World of Learning Award Winners 2006

The cream of the UK training industry gathered last night for an evening of celebration and success at the World of Learning Awards 2006.

The black-tie event at the NEC Birmingham - a sell-out with more than 450 guests - was hosted by actress, comedienne and impressionist Caroline Bernstein. It was a resounding success, showcasing the very best new learning initiatives and venues of 2006 and individuals whose outstanding achievements have notably improved workplace productivity and performance.

Guests were treated to an evening of glitz and glamour enjoying a champagne reception, sumptuous four-course dinner and dancing into the early hours.

The Awards were hosted by actress, comedienne and impressionist Caroline Bernstein and the winners were as follows:

Bespoke Solution of the Year (sponsored by Melville Exhibition Services) This category recognises a tailor-made solution or programme that has had a major positive impact on the commissioning organisation.

WINNER: TNA Ltd ñ Fire Safety for BSkyB
RUNNER UP: Virgin Atlantic Airways and ebc ñ Cabin Crew Safety Programme

Blended Solution of the Year (sponsored by Academee)
This category highlighted a blended solution or programme that has been formulated to meet real business needs.

WINNER: Comet Group Plc ñ Project Space: The Future of Product Knowledge

Generic Solution of the Year (sponsored by Atlantic Link)
One of the key judging criteria for this category was the ease with which a generic product or programme could be adapted for a variety of organisations and/or situations with significant demonstrable results.

WINNER: BT Expedite ñ Virtual View and Learn
RUNNER UP: Scott Bradbury Ltd ñ The Accuracy Programme

Online Solution of the Year (sponsored by www.learnevents.com) This category showcases online solutions that have made a significant measurable impact on usersí performance in an organisation.

WINNER: Auralog ñ Tell Me More Corporate
RUNNER UP: Fifty Lessons ñ Fifty Lessons

Learning Innovation of the Year (sponsored by Promethean)
In this category the judging panel was looking for a new learning intervention that uses an innovative product or method to achieve enhanced tangible results.

WINNER: Polestar UK Print - Printdynamicsô

Training Venue of the Year (sponsored by Walkgrove)
The judges were looking for a venue that offers the best services and support for the training industry including customer service, technical support and catering.

WINNER: The Source ñ The Source at Meadowhall

RUNNER UP: National College for School Leadership ñ NCSL Learning and Conference Centre Outstanding Contribution to the Training Industry (sponsored by Intec Business Colleges) For this category the judging panel was looking for an individual, within a company or working independently, who has made an outstanding and innovative impact on the organisations with which they have worked and on the training industry as a whole.

WINNER: Jeremy Hall, Hall Marketing

Training Manager of the Year (sponsored by Scott Bradbury)
The criteria for this category was an individual who over the past 12-18 months has improved business performance and cost-effectiveness and increased the skill sets and motivation of the learners through training activity.

WINNER: Shokat Lal ñ Coventry City Council

Sam Jennings, Project Manager for the World of Learning Awards, said, ìThe winners are a shining example of the high standards within the UK training industry. This year has seen a record number of exceptional entries, the highest ever number of people attending the ceremony and real enthusiasm in recognising the importance of the people and organisations that make up this diverse sector. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who attended and will be talked about for many months to come.î