About the Project Manager of the Year Award

The PMI Washington, DC Chapter is proud to announce the inception of the Project Manager of the Year Award.  This Award will be given to a deserving Project Manager who exemplifies the values we hold as Project Management Practioners.

Nomination Form

The PMOTY nomination form is an online application during which you'll be asked to provide 5 references.  Please review the nomination form questions (PDF)  prior to starting the application.

To nominate yourself or someone else, please fill out the nomination form

Click Here To Complete A Nomination Form

Read more about the awards committee policies and procedures (PDF).

Selection Criteria

1. 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.

2. 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 (August 31, 2007 – August 31, 2008).  The success of the project is NOT a primary criterion; instead the award is for the PM’s capability and contribution to that project.

3. PM’s contribution is recognized and supported by his/her management, customer or end user, and project team.

4. 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:

• Public Presentation of Award at International Project Management Day

• Bio and Picture on the PMI Washington, DC Chapter website

• Honorarium

• A letter from the Washington, DC Chapter to the Awardee’s employer and customer/end-user

Two Runner Ups will receive:

• Recognition at International Project Management Day Award Presentation

• A letter from the PMI Washington DC Chapter to the Awardee’s employer and customer /end-user

Application Process

• 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.

• The Verification Committee shall review the written evaluations and score them according to the selection criteria noted above.

• Only the top 3 Nominees will proceed to the final candidate selection process.

• The Verification Committee will complete verbal verifications with the references of the top three nominees.

Final Candidate Selection

• The top 3 Nominees for the award shall have verbal interviews with the Selection Committee.

• After verbal interviews, the Selection committee will choose the PM of the Year Award winner.