London, August 17, 2026 – Tack TMI, a global learning and development organisation, has won three awards at the 2026 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®, in partnership with Unilever and Henkel.

The awards recognise:

  • Gold for Best Results of a Learning Program, in partnership with Unilever, for Leadership for Future Manufacturing: A Programme for First Line Managers
  • Silver for Best Corporate Learning University, in partnership with Henkel, for Built by the Business, for the Business: The Henkel Adhesives Professional Campus
  • Bronze for Best Custom Content, in partnership with Unilever, for Leadership for Future Manufacturing: A Programme for First Line Managers

The HCM Excellence Awards® recognise organisations that successfully develop and deploy programs, strategies, technologies, and solutions that deliver measurable business results and advance excellence in Human Capital Management.

Sharing his thoughts on the award, Jim O’Brien, CEO of Tack TMI said: 

“In 2026, as AI reshapes how organisations learn and develop talent, the ability to demonstrate genuine, measurable business impact matters more than ever. These three Brandon Hall Group™ awards – Gold, Silver, and Bronze – are a testament to the extraordinary impact we’ve created together with Unilever and Henkel. We are truly grateful to both organisations for trusting us with these programmes, and for their collaboration and commitment throughout our partnerships. This recognition reflects not only the strength of the programmes themselves, but also the dedication of our global teams in delivering meaningful outcomes across regions and cultures. Thank you to everyone who has brought these initiatives to life, and to those who continue to drive positive client impact every day.”

These awards reflect the work of Tack TMI’s global consulting and delivery teams, whose expertise and local insight ensure programmes are delivered with relevance and impact across diverse contexts spanning Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.

Also commenting on the awards, Veronica Luna, Global Learning and Leadership Development, Unilever, said:

“Thank you for our partnership and continued commitment to excellence. Together, we have successfully delivered two outstanding leadership programmes. This achievement reflects the strength of our collaboration”

“Every year, the HCM Excellence Awards® remind us that innovation is ultimately about impact. The organizations recognized this year have demonstrated that great HR and learning strategies don’t just improve programs, they strengthen organizations, empower people and deliver measurable business results. We are honored to celebrate their achievements.” Rachel Cooke, COO of Brandon Hall Group™ and HCM Excellence Awards® Program Leader

Entries were evaluated by a panel of independent industry experts, Brandon Hall Group™ analysts, and executives based on:

  • Alignment to business need and environment
  • Program design, functionality, and delivery
  • Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation, and creativity
  • Overall effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits

Award winners will be honoured at the Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Conference, taking place January 26–28, 2027.

Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards

“The HCM Excellence Awards® have become the most recognized benchmark for excellence in human capital management because organizations know they are earned, not given. Every winning program has demonstrated measurable impact, innovation, and execution through one of the industry’s most rigorous evaluation processes. We are proud to recognize the organizations setting the standard for the future of work.” Mike Cooke, Brandon Hall Group™ Chief Executive Officer.

About Tack TMI

Tack TMI is your global partner for meaningful learning experiences. With over 110 years of expertise, Tack TMI help people and organisations build the skills, mindsets, and behaviours they need to thrive. Delivering in more than 55 countries, we combine the power of global scale with the relevance of local insight.

Our learning experiences are designed to stick – blending innovative solution design, the latest technology, and a proven portfolio of content. From leadership development to sales enablement, customer experience, and personal effectiveness, our scalable programmes address business challenges and deliver measurable results.

We bring together learning consulting, individual assessments, immersive training (virtual, in-person, and blended), digital self-paced learning, and performance coaching, all tailored to drive lasting behaviour change and sustainable growth.

As part of Gi Group Holding, one of the world’s leading HR services groups, Tack TMI is uniquely positioned to support organisations of every size and sector to develop talent, strengthen culture, and unlock performance at scale.

www.tacktmiglobal.com

About Brandon Hall Group™

Brandon Hall Group™ is the only professional development company that offers data, research, insights and certification to Learning and Talent executives and organizations. The best minds in Human Capital Management (HCM) choose Brandon Hall Group™ to help them create future-proof employee development plans for the new era.

For over 30 years, we have empowered, recognized and certified excellence in organizations worldwide, influencing the development of over 10 million employees and executives. Our HCM Excellence Awards® program was the first to recognize organizations for learning and talent and is the gold standard, known as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management.”

The awards recognize the best organizations that have successfully developed and deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems and tools that have achieved measurable results. We are honored to receive applications from organizations worldwide ranging from small, medium, large and global enterprises to government, not-for-profits and associations.

www.brandonhall.com

Media Contact:

Lauren Kidd

Head of Global Marketing, Tack TMI

lauren.kidd@tacktmiglobal.com

 

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