Çimentaş Wins Two Gold Awards at the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards!
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Çimentaş, the first private cement company in the Aegean Region of Türkiye, has received two Gold Awards at the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards for its people and development-focused initiatives. The WeLearn Development Program, designed to support employees’ continuous growth, was recognized with a Gold Award in the “Best Team Development Program” category, while the Skills Matrix Project, which helps make organizational competencies visible and supports development and career planning, earned Gold in the “Best Competency Management Strategy” category.
Çimentaş’ initiatives, which place employee development and competency management among the company’s strategic priorities, have been recognized internationally with two prestigious awards at the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards, one of the world’s most respected programs recognizing excellence in workplace strategies and practices.
Evaluated under the Learning and Development Awards, the WeLearn Development Program received a Gold Award in the “Best Team Development Program” category for its approach to supporting employee growth through diverse learning methods and real-life business experiences.
The Skills Matrix Project, evaluated under the Talent Management Awards, was honored with a Gold Award in the “Best Competency Management Strategy” category for its contribution to making organizational competencies visible, identifying development areas, and supporting employees’ career planning.
Transforming Learning into a Continuous Development Journey
Launched as part of Çimentaş’ vision of becoming a continuously learning organization, WeLearn aims to strengthen communication skills, deepen a growth-oriented mindset, and advance the business management capabilities of employees in the early stages of their careers.
Throughout the approximately ten-month development journey, participants are supported through a variety of learning methods, including in-person and online training sessions, group coaching, leadership talks, one-on-one feedback sessions, and hands-on practical work. As part of the program, teams work on real organizational development opportunities, enabling participants to transform their learning into tangible projects.
Through this holistic approach, WeLearn goes beyond traditional training by encouraging the practical application of learning in daily business processes, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, and empowering employees to take a more active role in their own development journeys.
The Skills Matrix: Making Competencies Visible
Another Gold Award-winning initiative, the Skills Matrix Project, focuses on systematically mapping and visualizing the competencies available across the organization while enabling a more effective identification of employees’ development needs.
The project aims to reveal employees’ existing skills and competencies, identify areas for improvement, and use these insights to guide career and development planning. By creating a stronger connection between current capabilities and future skill requirements, the initiative supports a more structured and sustainable approach to employee development.
Two International Awards Recognizing People and Development Focus
The recognition of both the WeLearn Development Program and the Skills Matrix Project with Gold Awards in two separate categories demonstrates Çimentaş’ comprehensive approach to employee development. The company goes beyond training programs alone by embracing a holistic strategy that includes competency identification, development support, and career journey planning.
Through initiatives that help employees unlock their potential, develop new capabilities, and make learning a continuous part of the work experience, Çimentaş remains committed to strengthening its culture of development across the organization.
About Çimentaş
With a history spanning more than 75 years, Çimentaş is a key subsidiary of the Cementir Group, operating in the cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete sectors.
Founded in İzmir as the first private cement company in the Aegean Region of Türkiye, Çimentaş operates an integrated network that includes cement plants in İzmir, Elazığ, and Edirne; 23 ready-mix concrete plants across the country; aggregate facilities in İzmir; and modern waste management operations in Manisa.
By placing sustainable growth and environmental responsibility at the center of its operations, Çimentaş aims to create long-term value through a production approach built on high-quality standards.
With people at the heart of its corporate culture, Çimentaş is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, fostering diversity and inclusion, and enhancing well-being. Through competency and development programs, the company supports professional growth while continuously improving the employee experience through safe working environments and a wide range of social benefits.
Drawing strength from its long-established heritage and the global vision of being part of the Cementir Group, Çimentaş continues to focus on sustainable growth and social contribution across all areas of its operations, creating long-term value together with its stakeholders.