D2L strives to transform the way the world learns through the best possible learning opportunities. Through its learning platform Brightspace, D2L enables educators around the world to deliver engaging learning experiences online and on mobile, for all types of training including programmes designed to meet complex learning needs. D2L’s partnership approach helps ensure implementations support the achievement of organisational goals and encourage lifelong learning. Through the Brightspace community, learners and educators interact and exchange ideas. In this challenging year, when in-person gatherings were restricted D2L supported organisations facing new challenges as they rapidly transitioned learning online.

Emerald Works is a fusion of three established organizations: GoodPractice, Towards Maturity and Mind Tools. Independently, we shared an ethos of delivering research-led solutions and strategies supported by a firm evidence base. Together, our mission is to make a difference to people’s lives and give them the insights, resources and solutions that they need to overcome challenges for themselves and their organizations. In 2019/20 alone, we have helped clients as diverse as Google, AstraZeneca, Virgin Money UK, Deloitte, Avanti Rail, Ted Baker, Salesforce, Standard Life Aberdeen, and International Baccalaureate to name but a handful.

Grimsby Institute is a Microsoft Showcase College and an Ed Tech Demonstrator College. It uses its specialism in learning technology to ensure no learner is left behind and level the educational playing field for students facing socioeconomic disadvantage. Student outcomes and student satisfaction are among the best in the country, digital learning is exceptional quality and expertise is shared freely and widely with the rest of the sector. Grimsby is a beacon for how learning technology can transform lives and life chances.

The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award (iDEA) is an international programme that helps people of all ages and backgrounds develop digital, enterprise and employability skills. The iDEA platform provides free digital skills education in the form of bite-size modules called "badges" that can be accessed by anyone, anytime, anywhere with an internet connection. When learners complete badges on iDEA, they earn points towards industry-recognised awards that enhance their CV and help them stand out from the crowd. iDEA badges help learners discover and develop new digital skills, inspire new interests and passions and empower them to take control of their future.

This year Kallidus celebrates 20 years of working in partnership with world-class organisations to deliver transformational learning solutions. The team consistently demonstrates creativity and passion, exceptional account management and project management skills, and experience in using the best technologies and techniques to win the hearts and minds of learners, drive behavioural change and deliver measurable results and long-term value to customers. A delighted customer base and an exceptional Net Promoter Score this year, driven by consistently ensuring a laser sharp focus on customer experience, are testament to Kallidus’ long-term success in the learning technologies marketplace.

This has been a year of transformation. Our blended digital learning has evolved. The team has improved their skills. A new purpose focusing on future skills & employability, using consumer-grade tech to transform engagement. After re-working our process to focus on outcomes and data, we have shown our greatest client results to date- real stories of change. Despite COVID challenges we adjusted our ways of working to maintain the same level of service. It’s been a busy year, and if we can help support our customers through this the future is exciting. Results, service, continuous development- those are our drivers.

RMMBR is an award winning network organisation that excels in helping public and private organisations get the best out of digital learning through smart, sustainable solutions – customised or using existing tooling. Since 2014 our solutions have reached 419,861 people in 280+ projects – with average scores from users of over 8/10. Our end user focus, distinctive client approach, expert partnerships and strong culture ensure exceptional results.

RMMBR has launched four successful learning organisations and advances the digital learning field through innovative solutions (including the development of a unique, customisable LXP), sharing best and worst practices and developing exceptional professionals.

Sanskrit for ‘Happiness and Grace’, ‘Siyona’ is the cornerstone of the team’s values: conducting business gracefully for happy outcomes. A fiercely independent award-winning company with just 30 members, SiyonaTech’s customers always receive the best of a tight-knit team, every member heard and held in equal esteem. Undertaking work that positively impacts communities is an extension of the team’s ethos. Innovation, boundless creativity and warmth are project hallmarks, whether reimagining eLearning with storytelling and gamification, producing impactful immersive AR/VR training or performance support tools. Many successful long-term client relationships illustrate the trust and satisfaction clients can rely on SiyonaTech to deliver.

The Edge has spent 3 decades harnessing the power of film to change behaviour within organisations.  We’re now applying this same insight to learning.  We’re combining the best aspects of film with the latest technologies and thinking, because we believe that employees deserve better.  And we’re building a loyal group of clients who feel the same.

Treating learners as adults and using storytelling to immerse them in a subject really works. The data from our courses backs up this view and shows how we deliver long-term business value.  We’re excited about our role in the future of learning.

With 15 years’ experience supporting thousands of students worldwide, Wey Education plc operates online education services through its virtual primary, secondary and Sixth form school (InterHigh) and online alternative education provider (Academy21). Renowned for its flexibility, high-quality provision, and personalised learning, Wey has supported students seamlessly and safely throughout Covid-19. It has also built an accredited national qualification in Teaching Online, liaised with Government Departments to establish accreditation standards and launched a Virtual Summer School to support more students in physical schools.

Fostering a love of learning has enabled students to achieve pass rates of 98% (InterHigh) and 90% (Academy21).