PMI Awards
From emerging talent to lifetime achievement—recognize individuals and teams who maximize project success and shape the future of project management.
PMI Awards
From emerging talent to lifetime achievement—recognize individuals and teams who maximize project success and shape the future of project management.
The PMI Awards celebrate the people, teams, and organizations whose projects elevate our world.
Rooted in our purpose, these awards recognize those who lead with courage, curiosity, and collaboration—delivering real impact through projects, PMOs, research, education, and volunteer service. From rising leaders to seasoned contributors, these stories reflect the culture we strive to build at PMI—one where excellence, collaboration, and curiosity come together to create progress that benefits communities everywhere.
- 1 February–20 April 2026Nomination Window Open
- 20 April 2026Nominations Close
- 17 July 2026Finalists Notified
- 18–21 October 2026Winners Announced at Global Summit 2026 in Detroit, MI, USA
- Celebrating InnovationA global benchmark celebrating groundbreaking innovations and dedication to driving business impact across industries.
- Toasting TeamworkWe showcase how collaboration elevates organizations and communities.
- Facing ForwardWe explore how positive project outcomes are contributing to a better, more sustainable future.
- Earning RecognitionWe spotlight best-in-class teams and professionals and give your work a platform to shine.
- Global RecognitionRecognition by a distinguished group of high-level professionals and peers from the community.
Explore by Category
Learn more about each honor and the achievements they recognize.
Awarded to a Team
The PMI Project of the Year Award recognizes outstanding project success in complex environments. It honors project management practices that deliver measurable organizational results, innovation, and elevate our world in alignment with PMI’s purpose.
This award includes winners in four different categories:
- Engineering and Technology
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Sustainability
- Social Impact
One overall winner will be named the Project of the Year.
Awarded to Individuals for Extraordinary Contributions and Enduring Impact
The highest and most prestigious individual award presented by Project Management Institute for sustained service to the Institute and the project management profession.
Awarded to an Individual
Spotlights an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the project management profession or its practice through leadership, technical project management, and strategic and business management acumen.
Awarded to Individuals Under 35
Recognizes and honors young professionals who have made a significant impact in advancing project management within their organizations or communities. These individuals exhibit exceptional knowledge, leadership potential, and a strong alignment with PMI standards, culture and ethics, contributing to the growth and evolution of the profession.
Recognizing Project Management Offices around the world that deliver excellence, drive value and elevate organizational success.
Awarded to a Team
This award recognizes PMOs demonstrating performance, leadership, and value delivery within organizations. These PMOs advance project, program, and portfolio management practices—driving strategic alignment and generating effective value for their organizations.
PMIEF Awards honor an individual who demonstrated dedication, original concepts, and leadership in project management for social good.
Awarded to an Individual
This award recognizes a Project Manager who has made important contributions to solve social issues and/or improving the quality of life, well-being, sustainable development of individuals or communities.
PMI’s Global Chapter Awards recognize the exceptional contributions of PMI chapters and chapter leaders to their communities, PMI’s goals, and the practice of project management.
Awarded to a Team
The PMI Chapter of the Year Award recognizes PMI chapters that demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership, and impact in advancing the profession, supporting members, and contributing to PMI’s global goals through the dedication of their volunteer leaders and communities.
Awarded to an Individual
The PMI Chapter Leadership Impact Award recognizes individual volunteer leaders whose exceptional service, leadership, and dedication have made a significant and lasting impact on the success and growth of a PMI chapter or mentor region.
Research & Academic Awards
Awarded to an Individual
Honors faculty members for excellence in teaching project management curricula in higher education.
Awarded to an Individual
Recognizes the author(s) of a published book that significantly advances project management knowledge, concepts, and practice.
Awarded to an Individual
This award seeks to advance knowledge in the field of design, procurement, and/or construction by providing practical contributions and solutions to the engineering and construction industry.
Awarded to an Individual
Celebrates an individual or group of individuals whose work has significantly advanced the concepts, knowledge, and practices of project management.
Awarded to an Individual
Recognizes and celebrates emerging leaders in the academic field of Project, Program, or Portfolio Management with potential achievements to make a significant impact on the field and practice.
Awarded to an Individual
Recognizes excellence in student development of original concepts in project management that advance the concepts, tools, and techniques of managing project-oriented tasks.