Discover how our community-driven approach, combined with a strategic digital marketing campaign, led to this incredible achievement. Join us in celebrating this milestone and learn more about our journey to becoming award-winning leaders in the realm of digital learning.
We are thrilled to announce that Wilde Ganzen and Change the Game Academy have won the aNewSpring Training Improvement Award 2024! This prestigious recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering impactful training and empowering grassroots organisations and communities worldwide.
“At Change the Game Academy, we believe in the power of innovative training programs that create real impact. Our community-based approach has resulted in countless success stories, demonstrating the transformative potential of our initiatives. This award motivates us to keep pushing the boundaries and exploring new opportunities in the realm of digital learning”, stated Yvonne Bles, Webmaster at Change the Game Academy.
The journey to the award started in February, when Wilde Ganzen applied and were longlisted alongside other contestants. “Then, in early April, we received a message that we were one of the three finalists, selected by an international jury, alongside Cambiana and Sales Academy. This came with the wonderful opportunity of having one of their professionals review the look and feel of our environment, and they made it even more beautiful”, recalls Yvonne.
By the end of May, the finalists’ videos were ready, and the voting campaign started. “We asked everyone we knew to vote for Change the Game. Our partners did the same”, Yvonne explains. Additionally, the organisation launched a massive digital marketing campaign through various channels such as email marketing, social media and WhatsApp. “Internal and external stakeholders were involved and voted for us. Their support has been instrumental in achieving this milestone. We owe a special thanks to everyone in our global community. This award belongs to our game-change community, and underscores our dedication to continuous improvement and innovation in training”, says Louise Pita, Marketing & Communication Officer at Change the Game Academy, who created the strategies for the campaign. The efforts paid off and Wilde Ganzen / Change the Game Academy were announced as winners.
“The 2024 aNewSpring Awards marked a significant moment for us. On June 20, 2024, we crowned the Training Improvement Award winners, a well-deserved victory that highlights the beauty, intuitiveness, and social relevance of our learning journey,” reflects Nienke Nuijens Program Manager.The aNewSpring Awards have a rich history of recognizing excellence in training since 2016, bringing the community together annually to celebrate the top learning journeys of the year. From 2017 to 2020, the awards were an annual showcase where companies competed to present the best learning journey, ultimately selected by their peers.