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CHOLearning Awards

The CHOLearning Awards & Recognition Program exists to:

  • Affirm excellence in human and organizational learning

  • Recognize leadership, innovation, and service

  • Encourage ethical and servant leadership

  • Strengthen professional community

  • Build an intergenerational leadership pipeline

About the Awards

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Distinguished
Service Award

Recognizes members who demonstrate strong leadership through impactful contributions, initiative, and commitment to advancing human and organizational learning.

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  • Honor members who develop and implement creative solutions, new models, or pilot projects that advance learning practices.

  • Acknowledges significant volunteer contributions and active participation in CHOLearning committees or initiatives by early-career members.

Updated 4.7.26

Important Dates

Entry Window: April 1 - May 15, 2026

Board Decision: June 1, 2026

Winners Announced: June 23, 2026 

The CHOLearning Board of Directors oversees the Awards & Recognition Program.

  • Professional Impact

    • Demonstrated influence on organizational learning outcomes, including measurable improvements in learner engagement, knowledge retention, or performance metrics.

    • Leadership in designing, implementing, or scaling learning initiatives that align with organizational goals.

    • Scope and scale of impact, such as the number of people, departments, or organizations affected, and the duration of influence.

    • Evidence of sustained contributions over time, including repeatable successes and long-term benefits.

    • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate learning solutions effectively.

  • Innovation & Thought Leadership

    • Introduction and successful application of novel ideas, models, or practices that address learning challenges.

    • Thought leadership demonstrated through publications, presentations, workshops, or recognized expertise in the field.

    • Creativity and originality in problem-solving and adapting learning technologies or methodologies.

    • Adoption, replication, or scaling of innovations by other professionals or organizations.

    • Contribution to advancing the broader learning community’s knowledge base.

  • Service to CHOLearning

    • Active and consistent participation in CHOLearning committees, projects, events, or initiatives.

    • Leadership roles in volunteer activities, including chairing committees or leading special projects.

    • Mentorship and support are provided to peers, new members, or emerging professionals within the community.

    • Demonstrated commitment to advancing CHOLearning’s mission through advocacy, outreach, or capacity building.

    • Contribution to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive community culture.

  • Ethical & Servant Leadership

    • Adherence to CHOLearning’s ethical standards and values in professional conduct.

    • Demonstrated servant leadership behaviors such as humility, empathy, stewardship, and prioritizing others’ growth.

    • Positive influence on organizational culture, promoting trust, respect, and collaboration.

    • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles in all activities.

    • Responsiveness to feedback and continuous personal and professional development.

  • Outcomes

    • Quantifiable results linked to learning initiatives, such as improved performance metrics, ROI, or learner satisfaction.

    • Use of data analytics, assessments, or evaluations to demonstrate effectiveness and impact.

    • Evidence of continuous improvement based on outcome analysis and stakeholder feedback.

    • Alignment of learning outcomes with broader business or organizational goals.

    • Documentation of lessons learned and knowledge sharing to benefit future initiatives.

Updated 4.7.26

Award recipients will be recognized at the CHOLearning Annual Conference and on the CHOLearning Website.

And the Winners Are...

Congratulations to the 2024 and 2025 Community of Human and Organizational Learning Award Winners!

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