PMI Chapter of the Year Award

Celebrates the achievements of PMI chapters that show exceptional leadership, innovation, and contributions to the project management profession.

PMI Chapter of the Year Award

Celebrates the achievements of PMI chapters that show exceptional leadership, innovation, and contributions to the project management profession.

About the Chapter of the Year Award

Since 1995, the Chapter of the Year Award has honored PMI chapters for exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact.

Beginning in 2025, the award recognizes seven finalists—one from each PMI-managed region— showcasing excellence on a global scale. From these finalists, one chapter is selected as the overall winner, recognized for outstanding performance across all evaluation criteria.

Submissions for the 2026 PMI Awards have officially closed.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their inspiring work this year. Please check back in December 2026 when submissions open for the 2027 awards cycle.

Eligibility

The chapter must be chartered for one calendar year or more.

  • Chapters must have submitted the annual Charter Renewal by 31 March.
    • This includes but is not limited to the accompanying documents required like Annual Plans and Core Services Worksheet.
  • Chapter must be in good standing with PMI for the period covered by the application, defined as not being on probation during the previous calendar year and not currently on probation at the time of application.
Ineligible Submissions
  • Chapter of the Year applications must be completed and submitted by a leader of the applying chapter.
  • Nominations submitted by PMI employees or any other chapter volunteer on a chapter’s behalf will not be considered.
Criteria, Rules & Guidelines

Criteria

The PMI Chapter of the Year Award is evaluated through a rigorous review process.

The criteria below guide how evaluator teams assess the quality and impact of chapter achievements. While the specific scoring methodology and weighting are used internally to ensure consistency and fairness, the following definitions outline what is evaluated during the selection of finalists and winners:

  • Impact on the Community (20%)
  • Community Knowledge Empowerment (20%)
  • Member Engagement and Satisfaction (20%)
  • PMI Culture Values (20%)
  • Chapter Sustainability and Volunteer Excellence (20%)

Additional points will be given for chapters who meet (+3 points) or exceed (+5 points) the following:

  • Global average chapter retention rates
  • Global average member satisfaction score

Scores range from 1 (Poor) to 20 (Excellent) per criterion.

Award Rules & Conditions

Chapters can win multiple times but must highlight new achievements with each application.

  • All seven finalists receive:
    • Recognition at PMI Global Summit and in PMI channels.
    • Additional travel grants ($1,000–$2,000 USD based on location).
    • Finalist trophy.
  • After submission, chapters are reviewed for eligibility. 
    • If a chapter is deemed ineligible, the application will be declined.
    • Declined applications cannot be revised or resubmitted during the same award season.
  • Nominations that are submitted incomplete, incorrectly formatted, late, or in a language other than English will not be considered.
  • PMI will not reimburse any expense for assembling application or presentation materials. 

The PMI Chapter of the Year Award follows a multi-stage evaluation process.

All submissions are rigorously reviewed by qualified volunteers and subject matter experts, leading to the selection of finalists and one overall winner

Step 1 — Nomination
Submit nominations via the online awards platform, including written responses for each criterion and a required video submission of no more than two minutes. 

Step 2 — Regional Review Process
PMI regional teams score applications and select seven finalists.

Step 3 — Global Review
Finalists undergo a thorough evaluation by the Global Chapter Awards Review Team and select the overall winner.

Step 4 —Chapter of the Year Winner
From the regional finalists, one chapter is selected as the overall PMI Chapter of the Year. The winner is formally announced during the PMI Global Summit.

Nomination Resource Guide

For more details on award submission and evaluation criteria, download the PMI Chapter of the year Nomination Resource Guide.

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Criteria

The PMI Chapter of the Year Award is evaluated through a rigorous review process.

The criteria below guide how evaluator teams assess the quality and impact of chapter achievements. While the specific scoring methodology and weighting are used internally to ensure consistency and fairness, the following definitions outline what is evaluated during the selection of finalists and winners:

  • Impact on the Community (20%)
  • Community Knowledge Empowerment (20%)
  • Member Engagement and Satisfaction (20%)
  • PMI Culture Values (20%)
  • Chapter Sustainability and Volunteer Excellence (20%)

Additional points will be given for chapters who meet (+3 points) or exceed (+5 points) the following:

  • Global average chapter retention rates
  • Global average member satisfaction score

Scores range from 1 (Poor) to 20 (Excellent) per criterion.

Key Dates
  • 1 February–20 April 2026
    Nomination Window Open
  • 20 April 2026
    Nominations Close
  • 17 July 2026
    Finalists Notified
  • 18–21 October 2026
    Winners Announced at Global Summit 2026 in Detroit, MI, USA

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