Finalists for the 2020 Learning Awards, representing the highest achieving individuals and organisations in the field of learning and development, were recently announced by the Learning and Performance Institute. Debuting two new categories for 2020, the 17 awards categories open for entries received a record number of submissions from around the globe, from leading international brands to emerging start-ups. All the shortlisted finalists were selected due to their demonstration of innovation, exceptional performance, and contribution to the learning profession.

In relation to the support of the learning community for cementing the position of The Learning Awards as one of the sector’s leading awards ceremonies, the LPI's CEO, Edmund Monk, said, “The stature and prestige of The Learning Awards is unrivalled. From those shortlisted to the eventual winners, we find time and time again that the experience of being involved with the Awards opens the door for life-changing opportunities, as companies and individuals are often sought out for their experience and innovation.

"Once again, I’m delighted to see that the depth and quality of submissions has continued to rise. I find it extremely gratifying each year to be able to get insight into how the organisations have adopted their own unique approaches to learning and how they have implemented them to drive performance within business."

"I’d like to offer my congratulations to all of the finalists and look forward to meeting them personally at the London Hilton on 20 February 2020."

The shortlisted finalists are as follows:

External Learning Solution of the Year Award
British American Tobacco & EdApp Microlearning
Dale Carnegie London
GoodPractice
Google UK
Kallidus & GTR
SiyonaTech (NATS Oceanic)
Sponge
The Resilience Development Company

Internal Learning Solution of the Year Award
Asahi Breweries Europe Group
Banco Santander
Coca Cola European Partners
Domestic and General
Lloyds Banking Group
Rogers Communications
SSE
Telefonica (O2 UK)

Digital Learning Transformation of the Year Award
BookingGo
Cognizant Technology Solutions
DNV GL
Media Zoo & Tesco
Red Whale
Santander Spain
Scandic Hotels AB
Tricentis

Innovation in Learning Award
Allianz SE
Anders Pink
BMO – The Bank of Montreal
Connect
EY
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
LearnBox Ltd
Sydney Water Corporation, Critical Input & Elemental Projects

Learning Technologies Award
Immerse
Kineo (On behalf of Barclays)
New Wave Learning Ltd
SiyonaTech
Skillcast
Teach on Mars
Unity Studios

Learning Leader of the Year Award
Gina Jeneroux – BMO
Hannah Gore – Solera Holdings
James Hampton – Seasalt Cornwall
Jay Fortuna – Rewards Network
Jenny Ludford – NATS
Kate Ross – IBM UK Limited
Sabrina Sehra – University College London
Sang Rongli – Hutong School

Learning Provider of the Year Award
Capita
Interactive Services
Learning Pool
Media Zoo
SweetRush
T-three Consulting Ltd
The Leadership Network
The Skills Network (TSN)

Shortlisted entries will now be required to present their submissions to a panel of independent judges during the judging sessions, hosted at Etc Venues, Chancery Lane in London later in November.

The winner of the Colin Corder Award for significant and lasting contribution to learning will be announced at the ceremony.

The Learning Awards ceremony takes place at the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, 20 February 2020.