06.11.2026 Author: IPMA Awards

Excellence Starts with You: Applications for the IPMA Global Individual Awards 2027 Are Now Open!

Behind every successful project is an exceptional individual whose vision, leadership, and dedication turn challenges into opportunities and ambitions into achievements. Great project management is not only about delivering results — it is about inspiring people, driving innovation, and creating a lasting impact.

The International Project Management Association (IPMA) is delighted to announce that applications for the IPMA Global Individual Awards 2027 are officially open! This is an opportunity for outstanding project management professionals from around the world to showcase their achievements, demonstrate their expertise, and gain international recognition for their contributions to the profession.

The IPMA Global Individual Awards, based on the internationally recognized IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (ICB4) standard, celebrate professionals who go beyond expectations, demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovative thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence. Whether you have successfully managed a complex project, inspired teams through agile leadership, championed sustainability and inclusion, or driven organizational transformation, these awards provide a platform to highlight your achievements and inspire the global project management community.

Find Your Category and Take the Next Step Toward Excellence!

The IPMA Global Individual Awards offer a unique opportunity to gain international recognition for your professional competencies and achievements in the following categories:

  • Project Manager of the Year
  • Agile Leader of the Year
  • Young Project Manager of the Year
  • Sustainability (Young) Project Manager
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award
  • PMO Leader of the Year

More than a competition, the IPMA Global Individual Awards offer an opportunity to reflect on your professional journey, demonstrate your expertise, and become part of a global community of outstanding project management professionals.

The finalists of the IPMA Global Individual Awards 2027 will be honored at the prestigious IPMA Global Awards Gala, held as the grand finale of the 36th IPMA World Congress in Venice, Italy, bringing together exceptional professionals from around the world to celebrate excellence in project management.

Beyond international recognition, participants will also receive valuable feedback from experienced judges, highlighting their professional strengths and identifying opportunities for further development and growth.

Your achievements deserve to be recognized on the global stage!

Explore the award categories, review the application requirements, and take the first step toward international recognition.

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