Companies often claim that people are their best asset. For that to be true, it is important to invest in employees through training and other learning opportunities.

The best companies implement innovative learning and development strategies that directly link the training needs of their people to business objectives, and reap the rewards of improved performance.

In recent years, HR has been driving innovation in e-learning delivery and blended learning programs, setting new standards of best-practice in the industry.

The best of the best will be recognised at the upcoming Australian HR Awards, which will bring together HR leaders to celebrate excellence in people management. So if your L&D strategy has had a significant impact on your organisation's bottom line, nominate your team today.

The Australian HR Awards features 19 categories for individuals, teams and organisations recognising achievements in people management and leadership. The full list of award categories is available here.

The Australian HR Awards will be held on 28 October 2011 at the Hilton Sydney hotel. Please submit your nominations online by 5 August.