Davenport University, a leader in higher education, won a coveted Brandon Hall Group™ GOLD award for excellence in the Leadership Development category.
Davenport University’s entry “Leadership at Every Level” won Gold for Best Leadership Development Program on August 14, 2025. Click here to view the complete list of winners.
“Winning the Brandon Hall Gold Award for Best Leadership Development Program is a proud moment for Davenport University,” said Lynda Cribari, executive director of Performance Excellence. “This recognition reflects our belief that leadership is not just a role but a mindset. I’m incredibly grateful to our team for their dedication and passion in creating engaging and meaningful opportunities for our faculty and staff to grow and lead with purpose.”
“This year’s award winners exemplify the transformative power of strategic human capital management,” said Brandon Hall Group chief operating officer Rachel Cooke, HCM Excellence Awards® program leader. “Through their innovative approaches to talent development and employee engagement, these organizations have not only achieved remarkable business outcomes but have also redefined what it means to create truly people-centric workplaces. Our comprehensive evaluation process has identified these programs as benchmarks for organizational excellence and innovation.”
Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts and executives based on these criteria:
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Alignment with their business need and environment.
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Program design, functionality and delivery.
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Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation and creativity.
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Overall effectiveness, impact and measurable benefits.
“The 2025 Excellence Award recipients represent the pinnacle of achievement in human capital management,” said Brandon Hall Group™ chief executive officer Mike Cooke. “What sets this year’s winners apart is their bold embrace of emerging technologies and their commitment to creating meaningful employee experiences that drive tangible business results. These organizations have demonstrated that when you invest in your people with purpose and innovation, the impact resonates throughout the entire enterprise, creating sustainable competitive advantages in today’s dynamic business landscape.”
Excellence Award winners will continue to be honored at Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Conference, February 9-12, 2026, at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida. Select winners will also serve as presenters in breakout sessions, sharing their leading practices during the conference.
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Davenport University, a leader in higher education, won a coveted Brandon Hall Group™ GOLD award for excellence in the Leadership Development category.
Davenport University’s entry “Leadership at Every Level” won Gold for Best Leadership Development Program on August 14, 2025. Click here to view the complete list of winners.
“Winning the Brandon Hall Gold Award for Best Leadership Development Program is a proud moment for Davenport University,” said Lynda Cribari, executive director of Performance Excellence. “This recognition reflects our belief that leadership is not just a role but a mindset. I’m incredibly grateful to our team for their dedication and passion in creating engaging and meaningful opportunities for our faculty and staff to grow and lead with purpose.”
“This year’s award winners exemplify the transformative power of strategic human capital management,” said Brandon Hall Group chief operating officer Rachel Cooke, HCM Excellence Awards® program leader. “Through their innovative approaches to talent development and employee engagement, these organizations have not only achieved remarkable business outcomes but have also redefined what it means to create truly people-centric workplaces. Our comprehensive evaluation process has identified these programs as benchmarks for organizational excellence and innovation.”
Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts and executives based on these criteria:
-
Alignment with their business need and environment.
-
Program design, functionality and delivery.
-
Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation and creativity.
-
Overall effectiveness, impact and measurable benefits.
“The 2025 Excellence Award recipients represent the pinnacle of achievement in human capital management,” said Brandon Hall Group™ chief executive officer Mike Cooke. “What sets this year’s winners apart is their bold embrace of emerging technologies and their commitment to creating meaningful employee experiences that drive tangible business results. These organizations have demonstrated that when you invest in your people with purpose and innovation, the impact resonates throughout the entire enterprise, creating sustainable competitive advantages in today’s dynamic business landscape.”
Excellence Award winners will continue to be honored at Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Conference, February 9-12, 2026, at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida. Select winners will also serve as presenters in breakout sessions, sharing their leading practices during the conference.
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