AWARDs
Project Manager of the Year 2023
This award is to recognize and encourage excellence in the project manager role of project delivery in/with an organization. Among other competing project managers, this is to award an individual who has demonstrated outstanding competence in the management of one or more projects, and excellent leadership of their project team, motivating them to achieve or even exceed the project objectives and customer expectations. In achieving this excellence, the individual should have clearly demonstrated the use of project management methodology and best practices in the delivery of the project. The competency exhibited in the use of project management standards and how they contributed to the success of the project must be evident. The desired outcome of such excellent delivery of the project must have a significant impact for the organization, the public or both.
Project of the Year 2023
To recognize superior performance and impact of project management practice. The project of the year would have involved complex situations and/or large projects; involved dexterous navigation to implement; completed to meet stakeholders' requirements; and fit for intended purpose. The project should have delivered benefits that stakeholders accepted and confirm fit for purpose.
Best Startup Project of the Year 2023
The success of Startup projects is critical to drive economic change, as well as culture and mindset shifts to improve the socio-economic lives of people. This Award is to recognize individuals who have shown exceptional entrepreneurial skills, creativity, talent and innovation with the application of Project Management “Best Practices” to execute any type of project, meeting a “Specific Need” and has shown outstanding achievements in business and service to the Ghanaian Society.
Project Management Company of the Year
To recognize distinct excellence and consistent delivery of value from project management activities. The organization has a verifiable track record of project success, effective stakeholder management and strong contribution to strategic objectives. The organization improves project management knowledge base and is an epitome of organizational project management excellence.
Distinguished Contribution to PM Award
This award recognizes the promotion of excellence in project management practice, education,promotion and certification in Ghana; bringing recognition to the project management community in Ghana. Nominee(s) should have made an outstanding contribution to the practice of the project management profession in Ghana by demonstrating significant thought-leadership and initiative in advancing project management concepts, techniques, practices, or theories through the effective application and/or advancement of project management knowledge and principles.
Innovative Project Award
To support highly innovative, high-impact projects that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate the field of project management. Projects deemed innovative may introduce a new paradigm; challenge current paradigms; look at existing project problems from new perspectives; or exhibit other uniquely creative qualities. The Innovative Project Award promotes unexplored ideas in project management, peculiar to the needs and demands of our environment.
Donor Project of the Year Award
The recipient of this award will be an international donor-funded project that was most successful in achieving intended impact, quality and coverage by strict adherence to the Five Principles of Project Management in the Development Sector. The project would therefore show very good project planning during all the phases of a typical development project. In other words, this project shows that project management is Balanced, Comprehensive, Integrated, Participatory and interactive throughout the Project Life-Cycle.
Environment Impact Project Award
Environment problems are increasingly becoming more severe as demonstrated by climate change. This award seeks to identify and recognize projects that are safeguarding the future of the planet and creating a sustainable environment within which to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Projects with a focus on the conservation of resources; improving the quality of air and water; energy efficiency; use of renewable energy sources; recycling; or creating awareness for these areas.
Social Impact Project Award
This award seeks to recognize individuals or groups of persons who apply project management principles and methodology in rolling out initiatives and programs that serve the good of society. The purpose of such a project should be to bring about social change that will benefit or improve the lives of vulnerable Individuals, communities and society; or solve identifiable social problems.
Economic Impact Award
The Economic Impact Award recognizes projects for their financial performance, growth, revenue generation, wage generation, job creation and overall impact on the economy, either at the micro, meso, or macro-levels. This award is committed to demonstrating the value of economic development work for local communities; the pursuit of best practices in economic development through projects; and the attainment of the highest standards of professional conduct and competence in the project management space. Ultimately, the award honors community or mega projects that propel economic development efforts, which in-turn promotes growth and prosperity in communities.
Project Director of the Year 2023
This award is to recognize a senior level executive who is a champion or sponsor of projects with/within an organization. The person must have demonstrated great leadership and support to achieving projects goals and overall contribution to strategic objectives.This award is to recognize a senior level executive who is a champion or sponsor of projects with/within an organization. The person must have demonstrated great leadership and support to achieving projects goals and overall contribution to strategic objectives.
Project Team of the Year 2023
This award is to recognize team efforts for successful projects execution. The team should have exhibited bravery, camaraderie, collaboration and excellent execution of projects. In addition, the team demonstrates collective responsibility and adaptable to change
AWARDs
Project Manager of the Year 2019/20
This award is to recognize and encourage excellence in the project manager role of project delivery in/with an organization. Among other competing project managers, this is to award an individual who has demonstrated outstanding competence in the management of one or more projects, and excellent leadership of their project team, motivating them to achieve or even exceed the project objectives and customer expectations. In achieving this excellence, the individual should have clearly demonstrated the use of project management methodology and best practices in the delivery of the project. The competency exhibited in the use of project management standards and how they contributed to the success of the project must be evident. The desired outcome of such excellent delivery of the project must have a significant impact for the organization, the public or both.
Project of the Year 2019/20
To recognize superior performance and impact of project management practice. The project of the year would have involved complex situations and/or large projects; involved dexterous navigation to implement; completed to meet stakeholders’ requirements; and fit for intended purpose. The project should have delivered benefits that stakeholders accepted and confirm fit for purpose.
Best Startup Project of the Year 2019/20
The success of Startup projects is critical to drive economic change, as well as culture and mindset shifts to improve the socio-economic lives of people. This Award is to recognize individuals who have shown exceptional entrepreneurial skills, creativity, talent and innovation with the application of Project Management “Best Practices” to execute any type of project, meeting a “Specific Need” and has shown outstanding achievements in business and service to the Ghanaian Society.
Project Management Company of the Year
To recognize distinct excellence and consistent delivery of value from project management activities. The organization has a verifiable track record of project success, effective stakeholder management and strong contribution to strategic objectives. The organization improves project management knowledge base and is an epitome of organizational project management excellence.
Distinguished Contribution to PM Award
This award recognizes the promotion of excellence in project management practice, education,promotion and certification in Ghana; bringing recognition to the project management community in Ghana. Nominee(s) should have made an outstanding contribution to the practice of the project management profession in Ghana by demonstrating significant thought-leadership and initiative in advancing project management concepts, techniques, practices, or theories through the effective application and/or advancement of project management knowledge and principles.
Innovative Project Award
To support highly innovative, high-impact projects that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate the field of project management. Projects deemed innovative may introduce a new paradigm; challenge current paradigms; look at existing project problems from new perspectives; or exhibit other uniquely creative qualities. The Innovative Project Award promotes unexplored ideas in project management, peculiar to the needs and demands of our environment.
Donor Project of the Year Award
The recipient of this award will be an international donor-funded project that was most successful in achieving intended impact, quality and coverage by strict adherence to the Five Principles of Project Management in the Development Sector. The project would therefore show very good project planning during all the phases of a typical development project. In other words, this project shows that project management is Balanced, Comprehensive, Integrated, Participatory and interactive throughout the Project Life-Cycle.