PMI National Project Awards Celebrate Rising Leaders and Standout Successes in Irish Project Management
Pictured left to right: Keiran Barbalich, Partner in PwC Ireland and Leader for the firm’s Portfolio and Programme Management; Laura McDermott, CEO, Colectivo; and Peter Glynne, President of the Ireland Chapter of PMI.
The Ireland Chapter of Project Management Institute (PMI) is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s PMI National Project Awards, in association with PwC. The winners of the 2024 Awards were announced at a black-tie event held recently in Dublin.
These prestigious awards celebrate the significant contribution and excellence of project management in Ireland, showcasing the best in innovation and talent in the profession. As well as individuals and teams who demonstrate exceptional potential, dedication and success in their field, the annual awards – now in their eighth year – also highlight transformative and inspiring projects.
From the application of Robotic Process Automation in healthcare to a climate action strategy within the agricultural space, this year’s event celebrated project management across various industries and demonstrates the growing influence and success of project management in the Irish economy.
The awards add to the Rising Leader Award notably bestowed upon Sinead Gallagher, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Ireland Chapter of PMI, earlier this year at the 2024 Global PMI Professional Awards.
The full list of winners, chosen following careful consideration of a record number of submissions by an independent judging panel*, can be found below.
- PMO of the Year – Aerogen
- Project Professional of the Year – Ian Fitzsimons (Project Management Consultant, Expleo)
- Private Sector Project of the Year – Primark: ‘Next Generation Global Wide Area Network Solution’
- Public Sector Project of the Year – Health Service Executive (HSE): ‘The Cork University Hospital / Mercy University Hospital Paediatric Reconfiguration project’
- Project Management for Social Good – ActionAid Ireland: ‘Together, we are stronger’
- Under-35 Changemakers of the Year (sponsored by Ireland Chapter of PMI) – Laura McDermott (CEO, Colectivo) was the ultimate recipient in this category
- Note, the following four were commended in this category: Kevin Quinlan (Data Governance & Quality Lead, ESB), Sean Higgins (Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) & Strategy Lead for Dublin Airport Authority), Rebecca Keenan (Global Head of Intelligent Automation Solutions Director, Expleo Group), and James Doggard (Senior Project Manager, KSN Project Management)
- AI and Technology Project of the Year – Health Service Executive (HSE), Technology & Transformation: ‘Waiting List Batch Suspensions Automation, Galway University Hospital’
- Special Category: Excellence in Innovation Projects of The Year (sponsored by Cornmarket and Ireland Chapter of PMI) – Teagasc: ‘Teagasc’s Climate Action Strategy 2022-2030’; and Health Service Executive (HSE): ‘Enhanced Community Care (ECC)’
- PMI Ireland Volunteer Award – Mark Davenport
- PMI Ireland Special Achievement Award – Jackie Fagan, Past President of the Ireland Chapter of PMI.