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class="wpb-content-wrapper"><div data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" data-vc-stretch-content="true" class="vc_row wpb_row row top-row vc_custom_1637621477035 vc_row-no-padding"><div class="vc_column_container col-md-12"><div class="wpb_wrapper vc_column-inner"><div class="vc_empty_space vc_custom_1638910981239" style="height: 50px"><span class="vc_empty_space_inner"></span></div><div class="vc_empty_space show-desktop vc_custom_1638910988781" style="height: 60px"><span class="vc_empty_space_inner"></span></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div><div data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_row wpb_row top-row text-white vc_custom_1637787847597 vc_row-has-fill porto-inner-container"><div class="porto-wrap-container container"><div class="row"><div class="vc_column_container col-md-6"><div class="wpb_wrapper vc_column-inner"><h1 style="color: #ffffff" class="vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading wpb_custom_aa365bd5046e8294520b4e73732b9d15 align-left" >FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</h1><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner row"><div class="vc_column_container col-md-9"><div class="wpb_wrapper vc_column-inner"><h4 style="color: #ffffff" class="vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading wpb_custom_aa365bd5046e8294520b4e73732b9d15 align-left" >ABOUT THE EXCELLENCE AWARDS</h4></div></div><div class="vc_column_container col-md-3"><div class="wpb_wrapper vc_column-inner"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="faq-links vc_column_container col-md-6"><div class="wpb_wrapper vc_column-inner"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><a href="#deadlines">Entries, Deadlines, and Fees</a></p> <p><a href="#winners">Judging and Winners</a></p> <p><a href="#benefits">Benefits of Participating</a></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div><div id="deadlines" data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_row wpb_row top-row text-white vc_custom_1637786611875 vc_row-has-fill porto-inner-container"><div class="porto-wrap-container container"><div class="row"><div class="vc_column_container col-md-4"><div class="wpb_wrapper vc_column-inner"><h2 style="color: #ffffff" class="vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading wpb_custom_aa365bd5046e8294520b4e73732b9d15 align-left" >Entries, Deadlines, and Fees</h2></div></div><div class="vc_column_container col-md-8 offset-xl-1 col-xl-7 offset-lg-1 col-lg-7"><div class="wpb_wrapper vc_column-inner"><style>#accordion435794472.accordion .card-header a { color: #758689 }#accordion435794472.accordion .card-header { background-color: #16365f }</style><div class="accordion custom " id="accordion435794472" data-collapsible="" data-active-tab="1"><div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse668775867">When is the deadline and what is the fee?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse668775867" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The Excellence in HCM Spring Program</span></b> is open from January 2, 2025 to April 11, 2025. Winners of the upcoming 2025 program will be announced in three webinars on Aug. 14, 2025. Organizations beginning with letters A-E should <a title="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t4mNgS2tS-yHSCVmWns7Bw" href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t4mNgS2tS-yHSCVmWns7Bw" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">register here</a>. Organizations with letters F-O should <a title="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LlF7S0OqQ9qXZVXj3IS0xA" href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LlF7S0OqQ9qXZVXj3IS0xA" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">register here</a>. Organizations with letters P-Z should <a title="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pPEYKwYoSJyy02Yh6eSinA" href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pPEYKwYoSJyy02Yh6eSinA" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">register here</a>. A complete list of past winners is available <a title="https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners" href="https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">here</a>.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Fee: This program’s fee is <b>575 USD</b> per entry.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>The Excellence in Technology Fall Program</b> is open from April 21, 2025 to September 12, 2025. Winners will be announced in a live webinar on December 4, 2025. A complete list of past winners is available <a title="https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners" href="https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">here</a>.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Fee: This program’s fee is <b>795 USD</b> per entry.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div> <div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse879583659">What are my payment options?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse879583659" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>Through the online application portal (in the last step).<br /> Or send a check to (please notify us):</p> <p>Brandon Hall Group, Inc.<br /> 455 NE 5th Avenue<br /> Suite D292<br /> Delray Beach, FL 33483</p> <p>If you are paying by check please include a note with your company name, entry category, title, number of entries. If needed, you may request an invoice from Brandon Hall Group.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div> <div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse1275074771">Are our entries kept confidential?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse1275074771" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>In the online entry form you are given the opportunity to decide whether or not you would like Brandon Hall Group to publish your entry. If you decide not to give permission for your entry to be published please click “No” when asked if you are giving permission to publish when submitting your entry form. If you select “No” – the information you submit will be kept confidential and will not be published in our member center.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div> <div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse472549125">Can I request an extension?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse472549125" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>Please contact the program director Rachel Cooke at: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bedfc9dfccdacdfedcccdfd0dad1d0d6dfd2d290ddd1d3" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c3a2b4a2b1a7b083a1b1a2ada7acadaba2afafeda0acae">[email protected]</span></a> to discuss an extension.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div> <div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse918360164">What language must the entry be written in?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse918360164" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>All entries must be written in English.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div> <div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse290484392">We are a practitioner organization (corporate, non-profit, government), which programs can we enter?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse290484392" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>You can enter in both the HCM Spring Program and the Technology Fall Program – either independently or jointly with a solution (technology) provider.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div> <div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse1474929525">We are a solution (HCM technology) provider organization, which program can we enter?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse1474929525" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>You may enter in the HCM Spring Program, however, you must enter jointly with your client organization. Solution providers cannot enter independently in this program.</p> <p>The Technology Fall Program is for technology organizations and departments to enter alone or jointly with their client organizations.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div> </div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div><div id="winners" data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_row wpb_row top-row text-white vc_custom_1637786620986 vc_row-has-fill porto-inner-container"><div class="porto-wrap-container container"><div class="row"><div class="vc_column_container col-md-4"><div class="wpb_wrapper vc_column-inner"><h2 style="color: #ffffff" class="vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading wpb_custom_aa365bd5046e8294520b4e73732b9d15 align-left" >Judging, Scoring, and Winners</h2></div></div><div class="vc_column_container col-md-7 offset-xl-1 col-xl-7 offset-lg-1 col-lg-7"><div class="wpb_wrapper vc_column-inner"><style>#accordion1604682805.accordion .card-header a { color: #16365f }#accordion1604682805.accordion .card-header { background-color: #758689 }</style><div class="accordion custom " id="accordion1604682805" data-collapsible="" data-active-tab="1"><div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse1768171159">How many winners are there?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse1768171159" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>Award winners are based on three levels: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Approximately 20% of entries will be awarded.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div> <div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse347493284">What are the descriptions and judging criteria for each category?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse347493284" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>Please <strong><span class="popup-form" style="display: inline; clear: none; white-space: nowrap; color: #cd8d1d;"><a style="color: #eda82c;" href="https://web.brandonhall.com/hubfs/Awards/2025%20Awards/BHG_Awards_2025_Brochure.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">download our brochure</a></span></strong> for the full list of descriptions and judging criteria for each category.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div> <div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse1434954893">How are winners selected?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse1434954893" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>Judges score each entry, and then the judging and scoring are reviewed by Brandon Hall Group’s executive leadership team, led by Rachel Cooke. The level of the award is determined by the number of points. There is a point range for Gold, Silver, and Bronze. We don’t grade on any kind of curve – the point total determines the award level. That is why in some categories, there may be several bronzes, and silvers, but fewer golds. Or if a category is particularly strong, maybe more golds than silver and bronze. And some categories may not have any winners.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div> <div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse477762012">Do you want to join the Brandon Hall Group Judges?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse477762012" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>The judging panel consists of independent senior industry subject matter experts and practitioners, and Brandon Hall Group research analysts and executive leadership.</p> <p>At this time, we are not accepting applications to server as a Judge of the HCM Excellence Awards. Please check back later for updates.</p> <p>Requirements to be a judge:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of eight to twelve years of experience in the subject area.</li> <li>Not employed by a Solution Provider (Vendor) or helping organization.</li> <li>Fluent in English</li> </ul> <p>Entries are judged by:</p> <ul> <li>Panels of independent senior industry subject matter experts and practitioners</li> </ul> <p>Professions include:</p> <ul> <li>VPs, Directors, Managers</li> <li>Independent Instructional Designers and Program Developers</li> <li>University Professors and PHDs</li> </ul> <p>Types of organizations include: (US and Global based)</p> <ul> <li>Corporations</li> <li>Government Organizations</li> <li>Military Groups</li> <li>Associations and Nonprofits</li> </ul> <p>All judges are required to sign confidentiality agreement.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div> <div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse762622649">What is the judging criterion?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse762622649" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>Each category has its own judging criterion that is unique to the program area.</p> <p>Each of the entries will need to show examples of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Design of the programs or technologies</li> <li>The use and objectives of the program</li> <li>Overall benefits and measurable results</li> <li>Supporting graphics, demos, links and videos where appropriate</li> </ul> <p>Please download our brochure for the full list of descriptions and judging criteria for each category. If you have additional questions, please contact us at: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#63021402110710230111020d070c0d0b020f0f4d000c0e" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="58392f392a3c2b183a2a39363c373630393434763b3735">[email protected]</span></a>.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div> <div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse933279118">When will the winners be announced?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse933279118" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Winners of the HCM Excellence Awards Program will be announced in a live webinar on August 14, 2025.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Winners of the Fall Excellence in Technology and Education Technology Programs will be announced in a live webinar on December 4, 2025.</p> <div> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Winners from both programs will also be honored at our annual <a title="https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/" href="https://excellenceconference.brandonhall.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6">HCM Excellence Conference.</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div> <div class="card card-default"><div class="card-header"><h4 class="card-title m-0"><a class="accordion-toggle" data-bs-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse1142676022">I have participated in past Brandon Hall Group Awards Programs, how can I access my previous submissions and awards materials?</a></h4></div><div id="collapse1142676022" class="collapse"><div class="card-body"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_custom_7c91d232724f73626cc933bd95b25ff0" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The SUBMISSION PORTAL FOR 2025 can be found at: <a title="https://webportalapp.com/sp/brandon-hall-group-hcm-excellence-awards_2025" href="https://webportalapp.com/sp/brandon-hall-group-hcm-excellence-awards_2025" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="7">https://webportalapp.com/sp/brandon-hall-group-hcm-excellence-awards_2025</a></span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">To access submissions or awards materials for previous years, see the details below:</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>2024: For the 2024 HCM Excellence Awards Program</b>: <a title="https://webportalapp.com/sp/brandon-hall-group-hcm-excellence-awards_2024" href="https://webportalapp.com/sp/brandon-hall-group-hcm-excellence-awards_2024" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="8">https://webportalapp.com/sp/brandon-hall-group-hcm-excellence-awards_2024</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>2024: For the Excellence in Technology and Excellence in Education Technology Program</b>: <a title="https://webportalapp.com/sp/brandon-hall-group-tech-awards_24" 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