Through innovation, collaboration, and a dedication to outcomes that matter, project leaders model the qualities that drive the world forward—leading us all towards a brighter future. Nominate the people, PMOs, and project achievements that made a difference in 2021.
Beginning in 2022, all projects will be nominated for PMI Project of the Year regardless of budget or region, and recognize project excellence through the following awards:
1. PMI Project of the Year Award
2. PMI Large and Mega Project Award and PMI Small and Mid-size Project Award
Number of Awards
The PMI Fellow Award is the highest and most prestigious individual award presented by the Project Management Institute for service to the organization and profession.
The PMI Eric Jenett Person of the Year Award recognizes and honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the project management profession or its practice.
The PMI Rising Leader Award recognizes and honors a young professional who has made significant impact in advancing the knowledge standards, practices and ethics of project management.
The PMI Project of the Year Award recognizes a single, best in class project from all Project of the Year submissions, regardless of budget or region. Projects that were previously categorized for the Project Excellence Award will now submit their nomination for Project of the Year.
NEW! PMI Large and Mega Project Award
NEW! PMI Small and Mid-size Project Award
The PMI PMO of the Year Award honors a PMO that has demonstrated superior organizational project management abilities by adding value to its organization through its support of strategic initiatives.
Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.
Login to the award with your email and password.
Create your online application.
During the Call for Nominations period, your submission can be saved as DRAFT until all required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the
icon in the Application Summary section.
On completion, save your Nomination as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application section in the right column.
Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the PMI Professional Awards Team at awards@pmi.org
Deadline for entry is 31 March 2022
Eligibility varies from award to award. Some awards require PMI membership, others do not. Please review each award description for details.
The purpose, eligibility, criteria and nomination procedures for each award appear here. Information also is available by contacting awards@pmi.org.
All applicants and/or nominees for PMI Professional Awards must sign and return the completed PMI Professional Awards Program Permissions and Release Document and include it with their nomination package.
If you have additional questions about this form, contact awards@pmi.org.
There is no application fee to apply for any of the PMI Professional Awards.
Evaluators vary by award. All evaluators are PMI volunteers who are experienced practitioners who have successfully demonstrated project management expertise. Many volunteer evaluator positions are posted in February through PMI’s Volunteer Relationship Management System (VRMS).
Awards will be announced during PMI Global Summit in Q4 2022.
The Professional Awards program is administered by the PMI Brand Department.
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