Big Reveal – Meet the IPMA Project Manager of the Year 2025 Finalists!

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here!

The IPMA Global Individual Awards Team is beyond excited to introduce the finalists in one of our most prestigious and competitive categories — Project Manager of the Year 2025!

This award celebrates individuals who don’t just manage projects — they lead them with passion, precision, and purpose. Regardless of project size, complexity, or sector, these individuals have demonstrated world-class leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to turn vision into results.

After a rigorous, international assessment process, the best of the best have emerged. 🌍

Here they are represented alphabetically:

• Attila Saghi (Hungary), project Diplomacy in Design – A Leadership Journey at the Capitol of Europe, Solution Architect Ltd
• Andrew John Ovens (Italy) – Wind3 and HISPAM Delivery, ZTE
• Gracia Lacabex (Spain) Metro De Lima L1 and Renfe high capacity, Alstom
• Mohamed Izedin Mohamed (Saudi Arabia) – Zone C Bulk earth Works and Retaining Walls (Port Development), Alfahd Company Trading, Industry & Contracting

Let’s give a huge round of applause to these outstanding professionals—and to everyone who took part in this year’s competition. Whether you made it to the finals or not, your dedication, ideas, and boldness are what move our profession forward.

The final rankings — Gold, Silver, and Bronze — will be revealed at the dazzling IPMA Global Awards Gala Ceremony on September 19, 2025, in Berlin, Germany.

This year’s Awards Gala will be special, as we celebrate 60 years of IPMA — the world’s oldest project management association — and closing of the 34th IPMA World Congress!

We warmly invite you to join us for this special occasion and honour the achievements of the world’s most exceptional project professionals.