Toronto, ON — BDO Canada is proud to announce that its Learning and Development team has earned four awards in the 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®, recognizing innovation, leadership, and impact in human capital management.
BDO Canada received three Gold Awards and one Silver Award, marking the firm's first external recognition for its Learning and Development programs. The accolades highlight BDO's commitment to building a culture of continuous learning and leadership excellence.
The awards include:
- Gold - Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program for Speak with Impact
- Gold - Best Coaching and Mentoring Program for Talent Coach Academy
- Gold - Best Learning Leader awarded to Dr. Keith Keating, Chief Learning & Development Officer, BDO Canada
- Silver - Best Learning Team for The Chrysalis Effect: Five-Year Road to Excellence
The Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® are among the most prestigious global honours in learning and talent development, celebrating organizations that demonstrate measurable results through innovation, strong program design, and business impact.
Award entries were evaluated by independent industry experts and Brandon Hall Group analysts using rigorous criteria for design, functionality, adoption, and measurable outcomes. For the complete list of winners, visit Brandon Hall Group's website.
Winners will be recognized at the HCM Excellence Conference, taking place February 9th to 12th, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida.