About The Event
Experience what’s next in AI and skills. 20+ sessions, demos, and deep-dives that redefine how work gets done. Learn from bold thinkers. Research-driven workshops and thought leadership on the future of workforce development. Connect and collaborate. Private meetings with Degreed executives and networking with top L&D and business leaders. Enjoy a premium experience. Welcome Reception on March 3, all meals included, plus snacks and beverages throughout. Leave inspired. Walk away with practical strategies to work smarter, move faster, and build capabilities that drive growth.
WHY WE CELEBRATE VISIONARIES
At Degreed, we believe that the future belongs to those who embrace lifelong learning and use skills development as a catalyst for transformation. Since our founding, we’ve been committed to challenging traditional learning models and empowering organizations to unlock human potential. The Degreed Visionary Awards are a testament of this ethos, celebrating the innovators, the leaders, and the change-makers who push the boundaries and are redefining what’s possible in workforce development.
A SHARED VISION
Through the Visionary Awards, we reaffirm our partnership with our clients, celebrating their commitment to innovation and their ability to translate learning into meaningful outcomes. The Visionary Awards are more than an accolade—they are a movement. Together, we are creating a culture of innovation, excellence, and transformation. By spotlighting our clients’ achievements, we fuel the momentum needed to build the future of learning, where every skill learned creates value for individuals, organizations, and society at large.
Let’s celebrate the leaders who make this vision a reality. Let’s honor the Degreed Visionaries!
Previous year’s winners who are redefining agility, leadership advancement, and AI transformation.
Business Booster Award For: Their Generative AI Campus
Productivity Propeller Award For: I LEAD Through Innovation
Best Engagement Strategy Award For: Learning Together (With SAP)
.jpg)
Learning Expert of the Year For: Using Data to Drive Workforce Decision-Making
Efficiency Enabler Award For: Build Not Buy Skills Programming
Client Ambassador of the Year For: The SkillsFIRST Program
WHY ENTER THE AWARDS THIS YEAR?
- Earn public recognition as a leader in learning-driven business impact.
- Inspire others with your organization's transformative journey.
- Connect with peers and gain visibility within the Degreed community & the wider L&D Industry.
- Get the chance to earn 2 complimentary Degreed LENS tickets, sponsorship for other industry awards, a trophy, a digital badge, and more.
PRIZES
- 1 Degreed Trophy & Digital Badge.
- 2 complimentary Degreed LENS tickets, worth $650 USD each.
- 1 Degreed sponsorship entries into other industry awards like LPI, Brandon Hall, ATD, etc.
- The opportunity to present your use case on stage at Degreed LENS or Degreed VISION.
- The opportunity to participate as early adopters of new products or features.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
1. Ask your Degreed Client Success Representative for the templates & the consent form.
2. Submit Your Story: Send your nomination form.
3. Provide Supporting Evidence: Include any relevant data, testimonials, case studies, videos or reports, that demonstrate your story and impact.
4. Attach the Consent Form: Approval from your relevant department to share these with us.
Submission deadline: Friday February 6, 2026.
Awards Terms and Conditions
- Eligibility: Open to all current clients.
- Number of submissions: No limit; clients can submit as many applications as they wish.
- Joint submissions: Clients can also submit alongside one of our preferred partners.
- Client Support: We offer “office hours” to help our clients complete their submissions, check with your Client Success Representative for the details of these in your time zone.
- Degreed Consent form: It must be attached to each submission.
- Submissions Mechanism: Your Client Success Representative will receive your submissions via email in Word or G-Doc formats.