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2023 Ontario Project Management Competition
2023 Ontario Project Management Competition (OPMC) - In Person
Inspiring Bold Leaders for a Sustainable Future
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Apply Here by Friday, March 10, 2023
OPMC 2023 is dedicated to the memory and impact of Audrey Wideman (1926 – 2023)
The Ontario Project Management Competition (OPMC) is inspired by a competition in Vancouver founded by the Wideman Education Foundation (WEF) - an inclusive community that promotes project management competences, skills, and opportunities within the Project Management world to students. OPMC aims to bring the same benefits of this competition to youth and students here in Ontario. Please see this video from our very first competition.
OPMC 2023 marks the 7th year to host College and University student teams that have planned and delivered a project!
Projects will be evaluated on two key elements:
- How Project Management principles were used to plan and deliver the project, and
- How strongly the project objective and purpose aligns to one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Each submission must have had a minimum duration of two months from ideation to delivery. Eligible projects for this competition are not meant to resemble a “typical” academic assignment, but a unique business endeavor that fosters social good within local or global communities.
The competition will be evaluated by accredited project professionals.
Participants who have completed a project between January 2022 and March 2023 are invited to compete in teams of 3 - 5 student members.
You will be representing your College or University in a Project Management competition worthy of praise, recognition and prizes. This is your chance to achieve something great in 2023!
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Teams |
3 – 5 Student Members Important: Subject matter experts such as your professor or mentor are not considered a student team member for this competition. |
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Participants |
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Projects |
The proposed project must be planned and executed by March 31, 2023. Minimum duration of two months from ideation to execution. |
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Theme |
“Project Management: Sustainable Development Goals” – Your Project must address one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and explain why you’ve chosen it and what kind of impact it was designed to create. 17 Sustainable Development Goals Topics:
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Application Deadline |
Friday, March 10, 2023 by 11:59 PM ET |
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Team Acceptance |
Teams accepted in the competition will be notified on or before March 17th, 2023 via email. |
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Final Announcement |
Final presentations and winning teams will be announced on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. |
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Prizes and Student Benefits |
$4,200 in cash and prizes for the winning team. The competition prize will be awarded based on the judgement from a panel of accredited project professionals. |
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Plagiarism |
Previously published works are not admissible and will be grounds for disqualification. |
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Conflict of Interest |
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*The Ontario Project Management Competition (OPMC) is a promoter of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Here are some of the benefits of participating in this competition:
- The winning team will receive $4,200 of cash and prizes
- Passes to the largest Project Management conferences in North America
- Build strong business contacts with Project Managers
- Refine PM knowledge and gain valuable skills for future competitions.
Choosing a Team
It is recommended that one individual on your team has experience in Project Management, enrolled in a PM Program or has taken a PM course.
How to Apply?
Submit your Application Form by March 10, 2023 at 11:59 PM. Teams accepted in the competition will be notified on or before March 17, 2023 via email.
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March 10, 2023 |
11:59 PM |
Application Deadline |
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March 17, 2023 |
11:59 PM |
Teams are notified via email if they are accepted |
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March 21, 2023 |
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Q&A Webinar on competition details regarding report and presentation expectations |
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March 31, 2023 |
11:59 PM |
Teams submit their Final Project Report |
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May 01, 2023 |
11:59 PM |
Teams submit their Final Project Presentations |
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May 06, 2023 |
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
Competition Day in Person in Downtown Toronto – teams will present to a panel of experienced PMP judges and winning teams will be announced. *A virtual option will be available to teams in April 2023 with Final Project Presentations due prior. More information to come! Event Registration: |
Email us if you have any questions: [email protected]
