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PM Award 2025 Finalists Announced

The PMI Japan Chapter, led by President Tsutomu Hashiyama, has announced the finalists for the "PM Award 2025," recognizing excellent projects in Japan. Eight projects have been selected as finalists, aiming to showcase outstanding contributions in project management.

Presentation Event

The selected finalists will present their projects during the "Finalist Pitch" event scheduled for September 5 and September 10, 2025. These presentations will be aired on-demand until September 23, 2025, allowing viewers to engage and participate in polling to select the best project of the year.

Selected Finalists

Here are the chosen finalists categorized into Small & Medium and Large divisions:

Small & Medium Division:

1. PACIFICO Sustainable Web Design - A project by PACIFICO Yokohama that revamped its website to address environmental concerns, reducing carbon emissions significantly while improving usability.
2. en.to Project - Renovating an abandoned house in Nagano prefecture to create a community space, bridging connections between local residents and visitors.
3. Shibuya Font Initiative - A collaboration involving designers and people with disabilities to develop fonts, promoting social inclusion through creativity.
4. PP&M Forum - A collaborative platform in the pharmaceutical sector focused on knowledge sharing to expedite access to innovative medicines.

Large Division:

1. Yoshikei Kitchen! - A meal delivery service focused on the welfare sector, designed to adapt to the needs of facilities, enhancing meal options and convenience.
2. DX Literacy Education Project - Aiming to cultivate a culture receptive to digital transformation within Sumitomo Heavy Industries, targeting around 9,000 employees nationwide.
3. Establishment of Tokyo Science University - A merger of Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Tokyo Institute of Technology, showcasing cross-disciplinary collaboration in education.
4. Next-Generation Energy Storage System Development - Omron's project focused on renewable energy utilization, developing advanced storage systems in response to growing natural disasters.

Event Details

• - DAY 1: September 5, 2025, 19:00 - 21:00
• - DAY 2: September 10, 2025, 19:00 - 21:00
• - Voting and On-Demand Viewing: Until September 23, 2025

Everyone can participate for free, and those who view and vote will receive 4.0 PDUs (Professional Development Units). Additionally, there will be a chance to win tickets to the PMI Japan Festa 2025 event for 10 lucky voters.

About PM Award

The PM Award recognizes exceptional projects implemented by organizations across Japan, with a focus on innovation and social impact. This initiative is supported by the global project management organization PMI Inc., which boasts over 300 branches worldwide.

The evaluation criteria for finalists include creativity in project management, novelty, organizational agility, and contributions to societal problem-solving. The award ceremony will take place on October 25, 2025, alongside a special talk by the award winners at the PMI Japan Festa 2025 in November.

Conclusion

The PM Award is not just a competition; it's an opportunity to inspire others through successful projects that create real societal benefits. With the Fi​nalist Pitch, the spotlight is on the innovators turning ideas into reality, and viewers have the power to influence the outcome by casting their votes for the best project. Don't miss this chance to engage with these remarkable initiatives!

For more details and to participate, visit the PMI Japan event site.