The Individual Awards recognise individuals who can prove outstanding project management achievements, regardless of scale or the number of projects completed.

The IPMA Young Project Manager of the Year category is open specifically to project practitioners with demonstrated professional skills, who have worked or are working on any type of project anywhere in the world. The Young Project Manager is 18 to 36 years of age on 20th June in the year of submission.

The finalist is offered a pre-paid ticket to the IPMA Global Young Crew Workshop and the Gala and an entry to the IPMA Awards Winners Club. Finalists of the Young Project Manager of the Year Award additionally receive a sponsoring package which covers their travel and accommodation costs related to a participation in the IPMA Global Young Crew Workshops.