One to Watch Award
ATD Award Programs
One to Watch Award
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This award is presented to an individual in the talent development profession who is early in their talent development career (five or fewer years of experience).
This award is presented to an individual in the talent development profession who is early in their talent development career (five or fewer years of experience).
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This individual is viewed as a leader by peers and colleagues within and outside their organization and has demonstrated professional achievements or successes in the early part of their career. These achievements may include leading successful projects, managing teams, demonstrating exceptional leadership capabilities, mentoring others in or outside the organization, or other successes.
This individual is viewed as a leader by peers and colleagues within and outside their organization and has demonstrated professional achievements or successes in the early part of their career. These achievements may include leading successful projects, managing teams, demonstrating exceptional leadership capabilities, mentoring others in or outside the organization, or other successes.
Advancing the Talent Development Field
Submission Process for 2026 Recognition
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All entries must be submitted via our online awards portal .
All entries must be submitted via our online awards portal.
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Download the Word version of the application to help you prepare.
Download the Word version of the application to help you prepare.
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Eligibility: Eligible candidates are individuals from within the talent development field. Elected officials are not eligible.
Eligibility: Eligible candidates are individuals from within the talent development field. Elected officials are not eligible.
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Note: A maximum of two One to Watch winners will be chosen annually. Winner(s) will be notified by March and will receive the One to Watch Award at the ATD Awards Ceremony held during the ATD International Conference & Exposition.
Note: A maximum of two One to Watch winners will be chosen annually. Winner(s) will be notified by March and will receive the One to Watch Award at the ATD Awards Ceremony held during the ATD International Conference & Exposition.
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Questions? Contact [email protected]
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Advancing the Talent Development Field
Award Criteria
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Evidence that this individual is viewed as a leader by peers and colleagues within and outside their organization
Evidence that this individual is viewed as a leader by peers and colleagues within and outside their organization
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Demonstration of professional achievements or successes in the early part of individual’s talent development career.
Demonstration of professional achievements or successes in the early part of individual’s talent development career.
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Achievements may include leading successful projects, managing teams, demonstrating exceptional leadership capabilities, mentoring others in or outside the organization, or other successes.
Achievements may include leading successful projects, managing teams, demonstrating exceptional leadership capabilities, mentoring others in or outside the organization, or other successes.
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Congratulations to the 2025 One to Watch Award Winner!
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Stephen Scheib
Stephen Scheib
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Senior Specialist, GLD
Senior Specialist, GLD
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Merck & Co.
Merck & Co.