The Project Management Association is organizing the Project of the Year Award for the first time in Croatia, a professional recognition for the best-managed project and the best project results, it was announced by the association.
Projects successfully completed during 2008 are eligible for nomination, provided that the interested parties are satisfied with the way of working and the achieved results. Nominations are accepted until February 15, and the winner will be announced in March. The winning project will be nominated for the international Project of the Year award granted by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the announcement states. Projects led by organizations or individuals from Croatia are eligible for the award, provided that organizations registered in Croatia have realized at least 50 percent of the project’s value.
The award is granted based on the significance of the project goals for the client and the social community, the application of management methodology, and the complexity of the project. Innovation in management as well as the achievement of project goals beyond planned frameworks are also taken into account. The Project Management Association – PMI Zagreb Branch is a professional organization that promotes the development and improvement of project management in Croatia. It was established in 2004 and currently has 234 members, of which 92 hold the internationally recognized PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
