PMI Project of the Year
The PMI Project of the Year Award celebrates outstanding achievements in project management by recognizing initiatives that demonstrate excellence in practices that foster innovation with a strong focus on project success that drive superior organizational results and elevate our world.
Categories
This award includes winners in three different categories, with one overall winner named the Project of the Year:
PMI Engineering/Technology Project Award
Recognizes an initiative focused on the development, implementation, or enhancement of engineering or technology-based solutions. Projects in this category leverage innovative tools, systems or methodologies that address complex challenges, improve efficiency, and drive technological advancement.
PMI Social Project Award
Celebrates an initiative that delivers measurable positive impacts for individuals, organizations or communities by addressing societal challenges, enhancing quality of life or fostering growth and development. This category encompasses diverse fields, including marketing, education, social innovation, and community-building, among others.
PMI Construction/Infrastructure Project Award
Honors the successful completion of a construction or infrastructure project that exemplifies excellence in project management practices, showcases innovative approaches, and delivers a significant and lasting impact on the community it serves.
Key dates
3 February 2025 - Nominations open
4 April 2025 - Nominations close
Week of May 5 - Finalists notified
19-30 May 2025 - Finalist presentations
August 2025 - Category winners notified
November 2025 at Global Summit - Awards presentation
There is no fee to submit a nomination for PMI’s professional awards.
Eligibility:
- Projects of any type, from any industry, in public or private sectors are eligible.
- Projects may originate from any region.
- Projects must have been completed no more than 18 months prior to the nomination deadline.
- The Lead Nominator is not required to have PMI affiliation.
- Projects that have been previously won or been nominated for the PMI Project of the Year Award are not eligible for submission.
- Current PMI team members staff, PMI contractors, and/or PMI consultants are not eligible to apply or nominate a project for this award.
- Current PMI Board members and members of PMI Board Reporting Committees are not eligible to apply for or nominate a project for this award.
Why Apply
Earn industry recognition
Network with key decision-makers and influencers in your area of expertise.
Present at the PMI Global Summit
You may get the chance to present on stage at our most popular annual event.
Get press and media coverage
A well-publicized award win can help you reach a wider audience and attract new customers or clients.
Recent Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 Project of the Year winners. Learn more about these remarkable projects below.
2024 PMI Project of the Year and
2024 PMI Social Project Award
2024 PMI Construction/ Infrastructure/ Engineering Project Award