The 2025 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards™ are given for work in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Enablement, Future of Work, and Education Technology.
Las Vegas, Nevada, December 9, 2025 — Janek Performance Group won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold award for excellence in the Best Generative AI Sales Enablement Technology category. The results were announced on December 4, 2025. The winners are listed at https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners/.
“The Excellence in Technology Awards celebrate the most forward-thinking innovations shaping the future of learning, talent, and human capital management. This year’s winners exemplify how technology can unlock new possibilities—improving performance, enabling smarter decision-making, and transforming how organizations support and develop their people,” said Rachel Cooke, Brandon Hall Group Chief Operating Officer and leader of the Excellence Awards program.
Jenius CC by Janek Performance Group was recognized for its role as a generative AI sales coaching solution that strengthens the connection between training and real-world selling. The platform equips sellers with personalized coaching, reinforcement, and skill development within their daily workflow, enabling consistent application of sales methodology in live opportunities. Its ability to integrate across CRM, email, and communication systems, along with features such as AI-driven coaching, dynamic skill profiling, and continuous learning paths, allows organizations to improve training retention, accelerate deal progress, and increase win rates.
Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based upon these criteria: fit the need, program design, functionality, innovation, and overall measurable benefits.
“We built Jenius to solve one of the most persistent and costly challenges in sales, ensuring that skills taught in training translate into consistent execution in the field,” said Nick Kane, Managing Partner. “This award is powerful validation of that mission. By unifying reinforcement, coaching, and enablement within the tools sellers use every day, Jenius helps organizations drive real behavior change and measurable business outcomes. We are honored that Brandon Hall Group recognized the innovation and impact our platform is delivering.”
“The importance of turning training into consistent field execution is exactly what Jenius delivers,” added Managing Partner Justin Zappulla. “Sales teams often face fragmented tools and inconsistent coaching, and Jenius solves this by providing an intelligent, adaptive layer that supports sellers in real time. This recognition affirms the value our platform brings to clients and the meaningful performance improvements they are achieving.”
About Janek Performance Group
Janek Performance Group is a leading sales performance company that helps organizations drive predictable revenue growth through training, consulting, and technology. Janek’s solutions combine proven methodology with modern enablement tools to create sustainable performance systems at scale.
About Brandon Hall Group™
Brandon Hall Group™ is the home of the HCM Excellence Awards® – the most prestigious and sought-after awards in Human Capital Management. For over 30 years, these awards have set the gold standard in recognizing organizations for innovative and effective HCM practices across Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Human Resources, Sales Performance, and Technology.
Known as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management,” our awards programs attract entrants from leading corporations worldwide, as well as mid-market and smaller firms. With over 150 categories, the awards shine a spotlight on the most innovative and effective organizational achievements and the solution providers who power them.
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The HCM Excellence Awards® program is complemented by our Technology Awards and our new Excellence in Action Awards, ensuring comprehensive recognition across all aspects of Human Capital Management.
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