The Ireland Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced the winners of this year's PMI National Project Awards, in association with PwC. Among the winners was Lidl for its first net zero energy supermarket in Ireland.

The annual awards recognise the contribution and excellence of project management in Ireland, showcasing the best innovation and talent in the profession. This year, 10 awards were presented at the black-tie event hosted at PwC's Dublin office on Thursday 6 November.

From a workforce management transformation project in the retail sector to a telehealth programme, the event celebrated a variety of projects across numerous industries and demonstrates the growing influence and success of project management in Ireland.

Lidl was celebrated in the special "Future of Work Excellence" category for Ireland's first net zero energy supermarket. Based in Maynooth, the store is net zero in both operational and embodied carbon. Furthermore, the supermarket's design promotes wellbeing and productivity among employees by incorporating natural light, landscaped surroundings and low noise systems. Electric vehicle chargers, bike racks, and e-bike stations have also been installed to promote sustainable commuting.

Other organisations that were successful on the night included Primark, ESB and the HSE. Individuals were also celebrated, including three under-35 changemakers. These were Rachel Bothwell of GP Practice Ally, Sainath Vasantha of Deloitte, and David Garry of KSN Project Management.

The full list of winners for 2025, chosen by an independent judging panel, can be found below.

PMO of the Year - National Broadband Ireland.

Project Professional of the Year - Niamh McAuliffe, NMA Consulting Ltd.

Private Sector Project of the Year - Primark: Workforce management transformation "myTime".

Public Sector Project of the Year - ESB: PI Vision: Unlocking data, empowering decisions, transforming ESB.

Project Management for Social GoodP- AquaB Nanobubble Innovations Ltd: Nanobubble technology lifecycle project.

Under-35 Changemakers of the Year - Rachel Bothwell (GP Practice Ally), David Garry (KSN Project Management), and Sainath Vasantha (Deloitte).

eHealth Project of the Year - HSE: Community and primary care telehealth programme.

Special category: "Future of Work Excellence" - Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland: Lidl Zero Maynooth Store.

Special category: "2025 awards submission most compliant with the 17 x UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" - AquaB Nanobubble Innovations Ltd: Nanobubble technology lifecycle project.

Ireland Chapter of the PMI Volunteer of the Year - Mariana Zanivan.

Speaking about the awards, Peter Glynne, President of the Ireland Chapter of the PMI, said: "The project profession in Ireland seems to go from strength to strength every year. This year was no different, with the quality and creativity of projects pushing the boundaries in terms of ambition and innovation. Not only that but these initiatives and individuals are driving real impact both within organisations and for society as a whole."

John Dwyer, Partner in PwC Ireland, added: "As the landscape of business and work continues to evolve, project professionals are at the forefront, driving innovation and technology-led transformation across Irish and international organisations to prepare for the future. Both the Ireland Chapter of the PMI and PwC are deeply committed to the transformation agenda, and we at PwC are delighted to again be the headline sponsor of the Awards this year and support two specific awards - the Future of Work Excellence Award and the eHealth Project of the Year.

"This sponsorship highlights our dedication to advancing project management through a complex and fast-changing environment with resilience and optimism, to ensure that we are fit for the future. We commend each and every one of the finalists and a huge congratulations to the winners."

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