The Lowcountry Professional Development Provider of the Year Award recognizes exceptional skills in the delivery and implementation of a professional development program in project management.

Participation - Candidates must have delivered the nominated project management training/instruction program within the previous twelve months.  Participation is encouraged from each of the following categories: 

• PMI Component Provider: Any chartered PMI component in good standing, such as PMI chapter, specific interest group (SIG) or college
• Corporate/Government/ Association Provider: In-house training department that delivers appropriate professional development programs focused on project management to their own employees and/or members
• Individual/Business Provider: Sole proprietors and organizations that charge a fee for the delivery of project management professional development, including for-profit training and development consultants and businesses
• Academic Provider: Academic organizations that charge a fee for Project Management Professional (PMP®) development training that is separate from their formal degree granting education curriculum
  

Nomination - Any PMI member, Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential holder or participant in a PMI recognized program (e.g. R.E.P., corporate council) may nominate a candidate. Nominators must have personal knowledge of the program(s) offered by the professional development provider. Self-nomination is allowed

Selection Process - All nominees will be reviewed and selected by popular vote of the PMI Charleston Board of Directors.  Award will be presented during the PMI Charleston Annual Event.  Any member of the Board of Directors directly involved with a nominated project team will be removed from the review and voting proceedings.

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