Global IT training provider Red Education has been honoured twice in this year’s International Business Awards®, also known as the Stevie® Awards. The accolades were awarded for the company’s corporate social responsibility program and also for its contribution to closing the dangerous worldwide cybersecurity skills gap.
International Business Award for Corporate Social Responsibility
Red Education was named a winner of the 2024 International Business Award for Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility for its holistic, international CSR program, supporting charities with impact on improving life in the regions that contribute to the company’s growth. These programs enrich the student experience by demonstrating that they are learning with a company grounded in strong values. Red Education staff are equally motivated, knowing that each sale contributes positively to the community.
Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 300 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process in June and July.
In this category, the judges described Red Education’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as “highly impressive”, noting:
“The company’s global outreach, dedication to cybersecurity training, and focus on making a positive impact in various regions set them apart as a socially responsible organization in the IT industry. Since the beginning of 2022, Red Education has made significant strides in their CSR efforts. Initiatives like supporting the Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust in India, collaborating with Greenfleet to offset carbon emissions, and partnering with Laptops4Learning to provide laptops to economically disadvantaged students in the Americas showcase the company’s dedication to improving lives and addressing social challenges. The launch of the Red Education Women in Cybersecurity Training Scholarships in 2024 demonstrates their proactive stance in promoting diversity and supporting women in the technology sector, where they are traditionally underrepresented.”
International Business Award – Cybersecurity Solution
Red Education was also named a winner in the 2024 International Business Award in the Cybersecurity Solution category for its submission ‘Closing the skills gap’. There is a dangerous global shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals, leaving the world’s organisations and infrastructure vulnerable to attack. Red Education’s purpose is to bridge the skills gaps that threaten organisations, infrastructure and the very fabric of society in the face of evolving cyber threats. With our high quality cybersecurity training solutions , Red Education empowers professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to combat the growing challenges in the digital landscape.
In this category, the Stevies Awards judges noted that “Red Education’s enhanced cybersecurity training, with flexible payment options and cutting-edge virtual labs, increases accessibility and effectiveness in combating cyber threats.” They also commented that “Red Education’s Virtual Instructor Led Training programs offered via Virtual Instructor Led (VILT) is impressive. Company’s award-winning custom virtual labs provides a distinctive edge to the solution compared to its peers.”
Thanking the judges, Mike Baird, CEO at Red Education, commented:
“We are honoured and proud to receive these awards, which are a testament to the dedication and passion of our team at Red Education. Our commitment to corporate social responsibility reflects our belief that a successful business should do more than excel in its industry – it should also contribute meaningfully to the communities it touches. These awards validate our efforts to support impactful charities, promote diversity in technology, and enrich the lives of our students and staff alike.
Being recognised for our work in closing the global cybersecurity skills gap is especially rewarding. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the need for skilled professionals has never been more critical. At Red Education, we are driven by our mission to equip individuals with the expertise they need to safeguard our world’s infrastructure. I am incredibly proud of the entire Red Education team for their unwavering commitment to making a positive difference. Together, we are not just teaching skills; we are empowering the next generation of leaders to protect and shape the future.”
About the International Business Awards
The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small – are eligible to submit nominations. The 2024 IBAs received entries from organizations in 62 nations and territories. Winners will be celebrated during a gala banquet at the InterContinental Hotel in Istanbul, Türkiye on Friday, 11 October.
More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Company of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Startup of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year, and Executive of the Year, among others.
“We’ve long considered The International Business Awards to be the ‘Olympics for the workplace,’ and this year’s competition is the best-ever proof of that,” said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. “The winners have demonstrated that their organisations have set and achieved lofty goals. We congratulate them on their recognized achievements, and look forward to celebrating them on stage in Istanbul on 11 October.”
Details about The International Business Awards and the lists of Stevie Award winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.
