The Event of the Year

Champions of Learning Awards Dinner 2026

Leading Without Limits

๐Ÿ“… April 24, 2026  |  4:00 โ€“ 8:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ BRiC Campus Conference Center, Boca Raton, FL

Celebrate the leaders, teams, and programs shaping the future of workplace learning. For more than 25 years, Champions of Learning has honored bold thinkers, courageous leaders, and best-in-class learning initiatives that move organizations forward.

Regular
$109
April 1 โ€“ April 18
Late / Onsite
$139
April 19 โ€“ April 24

Same price for Members and Non-Members. Guests and spouses welcome.

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What You'll Experience

An unforgettable evening of recognition, connection, and inspiration.

๐Ÿฅ‚Networking Happy Hour
๐Ÿฝ๏ธThree-Course Dinner
๐ŸŽคInspiring Keynote โ€” Liane Davey
๐Ÿ‘ฅPast Presidents Panel
๐Ÿ†Best-in-Class L&D Award
โญPeople's Choice Award
Keynote Speaker

Meet the leader who will challenge, inspire, and energize you.

Liane Davey
Liane Davey
Organizational Psychologist ยท Author ยท Leadership Speaker

Liane Davey is one of the most sought-after voices in leadership today. She doesn't do surface-level inspiration โ€” she tackles the real challenges leaders face: conflict, tough conversations, and leading when things aren't easy.


If you've ever thought, "Why is this so hard?" โ€” her keynote will hit home. This alone is worth the price of admission.

Past Presidents Panel

Four former ATD South Florida Presidents on one stage. Real talk. Real stories. Real wisdom.

  • What was it like taking the lead for South Florida?
  • What was your most inspiring moment as President?
  • What are you most proud of from your term?
  • What would you do differently if starting today?
  • What role does AI play in our daily work?
Awards That Matter

Come cheer on South Florida's L&D rockstars.

๐Ÿ†
Best-in-Class Learning & Development Initiative Award

Recognizing an outstanding program that demonstrates measurable impact and innovation in talent development.

โญ
People's Choice Award

Chosen by attendees โ€” celebrating the program that captures hearts and minds across South Florida.

Who Should Attend

If you care about learning, leadership, and people โ€” this night is for you.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ HR Professionals
๐Ÿ“š L&D Leaders
๐ŸŒฑ Talent & OD Leaders
๐ŸŽฏ Coaches & Consultants
๐Ÿ‘ฅ People Managers
๐Ÿ’ก Anyone Who Develops People

Bring a colleague. Bring a guest. Bring your curiosity.

Submit Your Initiative

Share a successful project that positively impacted employees, customers, or business results.

3 Reasons to Submit

  1. Recognize and celebrate your L&D team's successes
  2. Receive kudos from your organizational leaders
  3. Pay it forward and inspire others

Event Details

  • BRiC: Boca Raton Innovation Campus
  • April 24, 2026
  • 4:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM
  • Dress: Business Casual
  • Cash bar available
  • Plated dinner included

Evaluation Criteria

  • Level of innovation
  • Financial feasibility
  • Collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Long-term impact
  • Transferability
  • Submission clarity

Judges' scores are not shared.

What Past Winners Say

Hear from organizations that have been recognized at Champions of Learning.

Past Bronze Award Winner
Hotwire Communications

"After making significant changes to our onboarding program my first year on the job, it was a perfect opportunity to submit our project. My entire HR team was ecstatic we won and we received numerous accolades from our executive leaders. This project and resulting award has helped both my career and my department grow in respect from others."

โ€” Michelle Knight, Senior Director of Talent and Learning
Past Gold Award Winner
AutoNation

"Perhaps most rewarding about receiving a Champions of Learning Award is knowing that peers in the training business recognize your team's talent. As a learning leader, you can also leverage such recognition to build the value of the training function within your organization. The C-suite loves to talk up such accomplishments!"

โ€” Steve Parkins, Previous Director of Learning and Development

"Champions of Learning is the one event each year I never miss. It's inspiring, energizing, and reminds me why I love this profession. Make new friends, reconnect with old ones. Whatever you do, don't miss this opportunity to find your tribe."

โ€” Past Attendee

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