DISHA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2027
CATEGORY 12
Sustainable Project of the Year

PURPOSE
Recognises a project that integrates environmental, social and economic sustainability into decisions and outcomes and demonstrates measurable long-term value.

ELIGIBILITY
Open across sectors. The project need not be a “green project”; sustainability must be integral and measurable, not a peripheral CSR activity.

EVIDENCE
Sustainability baseline; targets; lifecycle approach; environmental/social/economic measures; trade-offs; governance; realised benefits.

SCORING
30% Measurable sustainability impact: Quantified environmental/social/economic outcomes.
20% Integration into project decisions: Evidence sustainability shaped scope, design, procurement, risk and delivery.
20% Project management excellence: Governance and delivery quality.
10% Lifecycle & durability of benefits: Long-term impact beyond project close.
10% Innovation: New models, technologies or practices.
10% Stakeholder engagement: Engagement with affected stakeholders and beneficiaries.

ROUTE
Open nomination
PROPOSED POST-SHORTLISTING FEE
₹5,000 plus applicable GST

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: Social Impact & Sustainability
Editable presentation: DISHA_2027_Social_Impact_and_Sustainability_Template.pptx (15 slides)
Applicant guide: DISHA_2027_Applicant_Submission_Guide.pdf
Use alongside the written nomination, category evidence and declarations.
Check the published call and any finalist invitation for format, deadlines, fee or waiver terms and presentation timing.