VML Secures Eight Wins at Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards

VML has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, earning eight awards at the prestigious Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards—a notable increase from last year’s six wins. The agency’s achievements this year span both Leadership Development and Learning Development categories, showcasing its growing influence and innovation in workforce transformation.

Among the eight accolades, VML claimed five gold awards, highlighting the agency’s ability to address critical business needs through cutting-edge learning strategies:

• Best Learning in the Flow of Work for We Are VML—Elevated "Building Learning for the Moment of Need"
• Best Learning Program Supporting a Change Transformation Business Strategy for We Are VML—Elevated "Equipping a Workforce for a Changing Model"
• Best Competencies and Skill Development for Hi "Hi: From Framework to Fluency"
• Best Use of AI for Leadership Development for Hi "Hi: Human First, AI-Smart"
• Rising Stars for Jamie Forman: Teaching a Moving Target

VML also earned three silver awards, including:

• Best Unique or Innovative Leadership Program for Hi "Hi: Teaching Courage, Measuring Skill"
• Best Leadership Development Program for Hi "Hi: Teaching the Work AI Can't Do”
• Best Coaching Program for Amplify "293 Leaders, One Coach, Real ROI”

This year’s awards mark a significant milestone for VML, as the agency expanded its recognition beyond Learning Development to include Leadership Development—a testament to its holistic approach to workforce growth. Programs like Hi and We Are VML—Elevated continue to set the standard for addressing evolving business challenges with precision and creativity.

The Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® are judged by a panel of independent industry experts, analysts, and executives who evaluate submissions based on business need, design, innovation, and measurable benefits.