Nominee Eligibility

• Nominees must have demonstrated measurable and meaningful expertise in project management, contributing to PMI for at least ten of the past fifteen years.
• Nominees must be a PMI member in good standing at the time of nomination.
• Current Board of Directors, Nomination Committee, BVAC members, PMI team members, PMI contractors, and/or PMI consultants are not eligible to be nominated for this award.

Nominator Eligibility

• Nominators must be current PMI Region Mentors, Global Volunteer Leaders (including designated project teams), or current PMI Fellows.
• PMI team members, Board of Directors, and Nomination Committee, and BVAC members are not eligible to nominate an individual for this award.
• Current PMI team members, PMI contractors, and/or PMI consultants are not eligible to act as a nominator for this award.
• PMI Fellows serving on the candidate review committees are not eligible to be a nominator or write a letter of reference.

Excellence in Leadership

• Recognizes individuals whose leadership has advanced and influenced PMI and the project management profession on a broad scale.
• Recognizes those who have shaped the project management profession's future through thought leadership—making it easy and being welcoming to others with groundbreaking initiatives, and impactful contributions that elevate standards, practices, and overall visibility.
• Recognizes those that create an inclusive environment within the project management profession, encouraging collaboration and empowering others to contribute and thrive within the profession. Their actions propel the profession's ongoing growth, innovation, and long-term success while supporting its continuous evolution.

Excellence through Impact on the Project Management Profession

• Recognizes individuals whose commitment to excellence and the pursuit of knowledge inspires others to grow and contribute to advancing the profession.
• Recognizes individuals whose significant and lasting contributions, marked by demonstrable outcomes and transformative effects, demonstrate unwavering dedication and set a high standard of excellence.
• Recognizes individuals who, fueled by a passion for exploration, have continually aspired to greater heights and expanded the boundaries of what is possible.

Excellence in Volunteer Service Commitment to PMI

• Recognizes individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment, continuous engagement, and exceptional contributions through their service to the Institute, advancing the mission, values, and goals of the project management profession.
• Recognizes individuals who embody dedication, integrity, and impact, they consistently go beyond expectations, inspiring, leading, and supporting others.
• Recognizes individuals whose leadership and actions, remind us that together we can achieve more, fostering a collaborative spirit that drives the profession forward.

Process

The PMI Fellow Award follows a two-step selection process:

• Nomination Submission:
  • An eligible nominator identifies a deserving candidate and submits a nomination letter.

• Review and Selection:
  • An internal review committee, composed of PMI volunteers, evaluates all nominations and selects a group of finalists.
  • Finalists will be contacted and provided with instructions to submit a comprehensive package detailing their full credentials.
  • A separate team of PMI volunteers will review the finalist submissions to determine the honorees.

PMI reserves the right not to select any winner for a particular year if the evaluations performed indicate that nominations do not meet the stated criteria.

Nomination Guidelines

Each nomination must include a nomination letter, up to three pages in length, that showcases the nominee’s most impactful contributions.

As part of the submission, the nominator must disclose their relationship with the nominee, including any business, professional, or employment-related connections.

The nomination letter must adhere to the following formatting guidelines:

• Font: Arial, 11-point:
• Spacing: Single-spaced
• Margins: Standard (1 inch/2.5 cm)
• All submissions must be completed through PMI's designated award platform in PDF format. Submissions received through any other method will not be considered.

Nominate

The overview should adhere to the following guidelines:

• Nomination letters must be submitted in English, the official business language of PMI Global.
• When preparing your nomination letter, please follow the structure outlined below to provide a comprehensive and clear submission. Each section plays a critical role in presenting the nominee's qualifications for consideration.
• The nomination letter should adhere to the following guidelines:
  • Section 1: Nominee Introduction
    • Provide a brief introduction of the nominee.
    • Include details about your relationship with the nominee and how you are familiar with their work and contributions.
  • Section 2: Significant Contributions to PMI and the Profession
    • Highlight the nominee's most impactful contributions to PMI and the project management profession.
    • Organize your examples around the PMI Fellow Award Pillars and criteria.
  • Section 3: Embodiment of PMI Culture Values
    • Explain why you believe this individual embodies the character of a PMI Fellow.
    • Reflect on how the nominee demonstrates PMI's cultural values.