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 not linked to the ATD website. You will need to create an account
specifically for this website.

The 2026 BEST Awards application opens on August 1, 2025.

Deadline: Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET (US) October 13, 2025.

Entry fee is $300.00 (USD)
This is payable as the last step of the application process.

Please plan accordingly. Questions?

Contact Erin Strider: estrider@td.org