Eligibility

• This awards program is for internal talent development initiatives that organizations use to enhance and develop the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of their employees. Therefore, customer-focused practices or other training efforts that are for those outside the organization are not eligible. 
• Initiatives need to have been in place for a minimum of two years.
• Open to public, private, government, and non-government organizations. Organizations should have been in operating status in the Middle East region for a minimum of three fiscal years. (Scope of organization can include global, multinational, national, state/local.)
• Training suppliers/vendors should partner with their clients if they are interested in applying. The client company would be the one recognized should the entry win. 
• Applicants do not need to be ATD members to apply. Applications must be written in English.