The Wait Is Over – Meet the IPMA Project Manager of the Year 2026 Finalists!

The moment has arrived!

The IPMA Global Individual Awards Team is delighted to announce the finalists in one of the most prestigious and highly competitive categories of the IPMA Global Individual Awards – Project Manager of the Year 2026.

This award recognizes outstanding project managers who consistently transform vision into reality through exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and professional excellence. Across industries, sectors, and project environments, these finalists have demonstrated the ability to deliver meaningful results while inspiring teams, engaging stakeholders, and creating lasting value.

Following a rigorous international assessment process, this year’s finalists have distinguished themselves through their achievements, competence, and commitment to excellence in project management.

Meet the Project Manager of the Year 2026 finalists by alphabetical order:

• Adam Bandy (Hungary), with a project QVIK, Innopay Ltd.
• O’Ryan Africa (South Africa), with a project Lourens River Flood Alleviation, City of Cape Town
• Umar Sahli (Saudi Arabia), with a project Delivering Saudi Arabia’s National Technical Facilities Intelligence, Solutions by stc

We proudly celebrate this year’s finalists and their exceptional contributions to the project profession. Their achievements reflect not only strong project delivery and leadership capabilities but also the curiosity, adaptability, and ambition that define the next generation of project managers. By turning ideas into impact and challenges into opportunities, they are setting new standards for excellence and inspiring the future of project leadership.

The final rankings will be announced during the IPMA Global Awards Gala Ceremony on 18 September 2026 in Hiroshima, Japan. This year’s Awards Gala will be a special occasion, marking the closing of the 35th 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.

Tickets for the Gala are available here: IPMA World Congress 2026 Tickets – Secure your participation now!