2009 Project Manager of the Year Award (PMOTY)
Do you know a project manager who has gone above and beyond the call of duty?
Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve.
Nominate yourself or a fellow project manager for the Project Manager of the Year Award!
About the Project Manager of the Year Award
The PMI Washington, DC Chapter is proud to announce the 2009 Project Manager of the Year Award (PMOTY). This award will be given to a deserving Project Manager who exemplifies the values we hold as Project Management practioners.
2008 Project Manager of the Year
We were fortunate to have an incredibly talented group of nominees during the 2008 inaugural year of the PMOTY.
Learn more about the 2008 PM of the Year Award Winners
Schedule
- July 15, 2009 – Nomination Period Opens
- Verification Committee reviews authenticity and scores applications.
- References will be contacted during the Nomination period.
- October 1, 2009 – Nomination Period Closes
- Top 3 Nominees are determined
- October 1 - November 1, 2009
- Top 3 Nominees are interviewed
- Awardee selected
- November 1 - 31, 2009
- Letters to employers
- Invitation of the top 3 Nominees and their Nominators to the Awards Presentation
- December 2009 PM Tools
- Top Three Nominees present their projects
- December 2009 Monthly Dinner Meeting
- Presentation of Award
- 2010
- PM of the Year may be asked by the chapter to speak at PMI Conferences (paid for by the chapter)
2009 Nomination Form
The PMOTY nomination form is an online application during which you'll be asked to provide 5 references. Review the nomination form questions prior to starting the application.
To nominate yourself or someone else, please fill out the online nomination form.
Click Here To Complete A Nomination Form
Read more about the awards committee policies and procedures.
If you have any questions, please contact PMOTY@pmiwdc.org
Selection Criteria
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PM is a member of PMIWDC and PMI in good standing. Good standing means that current year dues at the national and chapter level are paid.
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PM has made a significant positive difference to the outcome of a project (or a section of a major project) in the year preceding the award application cut off date (October 1, 2008 – October 1, 2009). The success of the project is not a primary criterion; instead the award is for the PM’s capability and contribution to that project.
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PM’s contribution is recognized and supported by his/her management, customer or end user, and project team.
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The PM has a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Project Management theory and preferably holds a PMI certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PgMP)
The Award
The Awardee will receive Recognition via:
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Monetary Gift (TBD)
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Public presentation of award at the December 2009 monthly dinner meeting
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Bio and Picture on the PMI Washington, DC Chapter website
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Press release from the PMI Washington, DC Chapter
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A letter from the Washington, DC Chapter to the Awardee’s employer or customer (if self-employed)
Two Runner Ups will receive:
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Monetary Gift (TBD)
- The opportunity to present their project at the December 2009 PM Tools
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Mention at PMOTY award presentation
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A letter from the Washington, DC Chapter to the Awardee’s employer or customer (if self-employed)
Application Process
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The nominee’s supervisor or project sponsor, customer/end users (2), and project team members (2) are required to complete a written evaluation of the nominee’s abilities.
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The Verification Committee shall review the written evaluations and score them according to the selection criteria noted above.
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Only the top 3 Nominees will proceed to the final candidate selection process.
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The Verification Committee will complete verbal verifications with the references of the top three nominees.
Final Candidate Selection
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The top 3 Nominees for the award shall have verbal interviews with the Selection Committee.
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After verbal interviews, the Selection committee will choose the PM of the Year Award winner.