What is PMI Future 50?
Future 50 honors 50 rising leaders who are reshaping the future and accelerating innovation in their industries and around the world. These next-generation leaders are turning ideas into reality helping to create, build, and transform the world. See our 2021 Future 50 honorees.
How are the honorees chosen?
To select Future 50 honorees, PMI asks experts and stakeholders around the world to submit their nominations. A special thought leadership committee reviews the nominees and creates a short list of candidates. Candidates are further vetted to select the 50 honorees who best represent the full spectrum of regions, industries, and project achievements.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Honorees must be no more than age 35 and have at least one specific achievement to call out, whether that is a role on a significant project, a younger-than-usual promotion, an idea-to-action output, or other platform of note.
What is the deadline to submit nominations?
All nominations must be submitted on or before Friday, 14 January 2022. Submit your nomination(s) here.
Can I nominate someone who is not a project manager by title but manages projects?
Yes! Some honorees may have the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification while others may not even describe themselves as project managers. What unites the Future 50 is a commitment to project work as the foundation of positive impact, for today and tomorrow.
Can I nominate multiple people from the same organization?
Yes, you can nominate multiple people from the same organization, but keep in mind Future 50 seeks representation across various industries, geographies, startups, public companies, nonprofits, and government. Honorees will be gender-balanced, as well as ethnically and experientially diverse.
Are my nominees guaranteed to be selected as a Future 50 honoree?
Unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee a candidate’s selection. We receive a large number of qualified applicants with impressive accomplishments and the selection committee must make difficult choices between these high-caliber candidates.
Will someone from PMI be contacting my nominees during the vetting process?
Yes, there is a possibility that someone from PMI or one of our partners will be contacting various nominees to understand more about their background and experiences. This is solely an attempt to learn more about the nominee and is not a guarantee or signal that a nominee will be selected as a Future 50 honoree.
Are the Future 50 honorees ranked?
No, the Future 50 honorees are not ranked as they are a group of 50 young leaders that represents the full spectrum of regions, industries, and achievements.
What do Future 50 honorees win?
Being selected as a Future 50 honoree is a fantastic opportunity to elevate the profiles of these young leaders! In addition to being featured on a dedicated microsite, honorees will be featured in our promotions of the Future 50. This includes but is not limited to global social media campaigns from PMI social channels, a press release, blog posts, and more.
Honorees will receive a social media toolkit to promote the award with their networks, receive invitations to network with fellow and past honorees, and be considered for global PMI speaking engagements.
When does the 2022 Future 50 nomination process open?
The nomination process opens on Wednesday, 1 December 2021. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, 14 January 2022. Submit your nomination(s) here.
When will I know who was selected as a Future 50 honoree?
Future 50 honorees will be announced in July 2022.
Who can I contact with questions?
Please contact the PMI Future 50 Team at [email protected].