Closing Date: October 1, 2009
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!
Complete an Application
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
- 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.
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
Authenticity Review and
Application Scoring
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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.
