Who can apply
Normally conferred by the Grand Jury based on confidential nominations invited from senior professionals, past leaders or the Awards Council. Self-nomination is not recommended. There need not be a recipient every year.
PMI membership and certification are generally optional. Work must be authorised for submission and capable of evidencing outcomes. General and category-specific eligibility both apply.
Evidence to prepare
Career record; sustained impact; contribution to institutions/standards/education/research/practice; mentoring legacy; independent references; ethics record.
Link each claim to a labelled exhibit, baseline and measurable result. Redact confidential and unnecessary personal data. The evidence pack is limited to 10 pages or equivalent.
Invited nomination presentation
This honour follows a confidential, invited nomination route. Use the individual template only when invited or when the Secretariat requests supporting material.
The presentation supports the written nomination and evidence package. Follow the category requirements and any finalist invitation for the required format and timing.
How this award is evaluated
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| Criterion | Weight | What the jury looks for |
|---|---|---|
| Sustained professional impact | 30% | Long-term influence and demonstrable contribution across organisations/communities. |
| Advancement of the profession | 25% | Standards, practice, institutions, education, research or professional service. |
| Thought leadership | 15% | Ideas or frameworks that have influenced practice. |
| Mentoring & legacy | 15% | Development of people, communities and future leaders. |
| Ethics, credibility & service | 15% | Professional standing, integrity and service orientation. |
Each criterion uses a 1–5 evidence scale. Recommended weighted score = Σ(weight × score ÷ 5). A 70/100 quality threshold informs jury judgement, with the option to confer no award.
How this honour is conferred
This is a scarce, jury-conferred honour. The recommended route is confidential nominations invited from senior professionals, past leaders or the Awards Council. Self-nomination is not recommended. Contact the Secretariat to ask about the invitation route; an enquiry does not constitute an accepted nomination.
There is no separate application charge in the proposed fee schedule. The jury may confer no award.
Category guidance
This honour should remain scarce. The jury may withhold it without explanation beyond stating that no award was conferred.
Before applying, check the final nomination window, geographic eligibility and fee or waiver terms. Category scoring criteria and weightings will be frozen before nominations open.