The Learning and Development Institute (L&DI) 2024 Excellence in Learning Awards 

Harvest are delighted to continue our sponsorship of the L&DI 2024 Excellence in Learning Awards. As part of the partnership, we are now in our second year of the relaunch of the Pearse Walsh Award to recognise a Best learning & Development team. 

The purpose of the Excellence in Learning Awards is to promote excellence, best practice and innovation in Learning & Development, and Training, and to highlight the importance of this area in today’s business climate. Excellence in Learning Awards are recognised as the premier Learning and Development event for our industry. 

The closing date for entries is March 28th, 2024, good luck with your submissions and we look forward to seeing you at the awards ceremony on the 20th of September. 

These are the details of The Pearse Walsh Award – Best Learning & Development Team:  

• This award will recognise an outstanding Learning & Development team that brings a high level of value to the organisations learning culture and activities. This can be demonstrated through their innovation, alignment, teamwork, and engagement with the organisation. 
• The award covers the implementation of the L&D strategy over a period, or specific learning and development initiatives. 
• Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate: 
  • An innovative and unique approach to the development of learning initiatives. 
  • A sound and impactful approach for engaging with the organisation’s stakeholders to fulfil the delivery of real strategic needs. 
  • A high level of alignment, teamwork and fun within their work and their roles. 
  • A passion for continuous learning and development of their own knowledge, skills, and mindsets.