The First Award Recognizing Excellence in AI for Performance Improvement

The AI4PI (Artificial Intelligence for Performance Improvement) Award is a distinct recognition that honors cutting-edge projects and initiatives leveraging artificial intelligence to achieve significant advancements in human performance and organizational success.

Unlike the Human Performance Intervention Award, which focuses on traditional performance improvement strategies and interventions, the Artificial Intelligence for Performance Improvement Award specifically celebrates the innovative application of AI technologies to drive measurable and sustainable human performance outcomes.

This award honors an AI4PI project that enables individuals or organizations to achieve excellence in performance improvement.

The AI4PI Award is the first award of its kind recognizing innovative, ethical, and effective applications of AI in advancing human and organizational performance.

Whether you are streamlining workflows, enhancing decision-making, enabling rapid skill development, or transforming data into actionable insights, this award honors those leading the way in using AI to improve results that matter.

This new Award recognizes AI4PI projects such as:

1. Technology Focus and Human-AI Collaboration: While the Human Performance Intervention Award recognizes excellence in a broad range of performance improvement interventions, the Artificial Intelligence for Performance Improvement award is specifically dedicated to projects that incorporate AI as a core element of the solution. This award seeks to highlight how AI is transforming the landscape of performance improvement.
2. Innovation in AI Integration: The Artificial Intelligence for Performance Improvement award emphasizes the creative and effective integration of AI into performance improvement practices, where AI is not just an enhancement but a fundamental driver of the project’s success. This contrasts with the broader scope of the Human Performance Intervention Award, which may recognize non-technology-based interventions.
3. At the Crossroad of AI and PI: Solutions and projects considered for the Artificial Intelligence for Performance Improvement award are positioned at the intersection of the AI and Human Performance Improvement disciplines

The International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) has been a global leader in advancing human performance for over 60 years.

Now, ISPI is once again at the forefront by establishing the AI4PI Award, reflecting its commitment to leading innovation in the performance improvement field, promoting responsible AI practices, and supporting professionals and organizations ready to transform the future.

AI is reshaping how organizations perform, learn, and thrive. Yet until now, there has been no recognition for professionals and organizations that use AI responsibly to improve human performance.

The AI4PI Award changes that.

By celebrating those who apply AI to create measurable impact, ISPI is leading the way in shaping the future of performance improvement and ensuring that AI is used to enhance, not replace, human potential.

The AI4PI Award is not just an award; it is a signal of where the field of performance improvement is headed.

By applying, you join a community of forward-thinking professionals shaping a future where AI and human performance work together to achieve meaningful results.

Stay informed about the AI4PI Award launch, receive tips for a successful application, and hear stories from pioneers in the field.

The AI4PI Award is for:

• Organizations using AI to enhance employee performance, improve workflows, or deliver measurable results
• Professionals developing or implementing AI tools that drive real-world performance improvements
• Teams pioneering AI interventions within their industries or communities

If you are using AI to create a positive, measurable impact on human performance, we want to celebrate your work.

Applications open in July 2025. The process is clear, accessible, and designed to highlight your impact.

1. Prepare your case showing your AI-enabled performance improvement initiative.
2. Submit your application through the ISPI portal.
3. Join us at the 2026 ISPI Conference as we announce and celebrate the inaugural winners.

Are you Ready to Apply?

*Award submissions open August 1st