Criterion 1
The nominated book has the potential to contribute important knowledge, ideas, and techniques that are likely to have a lasting influence. The book develops concepts, techniques, and outcomes and is likely to become an important point of reference in project management or the sub-field of the book.
Criterion 2
The book has the potential to impact project practice. The impact ranges from direct application to policy and/or practice to influencing perspectives.
Criterion 3
The argument, line of reasoning or analysis is sound and effectively presented.
Criterion 4
The argument, line of reasoning, or analysis is sound and effectively presented.
The nominated book must have been published in English during the previous calendar year in a field relevant to project management.
- The book may come from academic or practitioner literature.
- Author(s) do not need to be PMI members.
- For books that are not first editions, only the substantive changes since the preceding edition will be considered as eligible material and should be highlighted in the nomination packet.
However, a few types of books are ineligible for the award.
- Books authored or co-authored by a current PMI team member
- Books authored by a PMI team member based on their contracted work/activity
- Textbooks
- Edited books
- Standards of accrediting bodies, including those of PMI
- Books authored by individuals or organizations that have failed to comply with PMI policies and procedures, including PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Current members of PMI’s Board of Directors or PMI’s Academic Insight Team (AIT) may not participate in nomination or evaluation.