• Step 1  
  Anyone can nominate either himself or herself or a colleague. A “Nomination Statement” is provided via the electronic nomination form on the PMI Chapter Web Site addressing the elements of the selection criteria. The Cut Off date for nominations is COB 26 June 2006.
   

• Step 2
  The award committee will develop a short list of approximately 12 people to complete a full nomination based on the contents of the ‘Nomination Statement’.
   

• Step 3
  The short listed candidates will be advised of the detailed criteria by 3 July 2006 and will complete a full nomination by 24 July 2006
   

• Step 4
  The award committee will select 3 finalists based on the full nomination form by 4 August 2006.
   

• Step 5
  Arrangements will be made to interview the finalists. This will occur either via: a) telephone conference, or b) for those attending PMOZ, by face to face interviews
   

• Step 6
  The award committee will interview the 3 finalists during the period 8-13 August and decide on the Winner. The Winner will then be confidentially advised and logistic arrangements made for them to travel to Sydney for the Awards Dinner and attendance at PROMAC06.
   

• Step 7
  The Winner is to be formally announced at the PMI/AIPM Dinner on 26 September. They will receive a perpetual trophy (engraved with the Winner’s name) to be held for one year and a commemorative plaque engraved with the Winner’s name and attendance at the PROMAC06 Conference. If the Winner is domiciled in Sydney, a credit to the value of $2,000 will be made to attend an additional Conference or event within the next year. 

Commentary – 
 
The award process is designed to encourage wide participation. It is open to all PMI members. The initial nomination process is simple and straightforward. Selected ‘short-listed’ nominees will have to undertake significant work on their application but have a “one-in-four” chance of winning a $1,000 prize. The overall winner has a total prize value of $4,000.
 
The selection criteria and the award focus on the Project Manager and his/her contribution and skill, not the project. The size of the project is not a factor, nor is the success of the project. A person who ‘turns round’ a small project that was heading for failure is as likely to be successful as a person who managers a successful large project.
 
Attending PMOZ is not mandatory; a telephone interview will be arranged with candidates who cannot be in Melbourne.
 
Selection Criteria - PMOTY
 
Primary Criteria:
 
The PM has made a significant positive difference to the outcome of a project (or section of a major project) in the year preceding the award cut off date. This may be delivering a successful project or “turning around” a project that was in trouble – the award is for the PM’s capability and contribution, not the project.
 
The PM’s contribution is recognised and supported by his/her employer, customer/client and team (Stage 2 processes will require testimonials from each).

 
Supporting Criteria:
 
The PM has a good track record of delivering successful projects and/or making a positive contribution to project outcomes.
 
The PM has a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Project Management theory (e.g. preferably holds PMP, RegPM, or a DPM, PhD, etc in Project Management).
 
The PM has demonstrated support for the development of the PM profession (e.g. presented papers, undertaken research, encouraged professionalism within his/her organisation, supported the growth of a PMI Chapter, etc.)
 
Supporting criteria are used to separate candidates who are deemed to have similar levels of success when judged on the primary criteria.

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