American Management Association Achieves Prestigious Leadership Development Award for 2025

AMA Wins Prestigious Leadership Development Award

The American Management Association (AMA) proudly announces that it has been recognized as a winner in the 2025 Training Magazine Network Choice Awards in the Leadership Development category. This accolade marks the sixth consecutive year AMA has earned this prestigious honor, solidifying its status as a global pioneer in professional development.

Unwavering Commitment to Leadership Development

Manny Avramidis, President and CEO of AMA, expressed his gratitude, stating, "We're honored to be recognized by Training Magazine Network for the sixth consecutive year. This award reflects our unwavering commitment to developing transformational leaders and delivering impactful learning experiences that drive real-world results."

The Leadership Development category is particularly significant as it acknowledges programs that equip today’s leaders with the skills, mindset, and resilience necessary to excel in their roles. From budding managers to seasoned executives, these programs emphasize leading theories while providing practical, high-impact learning experiences to foster personal growth, accountability, and strategic thinking.

Redefining Success in Leadership

AMA's approach goes beyond developing individual leaders; it also focuses on enhancing overall organizational performance and cultivating a robust company culture that supports long-term success for all team members. The organization's programs are designed to not only refine personal leadership skills but also to build a collaborative environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.

This year's voting process was remarkably competitive, garnering over 13,300 votes from a diverse pool of nearly 250 recognized providers. The high rankings reflected the effectiveness of AMA’s tools, platforms, and services, positioning the organization among the best in the industry.

Lorri Freifeld, Editor/Publisher of Training magazine, noted, "The 'best of the best' were clearly identified by their high rankings based on the effectiveness of their tools, platforms and services. These provider organizations stand out for their customer care, innovation, and training solutions that truly optimize, engage, and prepare learners."

Training Magazine Network: Fostering Community and Learning

The Training Magazine Network (TMN) serves as a valuable resource for global learning professionals and thought leaders, promoting an interactive community that facilitates the exchange of ideas and resources. The results from this award reflect not only AMA’s commitment to excellence in leadership development but also its strong engagement within this professional learning community.

Training magazine, which hosts the awards, is known as the industry benchmark for professional development and provides insights and news for training, human resources, and business management professionals across many sectors. With its wide-reaching influence, Training magazine engages audiences through various channels, including a print and digital magazine, conferences, webinars, and several award programs.

Conclusion

For over a century, AMA has been dedicated to helping millions of professionals realize improvements in their performance, ultimately leading to enhanced business outcomes. This recognition further illustrates the effectiveness and impact of AMA’s leadership initiatives and their commitment to fostering a generation of leaders equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape.

To learn more about AMA and its award-winning programs, visit www.amanet.org.

Contact Information

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Lauren McNally, [email protected]

Join us in celebrating this achievement as AMA continues to lead the way in developing transformative leaders and driving impactful change in organizations across the globe.