The Leonardo Institute Award recognizes individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of change management, learning, training, and talent development. The award honors those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and achievement in advancing these disciplines. The award recipient will be someone who has helped expand the reach and impact of change management or learning and development programs, introduced cutting-edge techniques and technologies, published influential research, or advocated policies that promote greater access to education and skills training or change processes that demonstrate respect for human dignity. Their work will have measurably improved learning outcomes and expanded opportunities for professional and personal growth.

The Leonardo Institute Award celebrates visionaries who understand the transformative power of skills and change, and are dedicated to nurturing human potential. Their exceptional efforts ensure more people can gain the skills, mindsets and capabilities to succeed in work and life. By pushing boundaries and raising standards, they empower individuals and strengthen organizations and communities.

This distinguished award provides recognition of those making a real difference in enabling people to learn, grow and thrive. It underscores the vital role of change management, learning, training and talent development in driving progress, innovation and human achievement. The goal is to inspire others to make their own important contributions to help people gain the skills that create future possibilities.