlin, Wisconsin
ITU AbsorbTech, New Berlin, Wisconsin
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45.McAfee. Part of Intel Security., Santa Clara, California
45.McAfee. Part of Intel Security., Santa Clara, California
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USAA, San Antonio, Texas
USAA, San Antonio, Texas
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In addition, 13 companies on this list have been BEST Award winners for three years or more. They are: BB&T, Deloitte LLP, Gable Residential, Health Care Service Corporation, IBM Corporation, ICICI Lombard GIC, OptumRx, Ryan, TELUS, University Health System, UPS, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, and WakeMed Health & Hospitals.
In addition, 13 companies on this list have been BEST Award winners for three years or more. They are: BB&T, Deloitte LLP, Gable Residential, Health Care Service Corporation, IBM Corporation, ICICI Lombard GIC, OptumRx, Ryan, TELUS, University Health System, UPS, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, and WakeMed Health & Hospitals.
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More information about the 2014 BEST Award winners may be found in the October 2014 issue of TD magazine . Details about the 2015 program will be available in January 2014.
More information about the 2014 BEST Award winners may be found in the October 2014 issue of TD magazine. Details about the 2015 program will be available in January 2014.
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ATD thanks AchieveGlobal, GP Strategies, Ryan LLC, Skillsoft, and UL, our 2014 Emerald Sponsors.
ATD thanks AchieveGlobal, GP Strategies, Ryan LLC, Skillsoft, and UL, our 2014 Emerald Sponsors.
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About ATD
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The Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, is the world’s largest association dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations. These professionals help others achieve their full potential by improving their knowledge, skills, and abilities. ATD’s members come from more than 120 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD supports the work of professionals locally in more than 125 chapters, international strategic partners, and global member networks.
The Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, is the world’s largest association dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations. These professionals help others achieve their full potential by improving their knowledge, skills, and abilities. ATD’s members come from more than 120 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD supports the work of professionals locally in more than 125 chapters, international strategic partners, and global member networks.