December 02, 2008
CORPU ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION AWARDS
Corporate University Xchange is pleased to announce the finalists for the 10th Annual Corporate University Xchange Awards for Excellence and Innovation. An independent panel of more than 25 learning executives representing past award winners and industry thought leaders selected the following programs as examples of outstanding work in corporate learning and talent development.
As the longest-running independent evaluation of corporate learning and talent programs, the Awards establish high standards in eight important learning areas shown below. Participation in this year’s program exceeded all previous years in exciting new ways, including:
- A 50% increase in the total number of applications submitted
- Significant representation by companies worldwide from countries including Russia, Turkey, Greece, and Argentina
- The most diverse population of companies by size and industry
Award Finalists in alphabetical order, by category:
Alignment
Alliances
Corporate-College Partnerships
Launching
Leadership
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Learning Technology
Marketing
Measurement
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To read more about the Awards program, visit: http://www.corpu.com/leadershipcongress/awards
The Awards Gala
The Awards will be presented February 25, 2009 at the Global Leadership Congress, a 3-day symposium developed by Corporate University Xchange and the University of Pennsylvania. The Gala is a black-tie affair that features a networking reception and dinner at the University of Pennsylvania’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Finalists, judges, and Penn faculty will celebrate the outstanding work of all finalists amidst the museum’s centuries-old artifacts from China and Egypt. As a special benefit, Penn graduate students will be on hand to conduct brief museum tours before dinner.
The Global Leadership Congress
The Congress is a unique industry event that will blend executive education, networking, and an opportunity to work on your toughest challenges with faculty from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and a select group of industry leaders who are serving as Global Learning Advisors.The event is limited to only 150 participants.
Featured In FORTUNE Magazine
Finalists who receive the top Excellence Award in each of CorpU’s Eight Award Categories will be listed 
in FORTUNE Magazine’s “Most Admired Companies” issue, March 16th, 2009. CorpU partners with FORTUNE each year to raise awareness within the business community for the measurable improvements that well-crafted learning strategies can provide.
The magazine also includes a custom content section on the trends and success stories in leadership development, training and performance management, and will reach an audience of four million business professionals worldwide. Many award finalists and their alliances use the section to showcase their company as an “Employer of Choice” who values developing and retaining the most talented workers, a critical component in the marketplace and to potential new employees.
Please contact CorpU at 212-213-2828 to learn how your company can take part in this special section.
Our Esteemed Panel of Judges
CorpU invites past award winners and industry thought leaders to judge the hundreds of applications we receive each year, and the evaluation process is rigorous. In addition to scoring each application against criteria for each category, judges also provide comments on applicants’ strengths and weaknesses. Judges dedicate significant time to this evaluation process and we sincerely appreciate their efforts.This year’s judging panel includes:
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Location of the Awards Gala and Global Leadership Congress
The Awards Gala will be held at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at:
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University of Pennsylvania Houston Hall 3417 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6306 http://www.corpu.com/leadershipcongress/directions |
Event Accommodations
CorpU has secured a discounted rate of $195 per night for rooms the Four Seasons Hotel near the University of Pennsylvania. To receive the discount, please make your reservations before January 19, 2009 and mention that you are affiliated with Corporate University Xchange.
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Four Seasons Hotel One Logan Square Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. 19103 Telephone - 1 (215) 963-1500 Fax – 1 (215) 963-9506 http://www.corpu.com/leadershipcongress/lodging |
Event Pricing and Registration
Early bird registration ends soon - Save $600 when you register before December 15, 2008.
Team Price: Groups of 3 or more enjoy an additional savings of 25% off the tuition price.
To register for the Global Leadership Congress, visit: http://www.corpu.com/leadershipcongress/registration. You may also register by contacting Kathy Hanson at 212-213-2828 or via email at khanson@corpu.com.
For more information on the Global Leadership Congress and the Awards program, visit: www.corpu.com/leadershipcongress