Press Release
ATD Recognizes Excellence in Talent Development
Published Thu May 23 2019
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Association for Talent Development honors individuals and organizations for commitment to workplace learning.
Association for Talent Development honors individuals and organizations for commitment to workplace learning.
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(Washington D.C.), May 21, 2019 – During its 2019 International Conference & Exposition held in Washington D.C., the Association for Talent Development (ATD) recognized organizations and individuals for their excellence and contributions across the talent development field. The event was held on May 20.
(Washington D.C.), May 21, 2019 – During its 2019 International Conference & Exposition held in Washington D.C., the Association for Talent Development (ATD) recognized organizations and individuals for their excellence and contributions across the talent development field. The event was held on May 20.
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“ATD Award winners reflect a deep commitment to the value of developing people in the workplace. Winning organizations demonstrate how aligning talent development to business needs can increase the performance and success of organizations worldwide,” said Tony Bingham, ATD President and CEO. “These winners’ accomplishments advance knowledge in the talent development profession and contribute to increasing workforce capability and organizational competitiveness.”
“ATD Award winners reflect a deep commitment to the value of developing people in the workplace. Winning organizations demonstrate how aligning talent development to business needs can increase the performance and success of organizations worldwide,” said Tony Bingham, ATD President and CEO. “These winners’ accomplishments advance knowledge in the talent development profession and contribute to increasing workforce capability and organizational competitiveness.”
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Individual honorees included:
Individual honorees included:
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ATD One to Watch Award (presented to individuals who are early in their careers):
ATD One to Watch Award (presented to individuals who are early in their careers):
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Keith Lillico, Horace Mann Companies
Keith Lillico, Horace Mann Companies
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Stacey Young Rivers, WarnerMedia
Stacey Young Rivers, WarnerMedia
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ATD Dissertation Award : Shinhee Jeong, PhD
ATD Dissertation Award: Shinhee Jeong, PhD
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Champion of Talent Development Award : Dan Pink, thought leader and bestselling author
Champion of Talent Development Award: Dan Pink, thought leader and bestselling author
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Distinguished Contribution to Talent Development Award : Karl Kapp, instructional technology graduate professor at Bloomsburg University
Distinguished Contribution to Talent Development Award: Karl Kapp, instructional technology graduate professor at Bloomsburg University
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On the organization side, ATD recognized Tyson Foods with the association’s Innovation in Talent Development Award .
On the organization side, ATD recognized Tyson Foods with the association’s Innovation in Talent Development Award.
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ATD also honored the 2018 Excellence in Practice Award winners, who were recognized for results achieved using practices and solutions from the scope of talent development. Sixty-two awards in 13 categories were presented to companies from 10 countries.
ATD also honored the 2018 Excellence in Practice Award winners, who were recognized for results achieved using practices and solutions from the scope of talent development. Sixty-two awards in 13 categories were presented to companies from 10 countries.
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The categories include: career development, change management, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, improving soft skills, integrated talent management, learning and development, learning technologies, management/leadership development, managing the learning function, onboarding, performance improvement, and sales enablement.
The categories include: career development, change management, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, improving soft skills, integrated talent management, learning and development, learning technologies, management/leadership development, managing the learning function, onboarding, performance improvement, and sales enablement.
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Organizations that received an Excellence in Practice Award are:
Organizations that received an Excellence in Practice Award are:
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Abbott Primary Care
Abbott Primary Care
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Akamai Technologies
Akamai Technologies
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Alamo Colleges
Alamo Colleges
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Arizona Department of Administration
Arizona Department of Administration
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Avista Utilities
Avista Utilities
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Bayer US
Bayer US
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Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton
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Brugmann University Hospital
Brugmann University Hospital
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China Fortune Land Development Co., Ltd.
China Fortune Land Development Co., Ltd.
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China Post Group
China Post Group
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China Telecommunications Corporation
China Telecommunications Corporation
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Cisco
Cisco
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Cognizant Technology Solutions
Cognizant Technology Solutions
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Cordis, Hong Kong
Cordis, Hong Kong
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Decent Gold Group Co. Ltd.
Decent Gold Group Co. Ltd.
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Defense Intelligence Agency
Defense Intelligence Agency
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Dubai Police
Dubai Police
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Emirates Islamic
Emirates Islamic
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Express Employment Professionals
Express Employment Professionals
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Farm Bureau Financial Services
Farm Bureau Financial Services
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Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
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Hang Lung Properties Limited
Hang Lung Properties Limited
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Financial Services
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Financial Services
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Hongkong Post
Hongkong Post
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Infosys Limited
Infosys Limited
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Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
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JetBlue
JetBlue
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Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Limited
Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Limited
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Lake Trust Credit Union
Lake Trust Credit Union
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Lee Kum Kee
Lee Kum Kee
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Lincoln Motor Company
Lincoln Motor Company
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MetLife
MetLife
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Midea Group
Midea Group
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Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
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Osram
Osram
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Paysafe
Paysafe
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Persistent Systems Ltd.
Persistent Systems Ltd.
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Ricoh USA, Inc.
Ricoh USA, Inc.
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SAP
SAP
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Seldin Company
Seldin Company
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Shopify
Shopify
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Siam City Cement Public Company Limited
Siam City Cement Public Company Limited
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Sutter Health
Sutter Health
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UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare
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Walmart
Walmart
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A complete list of Excellence in Practice award winners can be found on the ATD website .
A complete list of Excellence in Practice award winners can be found on the ATD website.
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About ATD
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 across 100 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 across 100 chapters, international strategic partners, and global member networks.