PMO AwardTM 2026 The Nippon Project Management Office Association (NPMO) (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Akifumi Kitayama), an organization dedicated to promoting project management in Japan and the widespread adoption of PMOs that support its sound dissemination, is pleased to announce the "PMO AwardTM 2026 (PMO AWARDTM 2026)" to recognize outstanding PMO (Project Management Office) activities, and has begun accepting applications. This award aims to shed light on PMO activities that have created value for organizations and society, and to contribute to the increased recognition and status of PMOs, as well as the development of project management, by broadly disseminating these initiatives to society. Projects undertaken by companies and organizations, such as DX, AI utilization, business process reform, new business development, and organizational transformation, are becoming increasingly complex year by year. In this context, the role of PMOs in driving project success is evolving beyond mere progress management and secretariat functions to more critical management functions, including cross-organizational coordination, governance, quality management, human resource development, and decision-making support. On the other hand, there are many cases where PMO activities create significant value for organizations and projects, but their results and expertise are not fully communicated internally or externally. The "PMO AwardTM 2026" seeks and recognizes excellent PMO activities that connect transformation to results. Recipients will be awarded a certificate of commendation from the Nippon Project Management Office Association, and will be able to use a dedicated recipient logo in their internal and external activities. Furthermore, the award results will be officially announced on the NPMO website and through its public relations media, providing an opportunity to externally promote one's own PMO activities. Applications are free of charge. We wel