Since its founding in 1969, PMI^®  has been committed to advancing the science and practice of project management around the world. In 2003, PMI created the PMI Research Achievement Award that honors the individual whose research has significantly advanced the knowledge or practice of project management.

Now in 2008, we are proud to add the Project Management Journal Paper of the Year Award, which recognizes the paper that has made a significant contribution to project management knowledge.

2008 Research Achievement Award Recipient

Dragan Milosevic, Ph.D., PMP

Dr. Milosevic is a professor of engineering and technology management at Portland State University in Oregon, USA. Over the past decade, he has written eight books on project management, six chapters in professional reference books and more than 45 research papers in world-class journals and conference proceedings.

Dr. Milosevic's ideas have influenced academic programs and executive training. His scholarly work has helped project management become part of the business model of companies around the world.

Project Management Journal Paper of the Year Award Recipient

Blaize Horner Reich, Ph.D.

Dr. Reich is a professor of business administration at the Segal Graduate School of Business at Simon Fraser University,Vancouver, Canada

She was recognized for her paper entitled “Managing Knowledge and Learning in IT Projects: A Conceptual Framework and Guidelines” that appeared in the June 2007 issue of the Project Management Journal,published quarterly by Wiley Interscience and PMI.

Dr. Reich, who has 15 years experience working as an IT professional and consultant in both Canada and Asia, has led multiple research projects and authored more than 40 publications.