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Training APEX Awards

Training magazine’s Training APEX Awards* are a worldwide ranking of organizations that excel at training and human capital development. 

When it comes to winning the Training APEX Award, no one comes close to Deb Arnold, Ink.

APEX WINS — BY THE NUMBERS

Deb Arnold has been a winning APEX consultant every year since 2008

Since 2008


100% of 18 first-time clients ranked #50 or above did better—by an average of 54 spots

100%


87% of all first-time clients improved their rank, jumping 36 spots on average

87%


+93 Spots

Highest number of spots a client moved up in one year


#1 Wins

9 top rankings


Top 5

18 Top 5 rankings


25 Top 10 rankings

Top 10


Top 20

37 Top 20 rankings


13

Best Practice Awards


9

Outstanding New Training Initiative Awards


Enlist proven authority Deb Arnold, Ink., an expert APEX consultant, and:

  • Fast-track award success with proven guidance and resources available nowhere else

  • Access insider strategies to help ensure you stand out

  • Save time and frustration with written guides that strip away the mystery

  • Amplify your app—and boost your score—with the RIGHT data and metrics

Dive deeper into Deb’s UNMATCHED win rate across the universe of talent awards.

A higher APEX rank can help you:

  • Get credit for solving expensive business problems

  • Grab (and keep) stakeholder attention

  • Boost pride, motivation, and career success for you and your team

  • Demonstrate your learning programs’ value and quantified impact

  • Promote your company’s thought leadership

  • Transform organizations and teams into talent magnets

All packages include: award-specific written resources and guidance as well as money-back guarantees

Silver, Gold and Platinum packages include extensive feedback and scoring analysis on last year’s submission.

Gold and Platinum packages also include:

  • Multiple rounds of written feedback on select draft responses

  • 1:1 coaching sessions to review and address feedback

Singular expertise, multiple options — choose the APEX consulting package for your needs & budget:

GO BRONZE

DIY APEX Fundamentals Package


Get essential advice to help focus your efforts

  • 3 emailed questions (ask any time, separately or together)

  • Guide, Workbook, Bronze Package Gear Manual


Only $2,495

Save $500: early bird price $1,995 until June 30.

GO SILVER

Rank Booster Package


Gain more tools plus 1:1 guidance to sharpen your submission

  • 1 preparatory coaching session (90 min) to get feedback on/strategize to improve 2024 results

  • 3 emailed questions (ask any time)

  • Guide, Deluxe Workbook, Score-o-Matic, Silver Package Gear Manual


This is a great deal at just

$4,995
plus incentive bonus

Save $1,000: early bird price $3,995 plus incentive bonus until June 30.

GO GOLD

SOLD OUT

(only 5 available)

High-Impact Coaching Package


Breathe easier with extensive resources, 1:1 expert assistance

  • 1 preparatory coaching session (75 min)

  • 2 rounds written feedback on any 5 responses, each discussed in 75-min coaching session

  • 1 debrief coaching session (75 min) to capture lessons learned

  • Guide, Deluxe Workbook, Score-o-Matic, Tips & Tricks for Team Leads, Handy Program Tracker, Final Review Checklist, Gold Package Gear Manual


All this support and confidence for only

$9,995
plus incentive bonus

Save $2,000: early bird price $7,995 plus incentive bonus until June 30.

GO PLATNIUM

SOLD OUT

(only ONE available!)

High-Impact Coaching + Complete App Review


Receive maximum input AND Deb’s winning way with words

  • All Gold personalized support: prep coaching session, 2 rounds written feedback with 75-min coaching session each, 1 debrief coaching session

  • All Gold resources (Platinum Package Gear Manual)

  • PLUS 2 rounds of COMPLETE EDITS on your final draft, each discussed in a 60-minute coaching session


For details and pricing:

Contact Deb

Early bird pricing available until June 30.

*Deb Arnold, Ink. is not affiliated with Training magazine or the Training APEX Awards.

The Deb Arnold, Ink. satisfaction survey says….
(A slice of what coaching package clients found most valuable about working with Deb):

  • “Deb really reinforced the value for us of connecting training programs with real and measurable business results. This mindset not only strengthens our application, but our conversations with stakeholders as well.”

  • “The guidance. Really helped us tell our story in a more compelling way. Thank you for the great work on our application!”

  • “Helped to streamline our thoughts and hold us accountable to a timeline.”

  • “Deb’s strategic guidance and unmatched expertise were instrumental in securing four Top 5 rankings, ultimately clinching the prestigious #1 spot in both 2023 and 2024.”

    —Brooke Jones-Chinetti, VP Learning, Development & Engagement, Haskell (#1 APEX winner 2023, 2024)

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  • “Deb makes a huge difference. I am confident she can help any organization improve dramatically regardless of the competition or initiative. Your investment in her assistance will pay dividends.”

    —Ken Barber (ret), Jiffy Lube (#1 APEX winner 2014, 2016; #2 in 2015)

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  • “Through her resources and coaching, we gained a deeper understanding of the award, selection criteria and how to better convey our impact, all significantly improving our submission. Deb’s collaboration and continued dedication to our success helped DG in achieving first place two years in a row.”

    —Lori Bremer, VP Talent Management, Dollar General (#1 APEX winner 2019, 2020)

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  • "The guide and workbook alone were very valuable, with useful advice for any award, and the coaching sessions and feedback gave us the extra help we needed and kept us on schedule. Best of all, we moved up 55 spots in the ranking – I credit a lot of that to Deb’s guidance and expertise. This was money well spent.”

    —Jennifer Antos, SVP, BH (APEX ranking improved from #118 to #63 in one year, #63 to #19 the next year while VP L&D, Gables Residential)

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  • "Deb’s interpretations, examples and advice gave us confidence and strategic focus, made applying easier and saved us time. With these tools, we felt we knew how to win – and we did.”

    —Melissa Bargman, Learning & Development Leader, DPR Construction (#10, 2014 APEX Award)

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Dive deeper into how you can WIN with Deb Arnold, Ink.