Award-winning programs developed with Hyundai Genesis and Mitsubishi Power strengthen leadership capacity and prepare the next generation of leaders.
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2026 — American Management Association (AMA), a global leader in professional development, has been recognized with two Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards (Bronze Award) in the Leadership Development category.
The awards honor AMA’s work on
- EXPLORE—Building Hyundai Genesis’s Next Generation of Leaders
- Building Leadership Capacity to Power Sustainable Growth with Mitsubishi Power
The HCM Excellence Awards recognize organizations that successfully develop and deploy programs, strategies, technologies, and solutions that demonstrate meaningful impact and advance excellence in Human Capital Management.
These awards reflect the power of close collaboration and purpose-built leadership development,” said Manny Avramidis, President & CEO, AMA. “Working with Hyundai Genesis and Mitsubishi Power, we created learning experiences tailored to each organization’s distinct business priorities while building the leadership capabilities needed to navigate growth and change.”
Together, the two awards underscore AMA’s ability to translate organizational priorities into actionable, business-focused development experiences that strengthen leadership capability and support long-term performance.
“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
About AMA (American Management Association)
For over 100 years, American Management Association (AMA) has helped millions of professionals, through its world-class training and development programs, bring about positive change in their performance in order to improve business results. Learn more: amanet.org
About Brandon Hall Group™
Brandon Hall Group™ is the home of the HCM Excellence Awards®—the most prestigious and sought-after awards in Human Capital Management. For over 30 years, these awards have set the gold standard in recognizing organizations for innovative and effective HCM practices across Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Human Resources, Sales Performance and Technology.
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