PMI WA Conference and 25th Anniversary Event

The Project Management Institute Western Australia Chapter is proud to celebrate a significant milestone with its 25th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Ceremony, an evening recognising excellence, innovation, leadership, and impact across the Western Australian project management community. 

This special event will bring together project professionals, industry leaders, academics, sponsors, volunteers, and emerging talent to reflect on 25 years of contribution to the profession while celebrating the achievements shaping the future of project delivery in Western Australia. 

The PMI WA Awards Program recognises outstanding performance in project delivery and professional practice across a diverse range of industries and sectors. The awards showcase projects and professionals delivering measurable economic, social, environmental, and community outcomes while highlighting innovation, leadership, sustainability, and excellence in governance and delivery. 

Award categories to be presented on the evening include:

• Public Sector of the Year - recognises the success of a project and the involved project team, for the superior performance and execution of exceptional project management of all project types in the public sector.
• Construction & Infrastructure Project of the Year - recognises the success of a project and the involved project team, for the superior performance and execution of exceptional project management in delivering complex built environment outcomes.
• Social Impact Project of the Year - recognises a project or initiative that addresses a defined social need by improving quality of life, equity, or community well-being through effective project delivery and measurable, positive outcomes.
• Engineering & Technology Project of the Year - recognises the success of a project and the involved project team, for the superior performance and execution of innovative and exceptional project management delivering measurable business or societal impact
• Sustainability Project of the Year - presented to an organisation or project that exemplifies the application of project sustainability management to maximise project success. This recognition acknowledges an organisation's sustainability strategy and its alignment with the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (Responsibility, Respect, Honesty and Fairness) - the ideals we aspire to.
• Emerging Project Professional of the Year - recognises rising talent – those individuals who, despite being in the early stages of their project management careers, are demonstrating good project practices and that they can make a difference to the project management profession and the companies, organisations and clients for whom they work.
• Project Professional of the Year - recognises an individual project professional who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism, and contribution to the success of projects and teams, with measurable outcomes and evidence of strong project management practice.
• Project Management Office (PMO) of the Year - recognises a Project, Program or Portfolio Management Office (PMO/EPMO/VMO) that has successfully developed and matured the organisation’s project, program, or portfolio management capability of the organisation’s projects/programs/portfolios.
• Academic Achievement in Project Management - recognises an individual or team that has advanced the concepts, knowledge, and/or practices of project-based management through research that significantly advances the profession or aspects thereof.
• Volunteer of the Year (PMI WA) – celebrating the dedication and impact of volunteers supporting the PMI WA community
• Judges’ Special Recognition Award – presented at the judges’ discretion for outstanding achievements beyond standard award categories

To nominate for an Award, kindly refer to nomination resources below. 

Nominations close: 15 August 2026, 11:59 PM AEST

Nomination Resources

• Nomination Handbook
• Project Awards Nomination Form
• Individual Awards Nomination Form
• Organisational Award Nomination Form
• Academic Awards Nomination Form

The evening promises to be a premier networking and celebration event for the project management profession in Western Australia, showcasing the people and projects making a lasting impact across industry, government, and the community. Guests will enjoy an inspiring program of award presentations, networking opportunities, entertainment, and celebrations commemorating PMI WA’s 25-year legacy and future vision for the profession. 

Awards Sponsorship:

The PMI WA Project Management Conference will be held on 17 September 2026 at the Novotel Hotel, Murray Street Perth and will bring together project professionals, industry leaders, government representatives, academics, and emerging practitioners from across Western Australia and beyond. 

Conference Theme 

The 2026 Conference reflects a modern, globally aligned perspective on project management, blending innovation, leadership, and practical delivery excellence. The conference is designed to be: 

As PMI WA celebrates its 25th Anniversary, this year's conference and awards program will provide a unique opportunity for organisations to showcase their brand, demonstrate industry leadership, and connect with a highly engaged professional audience. 

We are currently preparing our formal sponsorship prospectus; however, we wanted to provide an early indication of sponsorship opportunities to assist with your budgeting and planning processes. 

Conference Sponsorship Opportunities 

Conference sponsorship packages are currently being finalised, with sponsorship levels anticipated to range from $1,000 to $5,000+ depending on the level of exposure and engagement sought. 

All conference sponsorship packages will include: 

We would be pleased to discuss tailored sponsorship opportunities that align with your organisation's objectives.