Deltek is racking up accolades for the way it develops and empowers its people. The project-based software provider announced that it has won five honors at the 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®, including three Gold Awards. The recognition spans leadership development, learning and development, and onboarding—highlighting Deltek’s push to build a culture of continuous growth.
The Wins at a Glance
In partnership with AO People Partners, McAdam Coaching, and Optify, Deltek earned:
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Gold – Leadership Development (2 awards): Scaling Leadership: OWN, MODEL, and DRIVE™ Change (AO People Partners)
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Gold – Learning & Development: Best Learning Program Supporting a Change Transformation Business Strategy (AO People Partners)
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Silver – Leadership Development: Deltek’s Leadership Development Program Series (Optify)
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Bronze – Talent Acquisition: Best New Hire Onboarding Program: Deltek Launch Engage
It’s a well-rounded haul that underscores Deltek’s commitment to both seasoned leaders and new hires.
Why It Matters
The Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards are among the most recognized benchmarks in HR, celebrating programs that stand out in four key areas: alignment to business needs, innovative design, user experience, and measurable impact.
“This year’s Excellence Award winners exemplify the transformative power of strategic human capital management,” said Rachel Cooke, COO of Brandon Hall Group and leader of the HCM Excellence Awards. “These programs redefine what it means to create people-centric workplaces.”
Deltek’s approach checks those boxes. By combining leadership coaching, structured development programs, and onboarding innovation, the company is ensuring employees aren’t just trained but genuinely equipped to lead and adapt.
Building Culture Through Growth
Ed Hutner, Deltek’s Senior VP of Human Resources, framed the awards as validation of the company’s long-term investment in its people: “By investing in programs that equip our people to grow, lead, and thrive, we’re empowering employees to make a lasting impact at every stage of their careers.”
That’s in line with a broader HR trend: companies are shifting away from one-off training toward continuous learning ecosystems, often blending coaching platforms with digital tools to keep development ongoing and measurable.
What’s Next
Winners will be honored at the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Conference, set for February 9–12, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Select awardees will also share best practices in breakout sessions—a chance for Deltek and others to showcase how leadership and learning initiatives can drive real business results.
For Deltek, the recognition is more than hardware on the shelf—it’s a signal that in the war for talent, culture and development remain competitive weapons.
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