Guidelines
Introduction
The PMI Colombo Sri Lanka Chapter proudly unveils the National Project Management Excellence Awards (NPME Awards 2026) which is a national celebration of projects that made a difference. NPME Awards 2026 honors outstanding Sri Lankan projects that have driven innovation, delivered measurable impact, and exemplified excellence in project management, showcasing leadership and best‑in‑class practices that inspire the profession and the nation.
Eligibility Criteria
The awards are open to any legally registered entity, such as a business organisation, an NGO, a not-for-profit organisation, a government agency, etc. A project that has been completed within the period of 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026 and has been accepted as complete by the sponsor, client, or beneficiary before nomination will be eligible for nomination. The nominated project must not be a project that has been nominated under a previously hosted NPME Awards. The project must have significant and tangible outcomes or benefits to the country. It must have been completed using PMBOK Guide processes and approaches. The project must also meet the following eligibility criteria:
- The project must be managed by a Sri Lankan citizen.
- The project must have had an approved scope, schedule, and budget and implemented within reasonable tolerance in each constraint.
- The project must be located inside the territorial boundaries of Sri Lanka.
- At least 50% of the project team, including the project manager, must be located within the boundaries of Sri Lanka.
Award Categories
The NPME Awards are divided into Forty-One categories, each awarded with Gold Silver and Bronze Recognitions. The awards committee reserves the right not to select a recipient for a particular year for any category if the review performed indicates that nominations do not meet the stated criteria. The award categories are as follows:
Award Category List
- Best Managed Project in Construction Sector
- Best Managed project in Infrastructure development sector-Large Scale
- Best Managed project in Infrastructure development sector-Medium Scale
- Best Managed Project in Technology & IT
- Best Managed Project in Telecommunication
- Best Managed Project in Banking and Finance
- Best Managed Project in Fintec
- Best Managed Project in SCM- Transportation, Warehousing Procurement and Logistics
- Best Managed Project in Academic Education and or Research
- Best Managed Project in Government Sector
- Best Managed Project in BPO/KPO
- Best Managed Project in Carbon Neutral and Circular Manufacturing Transformation
- Best Managed Project in Community development /NGO
- Best Managed Project in CSR
- Best Managed Project in Social Enterprise(Local and International)
- Best Managed Project in Agriculture and Livestock Development
- Best Managed Project in Media Sector
- Best Managed Project in Power and Energy Sector
- Best Managed project in Digital transformation
- Best Managed project in Digital Transformation for Banking & Finance Sector
- Best Managed Project in ICT Service Solutions
- Best Managed Project in ICT Infrastructure
- Best Managed Project in AI and Data Science
- Best Managed Project in Apparel Sector
- Best Managed Project in Process Automation
- Best Managed Project in Tourism & Hospitality
- Best Managed Project in Marketing and Advertising
- Best Managed Project in Health care sector
- Innovative Project Of the Year
- Green Project of the Year
- Start up Project of the Year
- Best Lean Project of the year
- Best Managed Project in Manufacturing Sector
- Best Managed Project in Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation
- Best Managed Project in Environmental Sustainability
- Best Managed Project in Certifications/Accreditations
- Best Managed Project in Green Innovation
- Best Managed Project in Innovative Education Solutions and Partnerships
- Best Managed Project in Digitization
- Best Managed Project in Human Capital Development
- Best Managed Project in Business Intelligence
Application Procedure
The Application process consists of three steps:
Step 1: Initial Application – The applicant will submit a duly completed initial application form (https://forms.gle/pG1JwxgyFXqjcZey8) on or before 17th June 2026 with the Application Payment.
Payment Guidelines: The completed application form is to be submitted along with the payment of the application fee of Rs. 35,000/-
- Account Number: 0003 6000 1407
- Account Type: Current
- Account Name: PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE COLOMBO CHAPTER
- Bank: Sampath Bank, Nugegoda Branch
- SWIFT Code: BSAMLKLX
- Reference to Payment – Refer and Note as NPME 2026_ Company Name
Step 2: Detail Submission – The applicant will submit a duly completed project detail with all the supporting documents by email to npme@pmicolombo.org on or before 10th July 2026 with the subject “NPME 2026 – XXXXXX Category”.
PMI Colombo Sri Lanka Chapter will guide for clarifications and how to complete the necessary documentation.
Step 3: Interviews – The shortlisted Applicants may be called upon for a 15-minute presentation for the judges to make a final decision before 30 July 2026.
For any further inquiries & details, please reach us at 0777924590 (Dineshi) or Email us at npme@pmicolombo.org
The winners will be unveiled at the prestigious National Project Management Excellence Awards Ceremony, to be held on 18th August 2026, where outstanding achievement will be celebrated with a trophy and a certificate of excellence.
Organisations and project leaders are herewith invited to put forward your most successful projects and gain national recognition for excellence in project management.