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Project Management Research Awards: A Celebration of Excellence

 

Thursday 20th of March, we gathered in Delft with an enthusiastic group of candidates, jury members, guests, and interested attendees for the CAPM Graduation and Project Management Research Awards ceremony. It was an inspiring afternoon filled with valuable insights, meaningful connections, and, of course, proud graduates and winners.

 

 

 

The event kicked off with the graduation ceremony for the latest cohort of Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) graduates, celebrating their dedication and achievement. Following this, renowned project management expert Peter Ryan delivered an insightful keynote speech on the “Future of Project Management in the AI Era.”

 

 

 

Attendees engaged with student researchers during the poster presentations and Q&A sessions, gaining in-depth knowledge of their innovative findings. After much anticipation, the evening concluded with the announcement of the Public and Jury Awards, honoring outstanding contributions in project management research.

 

 

 

 

No fewer than three certificates, three bronze, two silver, and one gold award were presented – a wonderful recognition of the hard work and quality of the research.

On behalf of PMI Netherlands Chapter and IPMA Netherlands, congratulations once again to all the winners!  Heleen Smit (Gold); Arnout Kok, Janneke van Wegberg (Silver); Demi Klerkx, Meredith Stoutenberg, Duc b (Bronze); The Audience Award was presented to Demi Klerkx for her outstanding research.

Ike Nwankwo MSc, MBA, PMP Chair, PMI Board of Directors

 

 

 

"I was thrilled to attend the recent CAPM Graduation and Research Awards event at TU Delft. This event was a heartfelt reminder of why PMI exists—to help young, aspiring project professionals maximize success and elevate the world. It was incredible to witness these dedicated graduates share their innovative research and fresh perspectives. The evening's poster presentations were a highlight that not only showcased the graduates' expertise and passion, but also how they can light the way for future CAPM graduates by sharing their knowledge with others. A sincere thank you to TU Delft and everyone who made this event possible."

 

 

With the Project Management Research Awards, which aim to promote research in the field of project, program, and portfolio management in the Netherlands and enrich the professional field with fresh insights and practical ideas.