The BEST Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate their commitment to developing the talent 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 2024 BEST Awards application opens on August 1, 2023.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. ET (US) October 27, 2023.

(The deadline was extended from October 20th and no further extensions will be granted.)

Entry fee is $275.00 (USD)
This is payable as the last step of the application process.

Please plan accordingly. Questions?

Contact Erin Strider: estrider@td.org