Press Release
ATD Recognizes Excellence in Talent Development (May 2016)
Tue May 24 2016

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During its 2016 International Conference & Exposition held in Denver, CO, the Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, recognized organizations and individuals for their excellence and contributions across the talent development field. The event was held at the Denver Performing Arts Complex on May 23.
During its 2016 International Conference & Exposition held in Denver, CO, the Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, recognized organizations and individuals for their excellence and contributions across the talent development field. The event was held at the Denver Performing Arts Complex on May 23.
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“The ATD Awards Ceremony is an event dedicated to recognizing excellence,” said Tony Bingham, ATD President and CEO. “Individuals are recognized for their dedication to and passion for developing talent. Winning organizations demonstrate how learning can increase the performance and success of organizations worldwide.”
“The ATD Awards Ceremony is an event dedicated to recognizing excellence,” said Tony Bingham, ATD President and CEO. “Individuals are recognized for their dedication to and passion for developing talent. Winning organizations demonstrate how learning can increase the performance and success of organizations worldwide.”
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Individual honorees included:
Individual honorees included:
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Liz Wiseman – Champion of Talent Development Award
Liz Wiseman – Champion of Talent Development Award
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Ruth Colvin Clark – Distinguished Contribution Award
Ruth Colvin Clark – Distinguished Contribution Award
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James Vesper – ATD Dissertation Award.
James Vesper – ATD Dissertation Award.
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On the organization side, ATD recognized Tencent Holdings Limited with the association’s Innovation in Talent Development Award. Rotary International received the CPLP Employer award.
On the organization side, ATD recognized Tencent Holdings Limited with the association’s Innovation in Talent Development Award. Rotary International received the CPLP Employer award.
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ATD also honored the 2015 Excellence in Practice Award winners, recognized for results achieved through the use of practices and solutions from the entire scope of workplace learning and talent development.
ATD also honored the 2015 Excellence in Practice Award winners, recognized for results achieved through the use of practices and solutions from the entire scope of workplace learning and talent development.
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Thirty-one awards and 32 citations were presented in 10 categories: career development, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, facilitating organizational change, integrated talent management, learning technologies, managing the learning function, organizational learning and development, performance improvement, and sales enablement. Awards are presented to organizations with proven practices that have delivered measurable and sustained results. Citations are awarded for those practices that show significant promise.
Thirty-one awards and 32 citations were presented in 10 categories: career development, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, facilitating organizational change, integrated talent management, learning technologies, managing the learning function, organizational learning and development, performance improvement, and sales enablement. Awards are presented to organizations with proven practices that have delivered measurable and sustained results. Citations are awarded for those practices that show significant promise.
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The organizations selected to receive Excellence in Practice Awards are:
The organizations selected to receive Excellence in Practice Awards are:
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Belle Worldwide Limited (a member of Belle International), Shenzhen, China
Belle Worldwide Limited (a member of Belle International), Shenzhen, China
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Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio
Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio
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Chailease Finance Co., Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan
Chailease Finance Co., Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan
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Dubai Police Department, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Police Department, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Eczacıbaşı Holding, Istanbul, Turkey
Eczacıbaşı Holding, Istanbul, Turkey
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Emirates NBD, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Emirates NBD, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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ENN Group, Langfang City, China
ENN Group, Langfang City, China
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Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, California
Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, California
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IBM, Armonk, New York
IBM, Armonk, New York
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ITU AbsorbTech, New Berlin, Wisconsin
ITU AbsorbTech, New Berlin, Wisconsin
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Johnsonville Sausage, LLC, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Johnsonville Sausage, LLC, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
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Minor Food Group PLC, Bangkok, Thailand
Minor Food Group PLC, Bangkok, Thailand
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MTR Corporation Limited, Hong Kong
MTR Corporation Limited, Hong Kong
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SAP SE, Walldorf, Germany
SAP SE, Walldorf, Germany
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State Grid Corporation of China, Beijing, China
State Grid Corporation of China, Beijing, China
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Tanfeeth, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tanfeeth, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Tata Consultancy Services, Mumbai, India
Tata Consultancy Services, Mumbai, India
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Teknosa İç ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, Turkey
Teknosa İç ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, Turkey
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Tencent Holdings Limited, Shenzhen, China
Tencent Holdings Limited, Shenzhen, China
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Turk Ekonomi Bankasi (TEB), Istanbul, Turkey
Turk Ekonomi Bankasi (TEB), Istanbul, Turkey
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Türk Telekom, Altındağ, Turkey
Türk Telekom, Altındağ, Turkey
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Vestel Ticaret A.Ş. Müşteri Hizmetleri, Yunusemre, Turkey
Vestel Ticaret A.Ş. Müşteri Hizmetleri, Yunusemre, Turkey
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Western Union, Englewood, Colorado
Western Union, Englewood, Colorado
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Zurich Insurance Company Ltd., Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd., Zurich, Switzerland
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A complete list of Excellence in Practice award and citation winners can be found on the ATD website .
A complete list of Excellence in Practice award and citation 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.
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.
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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.
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.