Leading Australian businesses, government and organisations across all sectors of industry are celebrating today after a highly successful night at the Australian Institute of Project Management Awards in Melbourne.

Speaking at the Project Management Achievement Awards (PMAA) night, David Hudson, President of AIPM and Vice President of the International Project Management Association, commented that these awards recognise the achievements and success of major industry and infrastructure projects and partnerships that have brought together Australia’s top businesses and government organisations.

“The calibre of entries into the 2012 PMAA was extremely high and demonstrates the strength of the highly skilled talent and teams across some of Australia’s prominent businesses and organisations,” said Hudson.

“The PMAA covers all aspects of project management in 13 categories and identifies the innovation, skills, time management, leadership, capability, creativity, cost effectiveness, community input, social and economic outcomes within each project.

“Some of Australia’s most highly qualified individuals and management teams within business, government and industry bodies were awarded across construction and engineering, defence and aerospace, information technology, telecommunications, change management, regional development, community service, sustainability and agricultural projects.

BUPA Australia took out the top award of National Project of the Year in Change Management for the BUPA Brand Program which was a major milestone for the company to replace three major health insurers HBA, MBF and Mutual Community without undermining 3.1 million clients.

The $100 million South Brisbane rail project by Queensland Rail received the National award in Construction and Engineering for projects $100million and less.

NSW Public Works integrated a major multi-purpose health program across regional areas of Eugowra, Coonamble and Balranald and received the top award in Community Service and Development.

“We covered categories across large and small projects – there was no discrimination,” said Hudson.

The PMAA awards night was part of the AIPM National Conference bringing together over 675 CEO and project manager representatives within business and government across all industries at the Crown Promenade in Melbourne.

Australia’s position as a world leader in professional participation and international standards in project leadership and management, with 11,000 companies and organisations building capability across all sectors, is proof of how vital strong project management and leadership skills are for businesses and partnerships.

David Hudson, President of AIPM and Vice President of the International Project Management Association, commented that the AIPM’s purpose is to offer our members and organisations many benefits for helping manage their projects within the business and increase the skills and knowledge of individuals. By attending the Annual Conference or gaining the RegPM Certification in Project Management they can continually improve and grow their organisations and businesses professionally.

“AIPM is committed to having and producing the highest Project Management standards in the World and leading companies and AIPM are proud to be involved with producing these high standards as members of the International Project Management Association and governance,” said Hudson.

“There is a skill shortage in top resource industries and these organisations need to be mindful that major projects are failing the overall business. It is important for businesses to engage and up skill their employees to receive outcomes for not only their business but their employees work satisfaction,” notes Hudson.

“It is all about community and building a model within the business or project that produces a good social and economic result”.
Australian Institute of Project Management