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Social Project of the Year Award
Finalists for this category have now been announced.
Sponsored by CITI
Recognising and rewarding projects with the specific aim of developing solutions that deliver benefits to society and communities, whether they are local, regional, national or global.
Our highly sought-after Project of the Year categories are designed to recognise project excellence, both in delivery and outcomes. There are four Project of the Year Award categories, representing different types of projects. The winners of each of these awards are entered into the prestigious overall project of the year category, of which there is one winner.
The Social Project of the Year Award is given to the team whose project demonstrates the most effective use of project management and the greatest benefits and outcomes to end users and communities in projects seeking to address the concerns of 21st century society globally. This may include (but is not limited to) sustainability and climate change, conservation, disease prevention and treatment, equality, diversity and inclusion and health and wellbeing.
We require entrants to all Project of the Year categories to produce a submission of 1,500-2,500 words (in English) based on the judging criteria for that category. Entrants may also submit up to four pieces of supporting evidence - images or graphics only (no text apart from captions). Evidence must support information already included in the submission and must not introduce additional elements. Please see further details on the ‘Supporting evidence’ tab of the Awards platform. Video and audio is not accepted as part of the submission.
The Social Project of the Year is a two-stage judging category, the first stage is the written submission mentioned above. The second stage requires all finalists to present virtually to a panel of judges on Friday 5 September 2025. Projects from all sectors, and from across the globe, may apply. Entrants can be members or non-members of APM.
Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on 17 November.
Congratulations and good luck to all our finalists...
Finalist | Support for the Socio-Economic-Activity of Youth with Disabilities - Agency for Sustainable and Operational Social Security (DOST Agency)
"Support for the Socio-Economic-Activity of Youth with Disabilities" under the TAP (Students’ Acceleration Program) initiative is a social project that is launched with the partnership of the State Employment Agency and UNICEF Azerbaijan.
The main aims of the project is to connect students with disabilities with potential employers by facilitating skill development, professional readiness, and smoother transition into the labor market. This program not only help dismantle structural barriers but also contribute to a more inclusive, diverse, and socially responsible labor market ecosystem.
Finalist | Sustainable Biological Control of Mosquitos by Larvivorous Fish - Dubai Municipality
Sustainable biological Control of Mosquitos by Larvivorous Fish”, a pioneering mosquito control project of Dubai Municipality, represents a significant stride in sustainable public health and environmental management in the Emirate of Dubai. By replacing chemical pesticides, Dubai Municipality has achieved significant cost savings, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced community wellbeing.
Through mature project management practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Dubai Municipality demonstrates exceptional leadership in public health and environmental governance and successful implementation of this project highlights its commitments to its vision of being a pioneering Municipality for a global city.
Finalist | Global MODE-S - Met Office
The Global Mode-S project used commercial aircraft to provide atmospheric wind data observations from over data-sparse regions such as the Tropics, Africa, and Asia for the first time, delivered through an international commercial and public sector partnership for efficiency.
The data have been ingested by Met Office scientists as well as partners at the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting and results indicate there will be a significant impact on weather forecast accuracy. The data and forecasts are shared with partners globally so the benefit from this investment will be realised worldwide, also contributing to the global sustainability agenda.
Finalist | Rochdale Town Hall Quarter: a heritage-led regeneration - Rochdale Development Agency
The restoration of the Grade 1 listed Rochdale Town Hall presented an opportunity to engage local people with heritage as well as offering conservation training on one of the most significant heritage projects in the Borough and the Country. The ethos of the project centred on giving the building back to the people of Rochdale.
Starting through the construction phase, local people were able to make a meaningful contribution through employment, volunteering or training and now, for the first time in its history, the building is open to the public, free to enter, allowing everyone to experience it first-hand.