Lake Lure, NC (May 5, 2010) -- The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) presented the Gold Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning Programming to Herrmann International at the 2010 International Distance Learning Awards, held in conjunction with the 2010 National Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.

“As a premier organization for the entire distance learning profession, we are honoring Herrmann International as a leader in the industry," said Dr. John G. Flores, CEO of USDLA. “Herrmann International has raised the bar of excellence and we are truly honored by their contributions to the distance learning industry.”

Presented annually to organizations and individuals engaged in the development and delivery of distance learning programs, the USDLA Awards were created to acknowledge major accomplishments in distance learning and to highlight those distance learning instructors, programs and professionals who have achieved and demonstrated extraordinary results through the use of online, videoconferencing, satellite and blended learning delivery technologies.

The Thinking Accelerator™ featuring HBDIinteractive™ blends a self-directed online simulation with action learning and application exercises to help people uncover their thinking preferences and apply Whole Brain® Thinking to improve leadership, teamwork, communication, problem solving and creativity. The program, which was originally developed with IBM for its global leadership development program, was previously awarded the 2009 Silver Learning in Practice Award for Excellence in Content from Chief Learning Officer Magazine.

“Because the participant’s Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument® (HBDI®) assessment profile is embedded into the program, each person receives a personalized distance learning experience,” explains Ann Herrmann-Nehdi, CEO of Herrmann International. “Our clients appreciate the quality and effectiveness of delivery because it allows them to scale quickly, and it frees up valuable classroom time to focus on business-focused application.”

Julie Young, Chair of USDLA Board of Directors and President/CEO of Florida Virtual School (FLVS), noted that, “Once again this year’s award winners represent many of the most innovative leaders in the field of distance learning.”

About United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) is a non-profit association formed in 1987 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The association reaches 20,000 people globally with sponsors and members operating in and influencing 46% of the $913 billion dollar U.S. education and training market.  USDLA promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training and serves the needs of the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking and opportunity. http://www.usdla.org