The Learning Awards are open for entries!
The awards recognise innovation and achievements in workplace learning from organisations across the globe.
The Learning Awards have continually adapted to align with significant trends in L&D, and to ensure that categories represent current technologies, innovations, and people skills. The Learning Awards have had applicants from 80 countries enter over the past year and an astounding 2 million social media timelines reached.
For their 2027 programme there are 22 categories to enter including some new ones which are Learning Employer of the Year & Learning Programme of the Year.
The final deadline to submit your entry is 25th September 2026 and the awards are FREE to enter.
CATEGORIES
The full list of categories includes:
- Learning Employer of the Year — NEW for 2027
- Learning Provider of the Year
- Start-Up Learning Provider of the Year
- Learning Culture of the Year
- Learning Team of the Year
- Learning Platform of the Year
- Apprenticeship Programme of the Year
- Onboarding Programme of the Year
- Learning Programme of the Year — NEW for 2027
- People Development Programme of the Year – Private Sector
- People Development Programme of the Year – Public Sector
- Internal Learning Solution of the Year
- External Learning Solution of the Year
- Best Use of AI in Learning
- Learning Technologies Award
- Digital Learning Transformation Award
- Learning Impact Award
- Learning Giveback Award
- Learning Leader of the Year
- Learning Professional of the Year
- Rising Star Award
- The Colin Steed Award
You can find out more about each category and the specific criteria, here.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Entries Open: NOW
Entry Deadline: 25th September 2026
Shortlist Announced: 14th October 2026
Judging Sessions: 9th – 24th November 2026
Awards Ceremony: 11th February 2027
Contact us for more information on the 2027 Learning Awards, we can’t wait to support more entrants this year!
