Kaplan Awards & Accolades
Kaplan Awards & Accolades
Here we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our products and services across the organization. From innovations in educational technology to breakthroughs in learning methodologies, our commitment to excellence consistently garners recognition. Dive in to discover the numerous awards we've been honored with, reflecting our unwavering dedication to quality education and student success. Join us in this journey of achievement and innovation!
2023
Association for Talent Development's BEST Awards, 2023
Kaplan Was Listed in the BEST Winners List by the Association for Talent Development for 2023
The Association for Talent Development recognized Kaplan in its list of winners for the 2023 BEST Awards. The awards aim at highlighting organizations that are driving impact and solving business challenges through talent development practices in innovative ways.
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Top 50 Women Leaders of Miami, 2023
Lisa Gefen Sicilian, Chief Administration Officer at Kaplan North America, Won the Distinction of Being Named to the Top 50 Women Leaders of Miami for 2023
Kaplan's Chief Administrative Officer, Lisa Gefen Sicilian, made it to the top of the list of Top 50 Women Leaders of Miami for 2023 by Women We Admire. Lisa has contributed immensely to Kaplan's success over the years by overseeing top-level operations functions.
This award recognizes women who embody leadership skills that enable the success of the organizations they serve.
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Most Loved Workplace, 2023
Kaplan was Re-Certified as the Most Loved Workplace for the Third Year
For three consecutive years, Kaplan has been certified as the Most Loved Workplace awarded by the Best Practice Institute.
Kaplan was recognized as the Most Loved Workplace based on various elements around employee satisfaction and sentiment including the level of respect, collaboration, support, and sense of belonging they feel inside the company.
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South Florida Top Workplaces, 2023
Sun Sentinel Names Kaplan a Winner of the South Florida Top Workplaces 2023 Award, Marking its Third Consecutive Annual Recognition
Kaplan has been recognized with South Florida Top Workplaces 2023 award by Sun Sentinal, for the third time in a row. The award is based on feedback from Kaplan’s employees about how it is to work and serve our students.
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EdTech Breakthrough Awards, 2023
Kaplan’s All Access Program Wins EdTech Breakthrough Award for Test Prep Innovation of the Year
In the 5th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards, Kaplan won the Test Prep Innovation of the Year title for its All Access License for Colleges and Universities program. By investing in a Kaplan All Access license, colleges and universities can provide their students with access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test prep with zero out-of-pocket costs.
The mission of the EdTech Breakthrough Awards is to honour excellence and recognize innovation, hard work and success in a range of educational technology categories.
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Singapore’s Best Employers, 2023
Kaplan Singapore Was Named One of Singapore’s Best Employers 2023 for the Second Consecutive Year
Kaplan Singapore was named one of Singapore's Best Employers by The Straits Times for 2023, for the second time in a row.
Results are based on a large-scale and comprehensive study that assesses the attractiveness of organisations in Singapore through an independent employee survey. Conducted by The Straits Times and global data firm, Statista, the study involved tens of thousands of evaluations, the opinions of thousands of workers and the scores for hundreds of companies.
SBR International Business Awards, 2023
Kaplan Singapore Wins at The SBR International Business Awards 2023 For Its Strategic Employability Roadmap
The Singapore Business Review (SBR) International Business Awards 2023 recognized Kaplan Singapore as the winner of the first-ever Educational Management category for its strategic Employability Roadmap. The award reflects Kaplan's commitment to empowering students to enhance their career preparedness and industry readiness.
Launched in 2014, the SBR International Business Awards recognise outstanding projects and best practices by international companies with a global headquarter outside of Singapore.
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The Education Awards, 2023
Dublin Business School Wins Best Library Team at The Education Awards 2023
For the second time in a row, Dublin Business School won the Best Library Team title at The Education Awards 2023. The school was also shortlisted in four other categories: Best Masters Programme, Best Student Experience, Best Career Impact Strategy and Excellence in Diversity, Inclusivity and Equality.
The Education Awards aim to recognise, encourage and celebrate excellence in the third-level education sector on the island of Ireland from both State and privately funded institutions.
PQ Magazine Awards, 2023
Kaplan Financial’s Matt Dean Wins Private Tutor of the Year at the 2023 PQ Awards
Matt Dean from Kaplan Financial won the Private Tutor of the Year title at the 2023 PQ Awards. Kaplan Financial was also shortlisted for five other categories: x2 Lecturer of the Year, Distance Learning Student of the Year, Innovation in Accountancy, and Podcast of the Year.
e-Assessment Awards, 2023
Kaplan International Tools for English Team Were Shortlisted in the Best International Implementation Award for the e-Assessment Awards 2023
For the Best International Implementation Award - English Without Borders category, Kaplan International Tools for English team were shortlisted as finalists for the e-Assessment Awards 2023.
Kaplan International Tools for English, a computerised-adaptive test of English was successfully implemented as part of the British Council’s ‘English without Borders’ (EwB) project in Colombia. The project’s key aim is to bridge the attainment gap by providing less-privileged students with high-quality English learning opportunities.
Financial Times Online MBA Ranking, 2023
The University of Liverpool's Online MBA Ranked in the Top 10 Online MBAs by the Financial Times for 2023
The management school of the University of Liverpool, in partnership with Kaplan Open Learning, ranks in the top 10 online MBA programs by the Financial Times for 2023. Ranking first overall for Career Progression, the Management School excelled in alumni’s job seniority and the size of the organisations they now work for, compared with three years ago.
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The PIEoneer Awards, 2023
Kaplan Business School Wins "Business School of the Year" at 2023 PIEoneer Awards
We are proud to announce that Kaplan Business School has won the 'Business School of the Year' category at the 2023 PIEoneer Awards in London.
KBS was nominated alongside schools from Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, the UAE and UK. Winners are selected from a panel of over 40 eminent judges from across the global international education industry.
The PIEoneer Awards are the most prestigious awards in the global international education industry, with a strong focus on celebrating innovation and achievement.
We are honoured to have received this prestigious award. It is our greatest achievement so far as it recognises our success across all functions of the business and our journey of transformation in recent years.
KBS has achieved some success in these important awards over the years, including winning the Student Support category in 2021, being a highly commended runner-up in the Progressive Education Delivery category, and being a finalist in the Employability International Impact category.
Brands That Matter, 2023
Kaplan Named Under Fast Company's Brands That Matter List
We’re thrilled to be recognized as a 2023 “Brand That Matters” in its “General Excellence” category in the “Building the Future” theme by Fast Company.
Fast Company’s Brands That Matter awards program highlights organizations that go beyond corporate vision statements and management talking points, and celebrates an organization’s connection with its audience through cultural relevance, social impact, and clear and authentic communication.
This recognition is a testament to our unwavering 85-year commitment to making a difference in the lives of millions of students and clients. Through the power of education and the opportunities it provides, we will continue to help people worldwide to achieve their career goals.
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Corporate Counsel Awards, 2023
Emmanuel Nwakibu named “Outstanding Up-and-Comer” in D CEO’s 2023 Corporate Counsel Awards
2022
Learning Impact Awards, 2022
Kaplan's MCAT Live Online Program Receives an Honorable Mention at The IMS Global Learning Impact Awards
Kaplan's MCAT® Live Online Course, which blends personalized asynchronous learning with compelling live capabilities and options has been awarded an honorable mention in the "Blended Learning" Optimization category at the IMS Global (now 1EdTech) Learning Impact Awards. The Learning Impact Awards are an annual award, conducted globally to recognize outstanding, innovative applications of educational technology that address the most significant challenges facing education. Kaplan's submission was one of 34 finalists to be recognized from the competitive awards.
South Florida's Top Workplaces, 2022
Kaplan Was Named One of South Florida's Top Workplaces by The Sun Sentinal for The Second Consecutive Year
The region's largest-circulation daily newspaper, Sun Sentinal Media Group named Kaplan as one of South Florida's top workplaces. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Kaplan employs more than 5000 people in the U.S. and 10,000 globally and won this recognition for the second time in a row.
The Sun Sentinel list is formed through surveys that assess 15 crucial culture drivers for organizational success, such as company leadership, communication, career advancement, work environment, managerial proficiency, compensation, and benefits.
Nefertari Rigsby: 40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow, 2022
Kaplan North America Employment Law Counsel, Nefertari Rigsby Was Named in Legacy Miami's 40 Under 40 Issue of 2022
Nefertari Rigsby, Employment Law Counsel in the Chief Administrative Office at Kaplan North America LLC, received recognition in Legacy Miami's 40 under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow. Rigsby has contributed immensely towards Kaplan's growth by making a positive impact through her work and service.
Legacy Magazine's 40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow is an honorary award that aims at providing recognition to 40 individuals under the age of 40 that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and exhibited a strong commitment to driving change.
World Changing Ideas Awards, 2022
Fast Company's 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards Recognizes Kaplan's Career Core
Fast Company has recognized Kaplan's Career Core, an innovative service designed for higher education institutions, for the 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards in the Enduring Impact: 15+ Years in Business category. This prestigious recognition celebrates Career Core's contribution to helping students prepare for their first jobs and achieve long-term career success.
Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards are aimed at recognising and honouring businesses and organizations that help find creative solutions to pressing issues.
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Best Workplaces for Innovators, 2022
Fast Company Recognizes Kaplan in the Best Workplaces for Innovators 2022 List
Kaplan made it to the list of the Best Workplaces for Innovators 2022 list by Fast Company. Kaplan's Prelum (pre-alumni) program serves 5000 students through virtual programming on potential career paths in partnership with university faculty.
The Best Workplaces for Innovators list celebrates organizations that empower employees at all levels to improve processes and create new products.
America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces, 2022
Newsweek Recognizes Kaplan as One of America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2022
Newsweek, in collaboration with Best Practice Institute, added Kaplan to its list of America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces for the 2022 edition for the second time in a row.
The list recognizes companies that put respect, caring, and appreciation for their employees at the centre of their business model, and emphasizes the importance of employee satisfaction and company culture.
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Florida 500 List of Influential Leaders, 2022
Gregory Marino, Kaplan North America's CEO, was Named in the Florida 500 List of Influential Leaders
For the fourth consecutive year, Florida Trend Magazine named Gregory Marino, CEO of Kaplan North America in its Florida 500 list that features the most influential business leaders in more than 60 economic sectors. Marino says that his major inspiration has been Stanley Kaplan, founder of Kaplan, and his contributions to creating opportunities for people.
The magazine organizes its selections for the list using broad economic categories from the U.S. Department of Commerce, with the number of influentials in each sector roughly proportional to a category’s share of the state GDP.
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24th Annual Digital Health Awards, 2022
Projects In Knowledge, Powered by Kaplan, Wins Two Silver Awards for Health Resources Mobile Apps in 24th Annual Digital Health Awards
Projects In Knowledge, Powered by Kaplan, has won Silver Awards in the 24th Annual Digital Health Awards competition for both the Point of Care Suite app and the PRO Patient Companion app in the Mobile Digital Health Resources/Mobile Application category.
The Digital Health Awards honour the best digital health resources for consumers and health professionals.
Crain's 40 Under 40, 2022
Crain's New York Business Named Kaplan Educational Foundation's Executive Director, Nolvia L. Delgado, to its 40 Under 40 list
Nolvia L. Delgado, Executive Director of Kaplan Educational Foundation, received recognition for her work in eliminating barriers and creating educational opportunities for underserved communities by Crain's 40 Under 40 list.
The annual list entails young professionals who are breaking ground in a variety of industries across New York City and making a quantifiable impact.
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Above & Beyond: Innovators, 2022
City & State's Above & Beyond: Innovators List Recognizes Nolvia L. Delgado from Kaplan Educational Foundation
Nolvia L. Delgado, Kaplan Educational Foundation, has been named in City & State's inaugural Above & Beyond: Innovators list, which focuses on the transformative work that leaders in government, business and the non-profit sector have done for New York.
The Innovators list reflects on leaders who are disrupting the status quo and driving transformative change.
PQ Magazine Awards, 2022
Kaplan’s Apprenticeship Programme Wins at the PQ Magazine Awards 2022
Nominated for seven awards, Kaplan won the PQ Magazine Awards for its new Apprenticeship Programme. The programme included a five-week experiential learning simulation and gave apprentices the freedom to learn through their experiences.
The PQ Magazine Awards is an annual event that recognises excellence in the accounting industry. The panel evaluates nominees based on criteria such as innovation, client service, and professional development
Singapore’s Best Employers, 2022
The Straits Times Recognizes Kaplan in its List of Singapore's Best Employers 2022 Edition
Kaplan in Singapore was named one of Singapore's Best Employers 2022 by The Straits Times. We strive to make sure our employees are our most valuable assets, and every individual's contribution is integral to Kaplan's success.
Singapore’s Best Employers 2022 is a large-scale and comprehensive study that assesses the attractiveness of organisations in based on an independent employee survey.
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The PIEoneer Awards, 2022
Kaplan International Pathways Named Finalist for PIEoneer Awards 2022 in the “Employability International Impact Award” Category
Kaplan International Pathways was announced as a finalist in The 2022 PIEoneer Awards for their Employability International Impact award.
The PIEoneer Awards honour innovation and achievement in the education industry across the globe.
The Education Awards, 2022
Dublin Business School won Best Library Team at the Education Awards 2022
Dublin Business School won an Education Award for the Best Library Team category at The Education Awards 2022 edition. The school was also nominated as a finalist in the categories of Overall Excellence Award, Career Impact Strategy Award, Business Collaboration Award, Best Student Experience Award, Best Masters Programme, COVID Crisis Response Award, and Best Green Campus Award.
The Education Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in the third-level education sector on the island of Ireland from both State and privately funded institutions.
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StudyTravel Star Awards, 2022
Kaplan International Languages and Alpadia Language Schools Were Shortlisted as Finalists in the StudyTravel Star Awards’ ST Star Chain Language School Category
Kaplan International Languages and Alpadia Language Schools were nominated for the StudyTravel Star Awards 2022 edition for the ST Star Chain Language School category.
The StudyTravel Star Awards bring the industry together to celebrate fantastic provision and service in international education.
ATEM Awards for Excellence, 2022
Kaplan Business School Won the Best Practice Awards for the Excellence in Innovation Category
Hosted by the Association for Tertiary Education Management, Kaplan Business School won the Best Practice Award under the Excellence in Innovation category for the 2022 edition.
The 11th annual ATEM Awards for Excellence recognise outstanding performance in disciplines essential to the professional management of tertiary education in Australasia.
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Italy's Best Customer Service, 2022
The Italian Kaplan International Customer Care Team Was Awarded Italy's Best Customer Service in the Language Studies Abroad Category
As part of a survey published by Corriere della Sera and Statista, Kaplan's Italian International Customer Care team was recognized as Italy's best customer care, in the Language Studies Abroad category for the year 2022-2023. The survey identifies Italian companies offering high-quality customer service.
Customer Service Excellence Award, 2022
Kaplan International Pathways Won a Customer Service Excellence Award
The Customer Service Excellence Award was bestowed upon Kaplan International Pathways. It is a UK Government sponsored hallmark indicating excellence in service across 5 main criteria: Customer Insight; Culture of the Organisation; Information and Access; Delivery; and Timeliness and Quality of service.
Military Friendly Schools Award, 2022
The College for Financial Planning Received the Military Friendly Schools Award
"For the second time in a row, College for Financial Planning received the Military Friendly Schools Award for 2022-2023. The award recognizes the measures of an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunities for the military community."
ATEM Awards for Excellence, 2022
Kaplan Business School Was Announced as the Winner of ‘Excellence in Innovation’ for the 11th Annual ATEM Awards for Excellence
For the 11th edition of the ATEM Awards for Excellence, Kaplan Business School was announced as the winner of the Excellence in Innovation category.
The Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM) awards recognise the significant contributions to advancing the professionalism of tertiary education administration and management.
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National Student Survey, 2022
Kaplan Open Learning’s Partnership Brand, the University of Essex Online, Is the Highest-Rated Online-Only Provider in the National Student Survey 2022
According to the National Student Survey conducted in 2022, the University of Essex Online has been rated as the highest-rated online-only provider. The University of Essex Online is Kaplan Open Learning's Partnership brand.
The annual National Student Survey is held every year to gain honest student feedback across the UK’s further and higher education sectors.