Spark Training Receives 2026 Global Recognition Award for Advancing Correctional Healthcare Education
(Franklin, Tennessee) — Spark Training, LLC is excited to announce that it has been awarded the 2026 Global Recognition Award for exceptional achievement in improving correctional healthcare through evidence-based instruction that delivers measurable outcomes in facilities nationwide.
The Global Recognition Awards program is highly competitive, with more than 15,000 entrants evaluated annually. Only 5.8% of applicants receive recognition, placing Spark Training among a distinguished group of organizations demonstrating excellence and measurable impact.
Spark Training earned this recognition for its leadership in innovation and education, scoring highly across evaluation criteria through an independent judging process validated by a Rasch model assessment. Judges cited Spark’s ability to address a critical gap in corrections by delivering accredited, high-quality instruction tailored to the realities of correctional healthcare, where decisions can directly impact security and public health.
"Spark Training has shown strong commitment to improving correctional healthcare through rigorous, evidence-based instruction that produces quantifiable improvements in patient safety and clinical outcomes," said Alex Sterling, spokesperson for Global Recognition Awards. "Its work represents a standard of excellence that addresses one of the most overlooked yet critical areas of public health."
Spark’s evidence-based approach has produced measurable results across partnering facilities. Sites implementing its education have reported a 36% reduction in medication errors, a 42% decrease in jail overdose events, and up to a 34% increase in learner understanding through concise, micro-learning modules designed for secure environments. These outcomes result from intensive research, multidisciplinary peer review, and direct data collection from correctional and healthcare partners, ensuring that instruction remains actionable, effective, and responsive to real-world conditions.
“Correctional healthcare operates in one of the most complex and resource-constrained environments in the country, which is why this recognition is especially meaningful,” said Brian Lewis, Director of Training at Spark Training. “Our focus is on delivering scalable, evidence-based education that works within real correctional settings, helping facilities strengthen care, improve security, and support the professionals serving in a field that has long been underserved.”
About Spark Training, LLC
Spark Training, LLC is the nation’s leading corrections training partner, dedicated to elevating the field through accessible, high-quality training, practical readiness tools, and expert guidance. Spark equips correctional agencies and community partners with the knowledge, confidence, and heart needed to serve with excellence while addressing the unique challenges of correctional settings. Spark Training has received multiple prestigious awards, including being named the Best Correctional Training Company in the USA by Corporate Vision in 2024, the Healthcare Training Company of the Year in the 2025 Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards, the Correctional Training Partner of the Year by Corporate Vision in 2025, and the 2026 Global 100 Award in the Education and Training category from Global Publishing Media Group (GPMG). Learn more at www.sparktraining.us.
