{"id":25287,"date":"2025-10-29T08:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/?p=25287"},"modified":"2025-10-29T10:42:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:42:58","slug":"international-coaching-federation-celebrates-the-gold-standard-of-the-profession-with-2025-coaching-impact-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/blog\/international-coaching-federation-celebrates-the-gold-standard-of-the-profession-with-2025-coaching-impact-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"International Coaching Federation Celebrates the Gold Standard of the Profession with 2025 Coaching Impact Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190536243 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190536243 BCX0\">\u2013 <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW190536243 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190536243 BCX0\">The annual award program honors<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190536243 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190536243 BCX0\">\u202fthe people and organizations transforming lives, workplaces, and communities through the power of coaching<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190536243 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190536243 BCX0\">\u2013<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW190536243 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lexington, Kentucky, USA<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fThe International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced the winners of its annual\u202fICF Coaching Impact Awards, which honor excellence in coaching and celebrate the transformative power of the profession worldwide.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cICF has upheld and celebrated the gold standard of the coaching profession since our founding 30 years ago,\u201d said Magdalena Nowicka Mook, CEO of ICF. \u201cAs the industry continues to grow rapidly, I have no doubt that these examples of coaching excellence are inspiring people and organizations all around the world. They are a true testament to the power of coaching to transform individuals, organizations, and society.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The ICF Coaching Impact Awards recognize individuals and organizations whose work reflects the best of coaching and ICF across diverse categories that mirror the multifaceted nature of the field. The four categories awarded are: Coaches, Coaching Education, Organizations, and Social Impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The 2025 ICF Coaching Impact Awards are awarded to the following individuals and organizations:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coaches\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">honors individual coach practitioners making an impact in the profession and at ICF.\u202fThe 2025 ICF Coaching Impact Awards \u2013 Coaches winners are:\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Distinguished Coach<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1020,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winner: Cheryl I. Procter-Rogers, MCC (USA)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Honorable Mention: Ghaya Barwani, ACTC, MCC (Oman)\u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Accomplished Coach<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1020,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winner: Cristina M\u00fchl, ACTC, PCC (Germany)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Honorable Mention: Rudolf Nyari, ACTC, PCC (Romania)\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emerging Coach<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1020,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winner: Hongyok Chimphan, ACC (Thailand)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Honorable Mention: Antoy Grant, ACC (United States)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coaching Education\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">recognizes coach educators and ICF-accredited providers who are leading and innovating coaching education.\u202fThe 2025 ICF Coaching Impact Awards \u2013 Coaching Education winners are:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Distinguished Provider<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1020,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winner:\u202f Activision Coaching Institute (France, Canada)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Honorable Mention: Ontological Coaching Institute\u00a0(Australia)\u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Distinguished Educator<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1020,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winner: Susan Britton, MCC (USA)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Honorable Mention: Shiri Ben-Arzi, MCC (Israel)\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Organizations\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">celebrates organizations and businesses that have built strong coaching cultures and demonstrate the positive effects of coaching.\u202fThe 2025 ICF Coaching Impact Awards \u2013 Organizations winners are:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Distinguished Organization<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1020,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winner: Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (USA, Global)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Honorable Mention: W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 (Finland)<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emerging Organization<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1020,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winner: Saudi Electricity Company (Saudi Arabia)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Honorable Mention: LDB (Canada) and Petronas (Malaysia)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Social Impact\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">is a category\u202fthat highlights exceptional individuals and organizations that are making a deep contribution to society through the application of coaching principles.\u202fThe 2025 ICF Coaching Impact Awards \u2013 Social Impact winners include:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Distinguished Coaching Catalyst<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1020,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winner: Mission Possible (Canada)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Honorable Mention: Coaching for Purpose (Australia)\u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emerging Coaching Catalyst<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1020,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winner: The UK Armed Forces Spouse Personal Development Programme (United Kingdom)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Honorable Mention: GLOWI (Portugal)\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1740,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The ICF Coaching Impact Award winners were recognized during a ceremony held on Friday, October 24, in San Diego, California, USA, at ICF\u2019s annual conference, Converge 2025.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cOur award winners exemplify how coaching creates ripple effects that reach far beyond the individual, touching people, shaping systems, and transforming society. Their stories remind us how coaching can move hearts, shift cultures, and change our world,\u201d said Shweta Handa-Gupta, MCC, 2025 ICF Global Board Chair.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information about the ICF Impact Awards, visit\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/awards\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">coachingfederation.org\/awards.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW178339160 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178339160 BCX0\">MEDIA CONTACT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW178339160 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW178339160 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW178339160 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun 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