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LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING AWARDS 2026
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Judges’ Comments The judges were very impressed with the quality of the applications and noted the diversity of the industry sectors that were represented from construction to services to hospitality to manufacturing in this category. Across the applications, there was evidence of feedback loops integrated into real time training development, capturing ongoing needs analysis from learners and business leaders to continuously improve and update training solutions.
Also, there was evidence of L&D involvement across many
stakeholders, with support from senior management playing an active role in the L&D initiatives. There was also evidence of variety and innovation in the learning approaches, particularly those targeted specifically for the workers in question as well as more traditional approaches such as mentorship, classroom, hybrid webinars, and interactive sessions. The judges were impressed where organisations signalled the importance they placed on L&D and the investment in releasing staff from their day-to-day roles to engage in training as valuable and supported by the organisation. Another trend seems to be a move back to in-house developed training, customised to the needs of the organisation and the particular worker cohort. The social side of learning was noted by the judges across the applications, where organisations are recognising the value of learning through networking.
Portwest To support rapid international growth, Portwest University has evolved into a global learning ecosystem delivering consistent, multilingual development across more than 130 countries. By combining digital onboarding, accessible learning and scalable capability development, the initiative is equipping employees worldwide with the knowledge and skills needed to support business performance and future growth.
VHI VHI established its Women in Leadership Programme to strengthen its future leadership pipeline by supporting high-potential female leaders to develop confidence, capability and influence. Through leadership development, executive engagement, mentoring and collaborative business projects, the programme is helping to build a more diverse leadership community while creating lasting organisational and cultural impact.
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