Recognized by SHRM San Diego for Outstanding Workplace Culture and Leadership Development
SAN DIEGO, CA—October 13, 2025—Blanchard®, a global leader in leadership development and management training, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Champion Award (First Place) in the 2025 SHRM Workplace Excellence Awards (WEA). This prestigious honor recognizes organizations that exemplify excellence in workplace culture, employee engagement, and talent development.
The WEA celebrate organizations that demonstrate the powerful connection between people strategy and business success. Relaunched in 2025, the awards honor workplaces that innovate, inspire, and deliver measurable results across culture, strategy, and leadership.
Grounded in the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (BASK), nominees are evaluated against business metrics in five categories: business impact, innovation, execution excellence, culture & engagement, and executive alignment.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this award from SHRM San Diego,” said Kristin Brookins Costello, COO and Chief People Officer at Blanchard. “We believe that leadership is for everyone, and this recognition reflects our commitment to creating an environment where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work every day.”
The Workplace Excellence Awards celebrate organizations that foster inclusive, supportive, and high-performing cultures. Blanchard was recognized for its ongoing efforts to:
- Build and sustain a people-first culture that prioritizes employee well-being
- Invest in professional growth and leadership development opportunities at all levels
- Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the organization
- Drive innovation in workplace practices that empower individuals and teams
“This award is a testament to the passion and dedication of our employees,” added Debbie Ung, President of Blanchard. “Our people are the heart of Blanchard, and this recognition reinforces the impact of their commitment to excellence.”
About Blanchard
Blanchard is a global leader in leadership development, consulting, and coaching. For more than 45 years, Blanchard has partnered with organizations to maximize individual achievement and organizational performance, bringing measurable progress and true transformation. Blanchard’s SLII® is the global leadership model of choice, powering inspired leaders for more than 10,000 organizations worldwide. Blanchard also offers a suite of award-winning solutions through flexible delivery modalities to meet the specific needs of clients and learners.
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