GSV Workforce Rising Stars
The next generation of workforce leadership is already shaping the industry, often without the spotlight to match their impact. Across L&D, HR, Talent, Workforce Development, and Organizational Capability, these rising stars are piloting new tools, building skills programs, and helping people and organizations flourish.
GSV Workforce Rising Stars puts their accomplishments in the spotlight, recognizing the people driving meaningful change and connecting them with the visibility, relationships, and opportunities that can accelerate what's next in their careers.
What It Means to Be a Rising Star
Being named a GSV Workforce Rising Star places honorees among a select group of emerging leaders shaping the future of workforce learning and development. It's an opportunity to elevate their accomplishments, gain recognition beyond their organizations, and connect with an influential network shaping the future of learning and work.
- Industry-wide recognition and visibility through a coordinated promotional campaign across GSV's digital, editorial, social, and event channels.
- A featured honoree profile published on asugsvsummit.com
- Complimentary registration to ASU+GSV Summit 2027, April 4–7 in San Diego (a $5,250 value).
- Exclusive access to curated, closed-door experiences and conversations with senior executives, innovators, and industry peers throughout the Summit.
- Meaningful connections within a global gathering of 7,000+ leaders spanning education, workforce, technology, investment, and philanthropy.
Honorees will be selected through a nomination and review process, recognizing demonstrated impact, innovation, and leadership potential.
Who's eligible to be nominated
Rising Leadership
The Right Focus
Driving Change from Within
Nominate Yourself or a Peer
Five qualities we weigh in every nomination.
1. On the Rise
Building real momentum, with ambitious goals for transforming how people learn and grow at work.
2. Innovation Forward
Tracks the workforce learning market closely, skates to where the puck is going, and champions new tools early.
3. Collective Spirit
Engaged, collaborative and generous. The kind of leader who elevates others and the workforce field as a whole.
4. Standout Impact
Building real momentum, with ambitious goals for transforming how people learn and grow at work.
5. Access for All
Committed to equal access to the future for ALL, and curious to engage with leaders across the PreK to Gray continuum.
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