MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome to our 2007 Award Celebration!

Neil Sanderson, BSc, PMP
President
Project Management Institute
Southern Alberta Chapter

Congratulations to the 2007 PMI-SAC Finalists and Awards Winners!
And the Winners are …

Project of the Year …
Alberta Children's Hospital Relocation – "Kids On the Move", Calgary Health Region

Distinguished Contribution – Organization …
Project Management Specialization, University of Calgary

Distinguished Contribution – Individual …
Dr. George Jergeas

Project Management Excellence – Organization …
Ethier Associates

Project Management Excellence – Individual …
Steph McIntyre

Community Advancement Through Project Management …
Klondike Reflections Art History Book

Project Management Literature …
Mike Griffiths

Professional Development Provider in Project Management …
Mount Royal College

PMI-SAC Volunteer Service …
Lisa Rapley

Project of the Year

Finalists:

	Alberta Children's Hospital Construction, Calgary Health Region,	7MB video
	Alberta Children's Hospital Relocation – "Kids On the Move", Calgary Health Region,	7MB video
	Cowley Todd Creek Gas Processing Facility and Gas Gathering System, Win Energy Corporation	7MB video
Video production by Rhettoric Media.

This award recognizes and honors the project team responsible for the Project of the Year, a successful project of significant size, complexity and/or impact. The team's success is due predominately to the superior performance and execution of exemplary project management methodology. Through this award, PMI-SAC will commit to elevating the profile of outstanding projects in the project management community and, by doing so, encourage project managers and team members to pursue the PMI path to extraordinary project success.

Winner: Alberta Children's Hospital Relocation – "Kids On the Move", Calgary Health Region

The Alberta Children's Hospital Relocation "Kids On the Move" Project was focused on moving acutely and chronically ill children to a new building and a new site. Moving a hospital from a free standing building to a free standing building is a rare event and is considered one of the most difficult projects to accomplish. The move impacted all facets of the hospital, the community and the City of Calgary. Unlike an office move, a hospital cannot be 'closed', moved and reopened when complete. It had to remain operational. Patient care and safety were of utmost importance. In the months and weeks leading up to the move, staff over-prepared and put contingency plans in to place for every possible scenario. The impact of moving to a new larger site, changing processes, and leaving a site that was 'home' to many staff and patients was an enormous change project. Detailed communication strategies were designed and executed for the 21 months leading up to the move.

The Relocation Project brought 51 in-patient children and infants safely to their new 'home' on September 27th, 2006. Additionally, thousands of other items used for the daily operation of the hospital were also moved. The entire move was completed without any adverse affect to patients, medical equipment or medical supplies.

Distinguished Contribution – Organization

Finalists:
  ENMAX Power Corporation,
  Graycon Group Inc.,
  Project Management Specialization, University of Calgary

This award recognizes an organization that provides long-term service and commitment to project management methodology and best practices. This organization has actively and consistently applied and promoted excellence in project management and the application of PMI principles and methodologies. Through this award, PMI-SAC will recognize the cumulative achievements of an organization dedicated to the application of project management best practices. It is the intent of PMI-SAC to encourage other organizations to extend the reach and use of project management methodologies in their projects.

Winner: Project Management Specialization, University of Calgary

The Project Management Specialization program at the University of Calgary was established in 1983 with the initiative and direction of industry professionals. The Project Management Advisory Council (PMAC) was formed by a group of approximately 40 senior industry personnel and University of Calgary faculty members to oversee and guide the development of the Project Management Specialization. The program was conceived as a collaboration between the Schulich School of Engineering and Haskayne School of Business, thereby providing access to expertise in both engineering and business.

The Project Management Specialization is considered a leader in the education, practice and research of project management. It is the only Canadian program that provides extensive education, training and research for many industries, and it has earned an outstanding national and international reputation.

The faculty members and students of the Project Management Specialization have developed many project management tools, techniques and processes. One of the great successes of the Project Management Specialization's research program is the strong industry-program liaison. Several industry partners have come forward to fund specific project management research projects.

Distinguished Contribution – Individual

Finalists:
  Dr. George Jergeas,
  Mohamed Teja,
  Dr. Janice Thomas

This award recognizes sustained long-term service and commitment to project management methodology and best practices. The recipient has demonstrated significant and sustained contribution to the advancement of the project management profession and/or PMI. Through this award, PMI-SAC will promote the cumulative achievements of an individual as a result of that person's dedication to exceptional project management and best practices.

Winner: Dr. George Jergeas

Dr. George Jergeas is a passionate educator who has worked in the field of Project and Construction Management since 1983 when he received his Masters degree in Construction Management and then in 1989 completed his PhD in the same field at Loughborough University in England.

After several years as a senior consultant in private industry, Dr. Jergeas joined the Department of Civil Engineering at the U of C and is a key faculty member specializing in Project Management. Recognized by both graduate and undergraduate students, Dr. Jergeas received the Graduate Education Award from the Schulich School of Engineering in 2006 and Professor of the Year from the Civil Engineering Students' Society in 1996. He played pivotal roles in the creation of the Master of Project Management degree and the development of the Calgary Centre for Engineering and Project Management Education, which is an initiative created in 2003 to respond to industry needs in engineering and project management. His teachings are not limited to the U of C campus as he also teaches professional Engineers, Geologist and Geophysicists in Calgary and delivers workshops and seminars throughout Canada, Europe, Australia, Chile, Norway, the U.K. and the U.S.

Dr. Jergeas' research can be found in peer-reviewed journals and has been presented at peer reviewed conferences. Dr. Jergeas is a frequent speaker for PMI-SAC.

Project Management Excellence – Organization

Finalists:
  Ethier Associates,
  Graycon Group Inc.,
  TransCanada

This award recognizes an organization's significant success or successes in applying project management methodology and best practices to the benefit of projects, programs, portfolios or other organizations over the past year. Through demonstrated leadership and initiative, these organizations have made an outstanding contribution to the practice of project management. Through this award, PMI-SAC will highlight achievements from 2005 - 2007 and promote the application of exceptional project management by organizations within the Chapter.

Winner: Ethier Associates

Founded in 1982, Ethier Associates is a leading Calgary-based consulting firm of individuals specializing in project management, business systems analysis and business process innovation. The scope of Ethier's project management consulting work includes hands-on project management of business and IT projects, set-up and operation of project offices, project reviews, and coaching. In addition to consulting services, Ethier has offered a variety of training courses over the years on project management fundamentals and related skills. Ethier is a Registered Education Provider (REP) with PMI.

As a firm, Ethier is very active in the project management community. Ethier initiated and facilitates a roundtable designed to promote networking and sharing of ideas among Project Office Leaders in organizations across Calgary. Ethier has co-chaired the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) Project Management Special Interest Group (PM SIG) for several years.

Ethier has delivered 25 project management-related presentations to the business community over the past 13 years. Their website provides free access to project management presentations and also offers a weekly project-related tip. In 2002, Ethier was recognized for their track record of excellence by being awarded the Small Business Award of Distinction by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce. Ethier won the PMI-SAC award for Distinguished Contribution – Organization in 2005.

Project Management Excellence - Individual

Finalists:
  Frances Broomfield,
  Art Froese,
  Steph McIntyre

This award recognizes the individual success or successes in applying project management methodology and best practices to the benefit of projects, programs, portfolios or organizations over the past year. Through acts or endeavors demonstrating leadership and initiative, this individual has made an outstanding contribution to the practice of project management. Through this award, PMI-SAC will highlight achievements from 2005 - 2007 and promote the application of exceptional project management by individuals within the Chapter.

Winner: Steph McIntyre

Steph McIntyre has been in project management for the last 17 years and works with Kogawa Consulting as an independent consultant. Steph has held various roles including business analyst, business process analyst, application architect, project leader, project manager and program manager.

Steph’s projects have involved the introduction of new technology, the development of new corporate entities and associated workflow, the application of new legislation to corporate processes and procedures, implementation of large scale applications, and the setup of a joint PMO between two Corporations in an outsourcing arrangement.

Steph is known for consistently applying appropriate PMBOK and Project Management techniques, and maintaining the highest levels of professional conduct throughout the most difficult phases of a project. Her professional skills combined with her strong people skills allows her to achieve that delicate balance of strict management and diplomatic finesse that creates a high-morale, high-delivery project culture. Steph has her PMP designation.

Community Advancement through Project Management

Finalists:
  Health Microinsurance (Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan),
  Klondike Reflections Art History Book,
  Storehouse-39-3-10

This award recognizes significant achievement or sustained performance by individuals or organizations that have improved the well being of a community by completing a project or applying project management principles to the delivery of goods and services. "Community" could be considered a city, town, municipality, neighborhood, community centre or organization, local charitable foundation or any other organized group working to improve or enhance community living. PMI-SAC hopes to highlight community advancement projects and encourage more project managers to become actively involved in serving their communities.

Winner: Klondike Reflections Art History Book

The communities of Barrhead and Fort Assiniboine hosted the 2005 World's Masters Games for Orienteering. To capitalize on this economic opportunity, Trident Exploration was chosen to explore possible community economic development that would promote and market tourism potential within their communities and create an income stream.

The project was an exceptional one for Trident. It required extensive mentoring from the initial planning on how to market the community and its artistic strengths through to the production of a coffee table book, the identification of artists around a historical theme, the selection of art and photography into a publication format, the design, scripting and printing, the marketing, and finally to the sale of the book.

The sale of the books produced revenues greater than 200% of what was originally invested – an additional $20,000 in funds for the community which was then earmarked towards funding for a future art centre and gallery. In raising this money as independently acquired revenues versus community donations, the community may now apply for additional matching foundation and government grants that they may not have been previously eligible for, in order to reach the eventual goal of an art centre.

Project Management Literature

Finalists:
  Mike Griffiths,
  Mohamed Moussa, Dr. Janaka Ruwanpura and Dr. George Jergeas

This award recognizes the best original project management literature and acknowledges the author for making a significant contribution in advancing project management knowledge, practices, concepts, procedures, tools and techniques. "Literature" could be considered books, white papers, multimedia, articles, publications, courseware or any other literary work. Through this award, PMI-SAC would like to champion project managers within its Chapter's boundaries to share their best practices, expertise and knowledge through the publication and distribution of project management material.

Winner: Mike Griffiths

Mike Griffiths' web blog: www.LeadingAnswers.com is an online journal of leadership and agile project management best practices, resources and news. It provides twice weekly articles on project management, offers tools and templates for free download, and engages readers in conversations on leadership and project management.

The blog is a growing work-in-progress, but to date it has provided over 60 articles on project management. In addition, Mike's blog articles have been reproduced on the "Agile Journal" (www.agilejournal.com) and converted to podcasts at the "Controlling Chaos" (www.controllingchaos.com) site.

Mike writes a regular column for GanttHead where four of his blog articles have been published: (1) The 5 Myths of Leadership, (2) Agile Planning, (3) Misleading Metrics, and (4) Collaboration Over Command & Control.

His blog has more than 10,000+ unique visitors from all over the world.

Professional Development Provider in Project Management

Finalists:
  Mount Royal College,
  Nexient Learning Inc.,
  SAIT Polytechnic

This award acknowledges exceptional skills in the delivery and implementation of a professional development program in project management. This organization furthers the practice of project management methodology through the education of new and experienced project managers. "Organization" could be considered an academic institute, business, government agency, corporate development centre, individual, or any other educator or trainer in project management. Through this award, PMI-SAC would like to foster the pursuit of excellence by all organizations in promoting and advancing the development of project managers.

Winner: Mount Royal College

Mount Royal is a PMI® Registered Educational Provider (REP). The Project Management Extension Certificate was implemented in the Winter of 1999 and the Project Management Online Extension Certificate was implemented in the Winter of 2001.

Mount Royal provides face-to-face courses, online courses, Professional Development Seminars, and a variety of corporate training. In the past 24 months, thousands of learners have been served through these education channels.

Three Alberta colleges (Medicine Hat College, Lethbridge College and Red Deer College) license Mount Royal's material and deliver Project Management to their Continuing Education students. In the past 24 months, more then 300 students from these College's have taken individual courses and/or received their Project Management Extension Certificate.

Mount Royal's Project Management courses are also currently being taught or are soon to be taught to corporate clients in Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, and St. John's.

PMI-SAC Volunteer Service

Finalists:
  Henry Kerkhoven,
  Lisa Rapley,
  Elmer Schroeder

This award recognizes significant time and effort in volunteering for PMI-SAC initiatives and events. This individual actively promotes the principles of project management through the volunteer support of PMI-SAC and its activities. Through this award, PMI-SAC would like to both thank the individual for their contribution as well as encourage new and continued volunteer participation in the chapter.

Winner: Lisa Rapley

Lisa was a Member of the Board for the PMI Southern Alberta chapter for five years assuming the roles of VP Administration, VP Operations, VP Finance and Acting President during her tenure.

In her time as VP Operations, Lisa chaired the Bylaw Revision Project which updated and modernized Board bylaws and Board standards.

As part of a team, Lisa provided leadership implementing a new direction and updating the Strategic Vision, Mission and Plan. She helped to support the formalization of election and Board processes. She was also very helpful recruiting new volunteers and Board Members.

As Acting President and VP Finance, Lisa helped lead the Chapter through the budgeting process during an important transitional period, and provided valuable assistance in recruiting for the vacant positions.