Brandon Hall Group’s Technology Awards Submission

Who Should Enter:

Solution providers offering technologies to Learning & Development, Talent Management, Human Resources, Diversity Functions, Sales functions, and Business Operations

User (non-solution provider) organizations with technology functions or departments

Professional Development and Education Associations, Universities, Non-For-Profit, and Government Agencies

Organizations can enter alone or with their client or partner organizations.

ENTRY CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES: Please place an X before the appropriate category listed below.
NOTE: If you are submitting this entry in multiple categories, a separate entry fee and entry form is required for each category submission.

If you are submitting this entry in multiple categories, please create a separate entry form for each submission and only mark (1) category on each of the entry forms, so it is clear what category each entry belongs to.

Future of Work:

Best Advance in Business Automation
Best Advance in Business Strategy and Technology Innovation
Best Advance in Generative AI for Business Impact
Best Advance in Technology Innovation for the Remote Workforce
Best Advance for Leading Under a Crisis
Best Advance in Corporate Wellbeing Technology
Best Advance in Social Impact Innovation
Best Advance in Diversity and Inclusion Innovation

Learning and Development:

Best Advance in Learning Management Technology
Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training
Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for Compliance Training
Best Advance in Performance Support Technology
Best Advance in Content Authoring Technology
Best Advance in Content Management Technology
Best Advance in Technology for Testing or Learning Evaluation
Best Advance in Mobile Learning Technology
Best Advance in Social Learning Technology
Best Advance in Technology for Virtual-Classroom or Conferencing Technology
Best Advance in Video for Learning
Best Advance in Gaming or Simulation Technology
Best Advance in Generative AI Learning
Best Advance in Augmented and Virtual Reality
Best Advance in Learning Management Measurement/Business Impact Tools
Best Advance in Software for a Training Company
Best Advance in Technology for Crisis Management
Best Advance in Performance Support Technology for Crisis Management
Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Best Advance in ILT Management and Delivery
Best Advance in Emerging Learning Technology
Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology
Best Advance in Education Delivered Through Technology

Talent Management:

Best Advance in an Integrated Talent Management Platform
Best Advance in Social Talent Management Technology
Best Advance in Employee Engagement Technology
Best Advance in Talent Management Measurement/Business Impact Tools
Best Advance in Succession Management Technology and Tools
Best Advance in Leadership Simulation Tools
Best Advance in Performance Management Technology
Best Advance in Performance Management Technology for Crisis Management
Best Advance in Online Coaching Tools
Best Advance in Online Mentoring Tools
Best Advance in Career Management or Planning Technology
Best Advance in Technology for Crisis Management
Best Advance in Talent Management Technology for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Best Advance in Emerging Talent Management Technology
Best Advance in Unique Talent Management Technology
Best Generative AI Talent Management Technology

Human Resources:

Bests Advance in Time and Labor Management (time and attendance, scheduling, absence and leave management, compliance, self-service)
Best Advance in Compensation and Benefits and/or Payroll Administration
Best Advance in HR Predictive Analytics Technology
Best Advance in Rewards and Recognition Technology
Best Advance in Assessment and Survey Technology
Best Advance in Technology for Readapting to the Workplace and Workplace Culture
Best Advance in HR or Workforce Management Technology for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Best Advance in Emerging HR or Workforce Management Technology
Best Advance in Unique HR or Workforce Management Technology
Best Generative AI Human Resource Technology

Talent Acquisition:

Best Advance in Talent Acquisition Technology
Best Advance in Candidate Experience Management Technology
Best Advance in Sourcing Technology
Best Advance in Candidate Assessments Technology
Best Advance in Onboarding Technology
Best Advance in Recruitment Marketing Technology
Best Advance in Social Talent Acquisition Technology
Best Advance in Mobile Talent Acquisition Technology
Best Advance in Employee Referral Technology
Best Advance in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Technology
Best Advance in Talent Acquisition Technology for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Best Advance in Emerging Talent Acquisition Technology
Best Advance in Unique Talent Acquisition Technology
Best Generative AI Talent Acquisition Technology

Sales Enablement:

Best Advance in Sales Enablement and Performance Tools
Best Advance in Mobile Sales Enablement and Performance Tools
Best Advance in Client Relationship Management Automation
Best Advance in Sales Training Online Application
Best Advance in Client Acquisition and Retention Technology
Best Advance in Sales Enablement Technology for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Best Advance in Emerging Sales Enablement Technology
Best Advance in Unique Sales Enablement Technology
Best Generative AI Sales Enablement Technology

Instructions:

You must use this Word document for your entry submission.

Type a description of your entry into the appropriate sections of this document.

Do not change the fonts or formatting.

The judging panel will review each entry using the criteria below.

Write in paragraph form and check the spelling. Write using the third person. Do not use “we, our, us,” etc.

Screen captures, images, charts, and graphs should be included in this document; please do not include separate documents. Please insert these items within the context of your responses.

You may provide supporting reports, videos, and course links if applicable. Please provide proper access information to courses and details for special instructions. If you give passwords to courses or videos, ensure they are valid for one year or more and can be easily accessed by the web. Do not include any links or embedded links within this form. All URLs and embedded links need to be provided in your online application.

Avoid “marketing” language; however, if you’re a solution provider, please include client examples or testimonials; and, if you’re a user organization (an organization in which the program has been deployed), please include actual examples of how the program is being used and the results.

When completed, this document should be approximately 15 pages, with a font size of Calibri 12, not including the details provided here for instructions or graphics.

If you have additional supporting information, you may include it in the appropriate sections of this entry form or an appendix at the end of the document.

Within the online application, if you have selected yes to granting Brandon Hall Group permission to publish your entry, and there are parts of your application that you wish not to have published, highlight those sections in this form in red so that we will omit them when publishing.

Save with a new filename. Example: Company Name_Category_ShortTitle.docx

Sign up or log in to the Technology Awards portal, and upload your completed entry form document in Word format. Continue to complete the online application and payment.

If you are entering in more than one category, complete an entry form for each and a payment for each.

Please direct all questions to: awards@brandonhall.com. Do not send any applications via email, but only through the award application site.

Judging Criteria: The judges will judge your entry on a scale of 1-6 on each of these criteria below.

Value Proposition	Clearly describe examples of how your solution addresses business needs.
Innovation	The solution offers effective, easy-to-use applications that are supported by solid processes, strategies, and methods.
Unique Differentiators	The solution has clearly defined differentiators from other similar technologies.
Demo	Please include a visual with a narrative or recorded demonstration of your solution. It should offer concise examples of how your clients or audience use your solution.
Measurable Results	Include a list of benefits, impact, and experience that your solution offers.

The judging panel will be reviewing each submission for examples and visuals that adequately demonstrate thorough technology and process descriptions and actual business outcomes. Entrants should refrain from using excessive marketing language.

Entry Overview:

Please make sure all information matches the online application.

Entry Information

Entry Title	(Insert text here)
Name of Entering EdTech Company or University or Similar	(Insert text here)
*OPTIONAL - Other entering Organization	(Insert text here)
*OPTIONAL -PR	(Insert text here)
Date	(Insert text here)
Category	(Insert text here)
Brief Description of Entry (2-3 Sentences)	(Insert text here)

Company Background

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Provide information about your organization, its size and scope, and the industries served. It is also helpful to include a company vision or mission. Please indicate if any information is not being provided due to confidentiality.

Company-at-a-Glance

Headquarters	(Insert text here)
Year Founded	(Insert text here)
Revenue	(Insert text here)
Employees	(Insert text here)
Global Scale (Regions that you operate in or provide services to)	(Insert text here)
Customers/Output, etc. (Key customers and services offered)	(Insert text here)
Industry	(Insert text here)
Stock Symbol	(Insert text here)
Website	(Insert text here)

Entry Details

Judging Criteria 1: Value Proposition
Provide details of how your solution solves problems and addresses business needs. This section should include specific examples of how your solution is currently being used by the audience you are distributing to. If you are a Technology Solution Provider, include at least one client example or testimonial is required for this section. (Please obtain the necessary client approval to include testimonials.)

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Judging Criteria 2: Innovation
What is your solution’s breakthrough innovation? Provide a description of the effectiveness of your solution, the ease of use, efficient process, advanced methods, and strategies, etc. Following are some suggested examples of areas of innovation: Simplicity of your solution Advanced functionality Flexibility, customization, and integration Pricing model Client service approach Development methods Market positioning and approach

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Judging Criteria 3: Unique Differentiators
Provide details of how your solution is unique. Screenshots or visual examples of the specific differentiators are helpful.

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Judging Criteria 4: Technology Demo
We are excited to review your supporting documentation. Make sure to offer concise examples of your user’s experience and use of your technology. Please include a video with a narrative or recorded demonstration of your solution. You may also offer trial access to your solution, but please make it easy to access and understand the workflow. *Don’t include the link here – make sure to add the link (s) in your online application where you upload your entry form.

Judging Criteria 5: Measurable Results
Provide details on the measurable benefits and results. If you are a Technology Solution Provider, include actual case-study benefits obtained from clients/audience. The names may be redacted; however, industry and benefit details are required.

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