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Q1.

What is the Learning! 100 awards program?

The Learning! 100 recognizes top learning organizations for excellence. Elearning! Media Group (EMG) recognizes 100 organizations for their best-in-class learning and development programs and learning culture that results in outstanding organizational performance. If your firm is large or small and learning is department-led or enterprise-wide, you should apply.

Q2.

How many organizations will be selected for recognition as Learning! 100?

Elearning! Media Group (EMG) recognizes 100 organizations for their best-in-class learning and development programs and learning culture that results in outstanding organizational performance.

Q3.

Are there categories for winners?

There are not separate categories for winners. All Learning! 100 applicants will be subjected to three levels of evaluation: Aberdeen’s Best-in-Class Learning & Development study, EMG’s Learning Culture Index, and organizational performance. Each submission will be evaluated on the same criteria, scores totaled and ranked for Learning! 100 awards.

Q4.

Which organizations should apply?

Corporate, government, and non-profit organizations are eligible. We welcome applications from organizations of all sizes, across industries, around the world. Vendors and PR representatives may submit applications on behalf of their clients.

Q5.

How is this program different than other award programs?

Elearning! Media Group (EMG) and Aberdeen Group have partnered on the Learning! 100 Awards. Our goal is to host a research-based program that provides organizations a benchmark for future development; is quantitative and qualitative; and is unbiased by size of the organization. The Learning! 100 honor organizations of all sizes that embrace learning culture and technologies.

Additionally, the learning continues after the winners are announced. EMG and Aberdeen Group will report scores and rankings to each applying organization, as well as profiles and rankings of winning organizations. Key trends, issues and collaborations will be shared in follow-up print, online, virtual and physical networking and educational opportunities. Each subsequent year, organizations can advance their ranking by embracing the post-awards learning events.

Q6.

What is the deadline for applications?

Application period is Sept. 15 - Dec. 15, 2011.

Q7.

Who are the judges?

The Learning! 100 Awards are judged by Aberdeen Group’s Human Capital Management analysts using Best-in-Class Learning & Development analysis and EMG editors and contributors for the Learning Culture Index and performance ratings.

Q8.

How do I apply?

Applying is easy. Click here to complete the application. You can save the submission at any time and return later. All questions need to be completed. All relevant materials must also be uploaded to the application tool. Payment is required at the time of submission.

Q9.

How do I submit finished application forms and materials?

All relevant materials must also be uploaded to the application tool. Payment is required at the time of submission.

Q10.

Is there an application fee?

The program application fee is $150. The fee is waived for non-profit and government agencies, and those with special offers. Some vendors, consultants and service providers may receive discounts based upon media placements. Contact your sales representative for details.

Q11.

May our organization submit multiple applications?

Yes, an organization may submit multiple applications. Each should represent a different business unit, division or program.

Q12.

When will winners be notified?

Finalists will be notified Jan. 4, 2012. The winners (and rankings) will be announced at the Learning! 100 program at Enterprise Learning! Summit DC on March 20, 2012.

Q13.

Is the program open to organizations outside the U.S.A?

Yes, global organizations are invited to apply. However, there must be a business unit operating with U.S.A to participate in the awards program.

Q14.

How much detail should the application include?

It is critical that all questions on the application be completed. Narrative portions of the application have word count maximums in the guidelines. We welcome samples, including screen shots, links to demos and models. Any attachments or links that you furnish may be published, and by applying you grant ELM permission to publish with appropriate credits.

Q15.

What do winners receive?

Each winning organization will:

Be featured in Elearning! and Government Elearning! magazines’ Learning! 100 awards issues.
Be honored at the Learning! 100 awards ceremony on March 20, 2012 at the Enterprise Learning! Summit DC.
Receive Learning! 100 trophy, awards logo and ICON for promotions.
Be able to participate in Web seminars, feature articles, roundtables and event discussions.
Receive nationwide promotional exposure through EMG media as well as general press and media channels.

Q16.

How do vendors, suppliers and consultants participate?

Vendors and consultants may submit applications on behalf of their clients. If a vendor would like to highlight one of its clients, the application must be approved by the client and the client must be willing to share the information. Some vendors, consultants and service providers may receive discounts based upon media placements. Contact your sales representative for details.

Q17.

Who can I contact for more information?

For more information and/or to be added to the mailing list for Learning! 100 Awards, please e-mail or phone Joe DiDonato (888-201-2841 x846).