Announcing the Finalists for the 2026 Project Empowerment Awards

What Are the Project Empowerment Awards?

The Project Empowerment Awards recognize organizations that are setting a new standard for how complex projects and capital programs are delivered.

These awards highlight what’s possible when organizations achieve greater visibility, stronger control, and more efficient execution across their portfolios. From global enterprises to public infrastructure leaders, each finalist represents a different approach to delivering better outcomes at scale.

As we look ahead to Projections 2026, this year’s finalists showcase the teams leading that transformation.

Project Empowerment Awards 2026 Finalists

Continuous Improvement Award

Recognizing organizations that continuously improve performance, strengthening visibility, control, and delivery over time.

Recognizing organizations that continuously improve performance, strengthening visibility, control, and delivery over time.

Launch of the Year Award

Awarded to teams that achieved rapid adoption and early impact with a strong foundation for project delivery.

Project of the Year Award

Honoring projects delivered with exceptional precision and successful outcomes despite complexity and scale.

Excellence on Global Scale Award

Recognizing organizations that deliver consistent performance across global portfolios with visibility and control at scale.

Implementation of the Year Award

Awarded to teams that accelerate adoption and improve performance quickly, delivering high-impact implementation.

Smart Integrations Award

Honoring organizations enable seamless workflows and better decisions with connected systems and data.

Experience Makers Award

Celebrating organizations that deliver exceptional guest experiences and bring state of the art environments to life with impact.

New Horizons Award

Recognizing organizations expanding their portfolios and scaling operations while maintaining control and performance.

Community Development Award

Awarded to projects that create lasting community impact, delivered with efficiency and purpose.

Infrastructure Leaders Awards

Honoring organizations creating public value through critical infrastructure that builds resilience and efficiency.

Project Enablers Awards

Recognizing organizations that empower owner-operators to deliver projects with greater precision, confidence, and control.

Last Year’s Awards

The 2025 Project Empowerment Awards recognized organizations that pushed the boundaries of what project delivery looks like today.

Winners included globally recognized organizations such as Disney, Harvard, and Blue Origin, each demonstrating how stronger control, better visibility, and aligned execution can transform outcomes across even the most complex programs.

Their success set the benchmark. This year’s finalists are building on that momentum and raise expectations for what high-performing teams can achieve.

The Awards Ceremony at Projections

Winners of the 2026 Project Empowerment Awards will be announced live at Projections 2026, PMWEB’s annual user conference.

• Location: Coronado Ballroom, Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego
• Date: April 30, 2026
• Experience: An evening dedicated to recognition, connection, and celebration, featuring a live performances

Be Part of the Moment

The Project Empowerment Awards are a reflection of where the industry is heading. Join us at Projections 2026 to meet this year’s finalists, see the winners announced live, and learn how leading organizations are delivering better project outcomes.

 Register for the Projections Conference and guarantee your seat at the Awards Ceremony.