In 2024, I had the incredible honor of serving on the Judging Committee for the PMI PMO Global Awards, the world’s largest and most prestigious recognition program for PMOs. Organized by the PMO Global Alliance (PMOGA), a subcommunity within the Project Management Institute (PMI), this competition highlights excellence across six global regions—Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and North America. It also awards the highly coveted World PMO of the Year Award and recognizes outstanding achievements in 16 specific PMO topics through Excellence Distinctions.
As a judge, I had the privilege of reviewing applications from organizations around the globe. This process offered a unique window into how different PMOs operate, innovate, and adapt to meet their organizational needs. I was particularly inspired by the creative ways PMOs introduced methodologies tailored to their company cultures and project types. It underscored the importance of aligning PMO practices with organizational goals while fostering adaptability and innovation.
Although I wasn’t able to attend the award ceremony, which was held in December 2024 in Istanbul, Türkiye, as part of the PMO unCon 2024, being involved in this prestigious program was a deeply rewarding experience. It allowed me to explore how PMOs around the world are navigating complex challenges, driving strategy execution, and delivering measurable value to their organizations.
Participating in the PMI PMO Global Awards has reinforced my passion for PMO excellence and my belief in the power of PMOs to bridge strategy and execution. I’m grateful to PMI and PMOGA for the opportunity to contribute to such an impactful initiative and to learn from the inspiring work of PMO leaders across industries and regions.
What about you?
Have you participated in similar programs or worked with innovative PMOs? I’d love to hear your insights and experiences. Let’s connect and exchange ideas!