DISHA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2027
CATEGORY 08
Grand Project of the Year 2027

PURPOSE
Selects the single project that, in the Grand Jury’s judgement, best represents DISHA 2027’s standard of project excellence, value and impact.

ELIGIBILITY
No separate nomination. Automatically considered from eligible winners of project-focused awards 5–7 and 9–16. The Grand Jury may define an eligible subset before nominations open if required.

EVIDENCE
Existing winning submission, finalist presentation, due-diligence evidence and any short clarification requested by the Grand Jury.

SCORING
30% Overall value & impact: Magnitude, quality and durability of benefits.
25% Project management excellence: Professional excellence in governance, delivery, risk and leadership.
15% Distinctiveness & innovation: Why the project stands apart from other category winners.
15% Complexity overcome: Difficulty of the challenge and quality of response.
10% Responsible & sustainable outcomes: Ethical, social, environmental and long-term considerations.
5% Learning value: Contribution of the project story to the profession.

ROUTE
Automatic consideration
PROPOSED POST-SHORTLISTING FEE
No separate fee

Fees, calendar and geographic boundary await confirmation before launch. Initial nomination is free. General rules and category-specific eligibility both apply.
Contact: disha.awards@pmipunechapter.com

SUBMISSION RESOURCES
Award family: Project of the Year
Editable presentation: DISHA_2027_Project_of_the_Year_Template.pptx (15 slides)
Applicant guide: DISHA_2027_Applicant_Submission_Guide.pdf
This is supporting material only: Grand Project has no separate application.
Check the published call and any finalist invitation for format, deadlines, fee or waiver terms and presentation timing.