61 Organizations Globally Recognized with the ATD BEST Award of 2026
Celebrating Excellence in Talent Development: The 2026 ATD BEST Award Winners
The Association for Talent Development (ATD) has proudly recognized 61 organizations from various regions around the globe with the prestigious 2026 BEST Awards, a recognition that speaks volumes about their initiatives in talent development as a strategic business tool. This recognition took place on May 18 during a grand awards reception at the ATD 2026 International Conference & Exposition in Los Angeles, California.
Among the honorees, Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş., based in Istanbul, Turkey, earned the notable distinction of first-place ranking, making it a three-time winner of this esteemed award. The BEST Awards aim to highlight organizations leveraging talent development in innovative ways to tackle workforce challenges and drive results.
Notably, other awardees of the 'Best of the BEST Award' included recognized names such as Busey, Florida Blue–GuideWell, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, Infosys Limited, and Tata Consultancy Services. This elite honor is reserved for organizations that have shown extraordinary commitment by winning the BEST Award ten times or more, reiterating their sustained excellence in talent development practices.
Tony Bingham, president, and CEO of ATD, commented on the evolving landscape of talent development. He noted that advancements in research, technology, and business acumen have significantly transformed the field. This evolution necessitated an update in the criteria for recognition within ATD's awards programs, aligning closely with contemporary definitions of 'best practice'. Bingham further emphasized that the awarded organizations are addressing critical organizational and workforce challenges innovatively through their talent development strategies.
The rigor and prestige associated with ATD's BEST Award make it one of the most sought-after recognitions in the talent development industry. The program is globally recognized, celebrating organizations that illustrate success through comprehensive and effective talent development initiatives. This year’s awards saw a marked increase in the implementation of artificial intelligence within organizational learning programs, showcasing a forward-thinking approach to bridging skills gaps and ensuring future readiness among employees.
Organizations seeking to be recognized with a BEST Award must submit both quantitative and qualitative data pertaining to their talent development practices and programs. Evaluations are conducted through a meticulous blind review by the advisory committee comprising industry experts.
The 2026 BEST Award Winners
- - Best of the BEST: This award is presented to the top-performing-established winners:
- Wipro Limited, Bengaluru, India (20-Year Winner)
- Tata Consultancy Services, Mumbai, India (17-Year Winner)
- University Health, San Antonio, Texas (16-Year Winner)
- ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, Mumbai, India (14-Year Winner)
- Infosys Limited, Bengaluru, India (13-Year Winner)
- Florida Blue–GuideWell, Jacksonville, Florida (12-Year Winner)
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Lexington, Kentucky (12-Year Winner)
- Busey, Champaign, Illinois (10-Year Winner)
Top 20 Winners
Other notable winners this year include:
1. Turkcell, Istanbul, Turkey
2. Kuveyt Türk, Istanbul, Turkey
3. Peach State Truck Centers, Norcross, Georgia
4. Teknasyon, Istanbul, Turkey
5. Panda Restaurant Group, Rosemead, California
6. DataArt, New York, New York
7. Fisher Investments, Plano, Texas
8. Limak Cement, Ankara, Turkey
9. Plante Moran, Southfield, Michigan
10. Tiger Analytics, Santa Clara, California
11. NEQSOL Holding, Amsterdam, Netherlands
12. Fabletics, El Segundo, California
13. Limbach, Warrendale, Pennsylvania
14. Prudential Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong
15. Eurest USA, Charlotte, North Carolina
16. Genpact Limited, New York, New York
17. Apple Federal Credit Union, Fairfax, Virginia
18. Charles Schwab, Westlake, Texas
19. Eksim Holding, Istanbul, Turkey
20. Northwest Federal Credit Union, Herndon, Virginia
For those interested, further details about the 2026 BEST Award winners will be included in a dedicated section of the July/August issue of TD magazine, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to excellence in talent development across the globe.
About ATD
Founded in 1943, the Association for Talent Development is the foremost professional membership organization for those dedicated to improving knowledge and skills in the workforce. ATD comprises over 100 countries and supports talent development professionals across diverse industries. For more information, visit td.org.
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