ISTD has initiated the following awards on annual basis to encourage HRD
professionals in the country.

National Awards for Best Innovative Training Practices
and
Innovative Development (HR) Practices

The award is intended for organisations which have adopted innovative practices on human resources development during the year.

Young Male & Women Trainers Award

These awards have been instituted to encourage young Male and Female Trainers, below 35 years of age, who have made substantial contribution in the area of Training and Development in Industrial and Corporate as well Service Organisations in the country.

Book Award

The award has been instituted to encourage Indian writers who have made outstanding contribution to the understanding of management principles & practices in the country.

Best Member Award

 The Best Member award is given to a Member based on his/her:

Standing in ISTD, position held at both Chapter and National Level;
Contribution to training activities at Chapter and National Level;
Contribution to training activities outside ISTD;
Publications/papers published/produced/contributed;
Participations in research activities; and
Any other significant contribution in the field of training & development.  

Best Chapter & Best Small Chapter Awards

The Best Chapter and the Best Small Chapter awards are given to Chapters based on:

Growth in Membership;
Enrichment of Chapter activities;
Helping to establish New Chapters;
Contributions to ISTD at National Level;
Assistance to National Office/Regional Vice Presidents in organising programmes, National/Regional conventions etc.;
Collaboration with other professional institutions in training activities; and Mobilizing Chapter level efforts for HRD. 

Best Paper Award 

The Best Paper award is given to the merited Best article published during a year in the Indian Journal of Training & Development (IJTD) of ISTD.

Kamla Award

Kamla Award is given to a woman writer for Best article published in IJTD during a year.

ISTD-Vivekananda Award for Excellence in HRD & Training

• The award is open to all practising professionals in the fields of HRD & Training

• The praticipants should have a minimum of 5 years experience in handling and organizing HRD & Training functions

• The participants should be below 45 years of age on 31 December 2006

• Practicing Manager/Professional should be serving in Government, PSUs, Training/Academic Institutes, Corporates and any other Organisation or be working as a practicing consultant/advisor

Fellowship

 Fellowship of ISTD is conferred on persons who have distinguished themselves in the field of Training and Development after working in this field for at least 15 years and have been individual or life members of the society for at least three years.