SweetRush Wins 24 Brandon Hall Awards
Learning solutions provider SweetRush and its client-partners earned 24 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards in 2026, including 17 Gold awards.
SweetRush, a learning strategy and solutions partner, has won 24 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards in 2026. According to a press release from the company, the haul includes 17 Gold awards, shared with client-partners the American Association of Family Physicians (AAFP), Arcadis, Scrum Alliance, SHRM, and Uber.
Together with its parent company NIIT, the combined organization secured a total of 114 Brandon Hall awards this year. The wins span multiple categories across the Learning and Development and Future of Work program areas.
Award Categories and Client Impact
The awards highlight SweetRush's work across ten unique categories. The company's Chief Client Solutions Officer, Annie Hodson, stated, "It takes courage to try new approaches, whether we're use AI or spatial learning."
The award-winning projects are designed for real-world application. They include immersive training for healthcare professionals using VR and WebXR to understand cardiac anatomy. Another program helps employees at a leading architecture firm build AI competency through modules and AI-powered simulations.
Further initiatives assist family physicians in auditing their offices for accessibility using high-fidelity 3D graphics. A program for HR professionals shifts them from legacy recruitment to a skills-first approach. Finally, gamified simulations help delivery drivers practice responding to road hazards in a risk-free environment.
2026 Award Breakdown
The source provides a detailed breakdown of the 24 awards won by SweetRush and its clients. The awards are split between Gold and Silver recognitions across several categories.
| Award Tier | Category | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Best Association Professional Development Program | 3 |
| Gold | Best Competencies and Skills Development | 1 |
| Gold | Best Custom Content Learning | 6 |
| Gold | Best Extended Enterprise Learning Program | 3 |
| Gold | Best Learning in the Flow of Work | 1 |
| Gold | Best Learning Program Supporting a Change Transformation Business Strategy | 1 |
| Gold | Best Program for Upskilling Employees | 1 |
| Gold | Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program | 1 |
| Silver | Best Association Professional Development Program | 1 |
| Silver | Best Custom Content Learning | 2 |
| Silver | Best Extended Enterprise Learning Program | 1 |
| Silver | Best Use of AI for Learning | 1 |
| Silver | Best Use of Games and Simulations for Learning | 2 |
Artificial Intelligence in Corporate Learning
The awards specifically recognized work in emerging learning technologies. Wins were noted in categories celebrating the Best Use of AI and the Best Use of Games or Simulations.
One highlighted program builds AI competency for employees. It uses AI-powered simulations that let learners practice real prompts with real-time coaching from an embedded AI assistant.
SweetRush CEO Danielle Hart commented on the collaborative nature of the work. "What I see every day at SweetRush is the magic that happens when you combine real teamwork with smart design," Hart said.
The company supports clients across numerous industries. These include automotive, banking and finance, business services, consumer goods, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, nonprofit, retail, and pharmaceuticals.
