Celebrate Our Chapter Awards Finalists and Honorees

Congratulations to the 2026 Chapter Leadership Impact Award honorees and Chapter of the Year finalists! Through exceptional leadership, service, and dedication, these volunteers and chapters have strengthened their communities, advanced the profession, and inspired meaningful impact worldwide. Congratulations to all—this is how the future gets made. Meet the honorees.

Upcoming Deadlines

Past Due l Update Chapter Logos on all materials

7 August | Retire or update any PMP materials that reference the old exam content 

13 November | Submit Reimbursement for Chapter Activities 

13 November | Complete unfinished Chapter Leader Orientation courses

Annual Plan Wizard Launches 1 September

The new Annual Plan Wizard is required for Chapter Charter Renewal by 31 March 2027. It goes live in Chapter System on 1 September 2026 and walks you through building your annual plan, tracking progress against it, and flagging where you want PMI support. A training session runs 9 September at 9AM Eastern Time (UTC -4). Your Chapter Engagement Team can help if you have questions before then. Register for the training.

A Simpler Way to Stay Informed
Starting 2 September, PMInsight becomes your dedicated bi-weekly volunteer newsletter. Receive PMI news, strategic initiatives, flagship campaigns, volunteer opportunities, recognition, and high-value resources directly in your inbox. This news page will be retired, yet you can look forward to the same delivery schedule with more relevant content in a simpler communications experience.

Marketing Portal Resources
Strengthen Your Chapter Communications: Turn every message into an opportunity to engage and grow your community. Discover a 4-step framework in the Chapter Communications Guide, watch the on-demand webinar, and access the latest marketing resources to help your chapter communicate with greater clarity, consistency, and impact.

PMI News

2025 PMI Annual Report: Connect, Learn, Give Back 

The 2025 Annual Report is now live. It sets out what our community delivered over the year, including connecting 313 skilled volunteers with 65 nonprofit organizations to deliver 84 projects globally. Behind every one of those numbers are chapter volunteers who gave their time. Share the report with yours, and use the figures in member communications, board updates, and recruitment conversations so people can see where their work landed. Read the 2025 Annual Report.

 

Tribute to PMI Fellow, Robert “Bob” G. Staples

With great sadness, we share the passing of PMI Fellow, Robert “Bob” G. Staples. Throughout his career, Bob authored numerous PMI publications, contributed research and thought leadership on project management in the pharmaceutical industry, and shared his expertise through presentations, workshops, and PMI events. We invite you to visit his memorial page to honor his memory and reflect on his legacy.

Chapter News

Your Monthly Updates Are Here

The August Chapter Updates Deck is now available. The consistent monthly format covers current PMI initiatives, key messages, and a calendar of important dates for use in internal Chapter Leader meetings and volunteer planning. Plus, complement your events with the August Walk In Walk Out (WIWO) Slides, designed for external, member-facing use, and displayed at the start, close, or throughout event breaks.

 

Learn from Successful Chapter Practices

Explore our growing library of chapter case studies featuring real-world successes in sustainability, social impact, ATP partnerships, and mentoring from chapters around the globe. Discover ideas you can adapt locally, then submit your own best practice for consideration as a future case study and help inspire fellow chapter leaders worldwide.

 

Support Members with New Sustainability Resources

Sustainability is the key driver of project success, delivering results that benefit people, planet, and prosperity. Your chapter can help members connect to this critical, in demand capability by sharing our latest resources. Our Sustainability Essentials page includes new thought leadership and certification enablements, chapter case studies, and an upcoming webinar. Explore Sustainability Resources.

 

All About Agile

Organizations become agile when four conditions are in place. Learn what they are in our latest thought leadership report Closing the Change-Readiness Gap: What Gets Lost Between Strategy and Execution. On 23 July, we also introduce the Agile Practice Guide – Second Edition, which modernizes our agile guidance to better support today’s delivery realities and evolving organizational needs. Unlock Agile Resources.

PMI Events

Join Our Webinar: Sustainability in the Age of Uncertainty

Discover how sustainability drives innovation, strengthens resilience, and creates long-term value in a rapidly changing world. Explore the new Certified Sustainable Project Professional (CSPP)™ and learn how people-centered leadership can help organizations thrive. Join us at 8 AM Eastern Time (UTC -4) on 31 August and earn 1 PDU. Register Today.

 

Join the Awards Celebration at PMI Global Summit

The PMI Awards Ceremony is a celebration of the people, projects and communities driving project success around the world. Taking place during PMI® Global Summit Detroit, it's an opportunity to connect with peers, recognize excellence and celebrate the impact our global community creates together. Explore the toolkit and help your members be part of the experience.

 

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