Recognizing outstanding applied learning programs that drive real capability and measurable business performance
For Immediate Release — Intrepid by VitalSource today announced the winners of the 4th Annual Intrepid Momentum Awards, honoring organizations that have demonstrated exceptional innovation and measurable impact in workforce capability development. The awards were announced during a virtual ceremony on June 11, 2026.
The Momentum Awards recognize learning and development teams that go beyond content delivery to build programs where learners practice, collaborate, and apply skills in real work with results that show up in performance. Winners were selected by a panel of Intrepid team members and evaluated on program design quality, learner engagement, applied learning approach, and demonstrable business outcomes.
2026 Momentum Award Winners
- Best Overall Class: Carnegie Learning, “Patterns: Fraction Sense and Operations”
- Best Time Released Class: Genesee & Wyoming, “Retention Through Engagement”
- Best Always On Class: Biogen, “Health Cloud Training (Train the Trainer)”
- Most Impactful Results (tie): Visa University, “Portfolio Management I”; and Cotality, “Cloud Enablement GCP Fundamentals Program”
- Most Impactful AI Activity Use: Genesee & Wyoming, “Stepping into Leadership”
- Most Engaging Discussion: ServiceNow, “Educator’s Craft Academy (ECA): Foundations of Influence & Innovation Credential”
- Most Creative Use of a Mission: Carnegie Learning, “Patterns: Fraction Sense and Operations”
- Best Visual Design: ServiceNow, “Sales Academy”
- Most Impactful Project: Blanchard, “(Delta) Climb / Culture Keeper”
- Best Moderation of a Class: Blanchard, “(Delta) Climb / Culture Keeper”
- Best Communication Strategy: Biogen, “Health Cloud Training”
“The Momentum Awards exist because our customers keep raising the bar for what effective learning looks like,” said JR Burch, Director of Learning Experience Design at Intrepid. “These programs aren’t just well-designed, they’re producing real results. Learners are practicing, collaborating, and applying skills in ways that connect directly to business performance. That’s exactly what applied learning is supposed to do, and this year’s winners are proof it works.”
Congratulations to all 2026 winners and the learning teams behind every program! The bar for applied learning keeps rising, and this year’s submissions made it clear that Intrepid customers are leading the way.
About Intrepid by VitalSource
Intrepid is an applied learning platform that helps enterprise organizations build real capability through practice, collaboration, and personalized coaching. Where most platforms stop at content delivery, Intrepid structures learning around application and performance, with AI embedded across the experience to scale feedback, surface readiness insights, and extend development beyond the classroom.
Backed by an NPS of 61 and a 4.8/5 customer support rating, Intrepid is trusted by organizations globally across technology, healthcare, financial services, and professional services. Learn more at www.intrepidlearning.com.
