Who can apply
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.
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
Existing winning submission, finalist presentation, due-diligence evidence and any short clarification requested by the Grand Jury.
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.
Supporting material for Grand Jury consideration
Grand Project has no separate application. Eligible category winners use their existing project entry; provide this supporting presentation only if the Secretariat requests it.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall value & impact | 30% | Magnitude, quality and durability of benefits. |
| Project management excellence | 25% | Professional excellence in governance, delivery, risk and leadership. |
| Distinctiveness & innovation | 15% | Why the project stands apart from other category winners. |
| Complexity overcome | 15% | Difficulty of the challenge and quality of response. |
| Responsible & sustainable outcomes | 10% | Ethical, social, environmental and long-term considerations. |
| Learning value | 5% | Contribution of the project story to the profession. |
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
There is no separate application or additional fee. Eligible winners of awards 5–7 and 9–16 proceed automatically to Grand Jury consideration using their existing evidence. The Grand Jury may seek a short clarification. Other categories do not enter this pathway unless the approved rules published before launch say otherwise.
The Grand Project honour is intended as the final award reveal at the ceremony.
Category guidance
The Grand Project of the Year is the climax of the DiSHA Awards ceremony and should be revealed last. It is not an additional application category.
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.