The BEST Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate their commitment to developing the talent enterprise-wide in their organizations.

They use best practices, innovation, and achieve real, measurable, and sustained business results from their efforts.

Talent development is supported at the highest levels of the organization and is used as a strategic differentiator.

To prepare your entry, please visit www.td.org/BEST to download an application worksheet. 

NOTE: This portal is linked to your SSO log-in for ATD's website. You will first need to create a registered account on www.td.org, and use those credentials to log in to the online Awards portal.

The 2027 BEST Awards application opens on August 31, 2026.

Deadline: Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET (US) October 26, 2026.

All entrants will be notified of their outcomes no later than February 1.

Entry fee is $450.00 (USD)
This is payable as the last step of the application process.

Please plan accordingly. Questions?

Contact Ann Parker: aparker@td.org