TrainingPros Celebrates Brandon Hall Group Awards with our Clients at the 2026 HCM Excellence Conference
Feb 11 – 2026:
TrainingPros was proud to attend the 2026 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Conference in West Palm Beach, Florida marking our fourth consecutive year celebrating award-winning work alongside our incredible clients.
Representing TrainingPros this year were Leigh Anne Lankford, Chenier Mershon, and Lori Fancher, who joined fellow learning leaders from across the country for a week of recognition, insight, and inspiration.
28 Awards Since 2020
With this year’s wins, TrainingPros has now partnered with clients on 28 Brandon Hall Group awards since 2020. Each award reflects the strength of collaboration between corporate Learning & Development teams and experienced consultants working together toward measurable business impact.
Behind those awards are real programs solving real performance challenges such as leadership development initiatives, technology transformations, change efforts, AI adoption strategies, and skill-building programs designed to move the business forward.
Our consistent 96% consultant success rate plays an important role in these outcomes. When the right consultant is aligned to the right project, the work gains traction quickly and that momentum often translates into award-worthy results. This success is achieved through experienced L&D leaders working with industry-expert Relationship Managers, rather than working with salespeople.
Recognition is never just about the plaque or badge, it’s about honoring the strategy, execution, and business impact behind great programs.
Collaborating to Bring Deserved Recognition
One of the most meaningful aspects of these awards is the collaboration behind the scenes.
Many Learning & Development departments deliver exceptional, measurable results yet they often lack the time, resources, or budget to prepare award submissions. We work alongside our clients to help capture the full story of their programs: the business challenge, the design strategy, the implementation approach, and the documented impact.
In many cases, this partnership enables departments that may not otherwise pursue awards to gain national recognition for work they are already doing exceptionally well.
The process itself adds value. It creates a structured opportunity to reflect on results, document performance impact, and strengthen internal credibility. It also provides departments with the opportunity to recognize the great work of their team members. When strong execution meets strong storytelling, recognition often follows.
We are honored to play a supporting role in helping L&D teams shine.
A Conference Focused on What’s Next
Beyond the awards gala the conference offered meaningful conversations about where our industry is headed. The agenda reflected the themes many learning leaders are actively navigating:
- The Skills Revolution: Leading Through Transformation
- Creating Learning Cultures that Drive Business Results
- Driving Strategic Business Impact Through Transformational Learning
- Driving Successful Organizational Change and Transformation
- Modernizing Learning Technology and Operations
- Award Winners Roundtable
- From AI Training to AI Adoption
- Building AI Workflows
AI adoption, organizational transformation, and measurable business impact were consistent threads throughout the event reinforcing the strategic direction many organizations are pursuing.
A Meaningful Tradition
Held each winter in sunny West Palm Beach, the conference provides both professional insight and a welcome break from colder climates. The celebratory gala, south Florida setting, and shared pride among peers create an energizing atmosphere for award winners.
For TrainingPros, attending the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Conference is more than an annual event, it’s a celebration of partnership and progress. We are grateful to work alongside forward-thinking learning leaders who are committed to excellence.
We look forward to continuing this tradition with our clients for many years to come.
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Ready to Work with Us?
Does your L&D team have more projects than people? TrainingPros has been named a Top 20 Staffing Company internationally by Training Industry and recognized as a Smartchoice® Preferred Provider by Brandon Hall Group for 2025. We’re also proud to be named a Champion of Learning by the Association for Talent Development (ATD)—an international honor that reflects our dedication to excellence in corporate learning. These accolades underscore TrainingPros’ unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored training solutions.
If your projects need instructional designers, virtual classroom producers, facilitators, or other L&D consultants for your leadership development design projects, reach out to one of our industry-expert relationship managers today.
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