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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.

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