The IACET Awards Program showcases the best of the best of the nominations presented. Continuing Education and Training providers who earn the IACET Accreditation Standing undergo a rigorous peer-review process that sends a message to their respective industries that they have met or exceeded IACET Accredited Standard for Continuing Education and Training.

1. Exemplar Training Organization Award - This award honors exemplary, results-oriented programs or projects that demonstrate the best of the best in adult learning, significant and relevant impact on the populations served. *Nominees must be an IACET Accredited Provider in good standing. Nominees cannot be IACET Sponsors, and an organization cannot win the same award more than once in a five-year period.
2. Innovation of the Year Award – Learner Engagement - This award recognizes the “best of the best” in engagement and the classroom learning environment.  If your organization has a specific course that is successful at engaging the learner in the classroom in an innovative way, submit an award nomination using the form below. *Nominees must be an IACET Accredited Provider in good standing. Nominees cannot be IACET Sponsors, and an organization cannot win the same award more than once in a five-year period.
3. Innovation of the Year Award – Technology Integration - This award recognizes the best of the best” in the use of eLearning design, simulation programs, virtual learning platforms or other uses of technology that enable highly engaging and effective learning. *Nominees must be an IACET Accredited Provider in good standing. Nominees cannot be IACET Sponsors, and an organization cannot win the same award more than once in a five-year period.
4. Distinguished Services Award - This award recognizes an individual for exceptional service and major leadership to IACET or the Continuing Education and Training Industry. *Nominees must be an IACET affiliate in good standing and an affiliate for five or more years or have made a significant impact in the field of Continuing Education and Training with a career span of at least 20 years.
5. Emerging Leaders Award ­-This award recognizes individuals who have entered the workforce within 10 years or less, that although new to the professional workforce, have demonstrated exemplary leadership potential and outstanding service. The Emerging Leaders Award serves to highlight the accomplishments of our achieving peers who demonstrate visionary leadership with great promise for the coming years. *Nominees must be an IACET Accredited Provider or Individual Affiliate in good standing. Nominees cannot be IACET Sponsors.

Award recipients will be honored at the IACET Awards Reception on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel 8629 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC  28262. If you have questions about the process, please contact Jessica Perdomo at Jessica.Perdomo@iacet.org.