DISHA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2027
CATEGORY 18
Programme Management Excellence Award

PURPOSE
Recognises outstanding management of a programme comprising interdependent projects and change initiatives to realise strategic benefits.

ELIGIBILITY
Programmes with multiple related components and clearly defined benefits. A collection of unrelated projects is not sufficient.

EVIDENCE
Programme roadmap; benefits map; interdependency management; governance; stakeholder alignment; outcome/benefit metrics; risk and change evidence.

SCORING
25% Benefits realisation: Measured benefits and value from the programme as a whole.
20% Interdependency management: Effective coordination of component projects, dependencies and sequencing.
15% Governance & decision quality: Programme governance and escalation.
15% Stakeholder alignment & change: Cross-functional/external alignment and adoption.
15% Complexity & risk management: Management of systemic risk and uncertainty.
10% Leadership & learning: Programme leadership, capability and learning.

ROUTE
Open nomination
PROPOSED POST-SHORTLISTING FEE
₹10,000 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: Organisational Excellence
Editable presentation: DISHA_2027_Organisational_Excellence_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.