Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning Wins 10 Leadership Development Awards

For the fourth year in a row, Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning (EELL) custom programming has been recognized for excellence in the annual Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management Excellence Awards – receiving an organizational record-breaking 10 awards, including seven gold and three silver. Six programs received awards, recognizing the valued partnerships we share with Capital One, Milliken, Kraft Heinz, Kohler Co., Money Management Institute (MMI), and the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC).  The awards recognize best practices for initiatives in learning and development, talent management, leadership development, talent acquisition, human resources, sales performance, diversity, equity and inclusion, and the future of work.

In collaboration with our client learning partners and senior leadership, Darden EELL was awarded:

• Capital One Emerge Development Program
  • Best Leadership Development Program – GOLD
  • Best Senior Manager Development Program – GOLD
• Milliken LEAD Organizations Program
  • Best Leadership Development Program – GOLD
• Kraft Heinz Lead Beyond Finance
  • Best University Professional Development Program – GOLD
• Money Management Institute Executive IQ
  • Best Unique or Innovative Leadership Program – GOLD
  • Best Executive Development Program – GOLD
  • Best Association Professional Development Program – GOLD
  • Best Leadership Development Program – SILVER
• Kohler Capability Accelerator
  • Best Custom Content – SILVER
• National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) Executive Leadership Development Program
  • Best Leadership Development Program for Racial/Ethnic Minorities – SILVER

“We’re honored to be recognized for the programs we co-create with our clients. Our goal is to create impactful learning and development experiences that transform professionals at every stage of their career.  These awards are a testament to the shared commitment to investing in talent and achieving exceptional results,” said Ashley Williams, Darden EELL CEO and CLO.

Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts and executives based on these criteria:

• Alignment to their business need and environment
• Program design, functionality and delivery
• Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation and creativity
• Overall effectiveness, impact and measurable benefits

Excellence Award winners will be honored at Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Conference, 28-30 January 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

“Dynamic client partnerships, world-class faculty, and our award-winning client management and operations teams contribute to our programs’ success. We employ a wide range of delivery methods and custom program designs to provide our clients with impactful learning experiences that drive competitive advantage,” said Devin Bigoness, EELL Chief Client Officer.

Darden partners with corporations, associations, military and government agencies to develop customized Executive Education programs to equip leaders and teams with the knowledge, skills and purpose to address specific organizational and industry challenges. These programs are delivered through multiple methodologies including in-person, live virtual and asynchronous content customized to each client’s business and learning objectives.

About Brandon Hall Group™

Brandon Hall Group™ is the only professional development company that offers data, research, insights and certification to Learning and Talent executives and organizations. The best minds in Human Capital Management (HCM) choose Brandon Hall Group™ to help them create future-proof employee development plans for the new era.

For over 30 years, we have empowered, recognized and certified excellence in organizations worldwide, influencing the development of over 10 million employees and executives. Our HCM Excellence Awards® program was the first to recognize organizations for learning and talent and is the gold standard, known as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management.”

The awards recognize the best organizations that have successfully developed and deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems and tools that have achieved measurable results. We are honored to receive applications from organizations worldwide ranging from small, medium, large and global enterprises to government, not-for-profits and associations.

About Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning

UVA Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning is a top-ranked, global provider of transformational learning and development. Delivered by the University of Virginia Darden School Foundation and taught by the Darden School of Business’ highly acclaimed faculty, Darden Executive Education prepares growth-minded leaders to thrive in the context of perpetual change. We offer flexible noncredit certificate pathways for individuals and groups at all career levels, and custom solutions for organizations — provided on Grounds in Charlottesville or the Washington, D.C., area., as well as online and around the world.