At Augdemy, we have supported numerous organizations, helping them secure hundreds of Brandon Hall Excellence Awards. Our team has extensive experience as both jury members and application consultants, enabling us to provide a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes a winning submission. In this guide, we’ll answer the most common questions about preparing a successful Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award application.

Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards (Spring Program)
This program covers a broad range of categories in Human Capital Management (HCM), including:

Brandon Hall Group Technology Excellence Awards (Fall Program)
This program focuses on technology and product innovation in areas such as:

Unlike the HCM Excellence Awards, solution providers can submit their own technologies independently. This program typically emphasizes the technological impact, unique features, and measurable results of solutions.

Brandon Hall Group EdTech Excellence Awards (Summer Program)
Open to K-12 institutions, universities, professional development providers, and non-profit organizations, the EdTech Excellence Awards recognize advancements in learning technology and educational innovation.

HCM Excellence Awards Evaluation Criteria:

Technology Excellence Awards Evaluation Criteria:

Each entry is scored on a scale of 1 to 6 for each criterion:

• 1: Exceptionally Poor – Does not meet any aspect of the criterion.
• 2: Slightly Poor – Meets very few aspects of the criterion.
• 3: Poor – Meets some aspects of the criterion.
• 4: Satisfactory – Meets most aspects of the criterion.
• 5: Above Satisfactory – Meets almost all aspects of the criterion.
• 6: Outstanding – Meets all aspects of the criterion.

Based on the overall score, awards are determined as follows:

• Bronze Award: Score between 22-24 points.
• Silver Award: Score between 25-27 points.
• Gold Award: Score between 28-30 points.

• Use the designated Microsoft Word templates for each program and category.
• Ensure compliance with formatting rules specified in the templates.
• Submit your application through the Brandon Hall Group’s platform; email submissions are not accepted.
• Write in English and in the third person, avoiding phrases like “we” or “our.”
• Limit supplementary materials to ensure clarity and focus.
• Specify if you want your application to be confidential or published as a best practice by the Brandon Hall Group.

Successful applications clearly articulate the problem, the solution, and the measurable impact. To maximize your chances:

• Choose the Right Category: Make sure your submission aligns with the category’s focus and evaluation criteria.
• Emphasize Measurable Results: Use data to back up your achievements.
• Follow the Structure: Use the template effectively, maintaining logical flow and clarity.
• Use Supporting Materials Strategically: Supplement your narrative with visuals or testimonials, but avoid overwhelming the jury.

By carefully preparing your submission for the Brandon Hall Excellence Awards, you can greatly improve your chances of success. For more general advice on crafting strong award applications, be sure to read our Tips for Successful Award Applications to further enhance your approach.