About the Competition
About the Competition
The Ontario Project Management Competition (OPMC) is inspired by a Vancouver-based competition founded by the Wideman Education Foundation (WEF). This inclusive community promotes competencies, skills, and opportunities within the Project Management world to students. OPMC aims to bring the same benefits Youth in Ontario. Please see this video from our very first competition.
OPMC 2026 marks the 10th Year hosting teams of college and university students that have planned and executed a project!
About the Competition
The Ontario Project Management Competition (OPMC) is inspired by a Vancouver-based competition founded by the Wideman Education Foundation (WEF). This inclusive community promotes competencies, skills, and opportunities within the Project Management world to students. OPMC aims to bring the same benefits Youth in Ontario. Please see this video from our very first competition.
OPMC 2026 marks the 10th Year hosting teams of college and university students that have planned and executed a project!
Project Evaluation
Project Evaluation
01
How Project Management principles were used to Plan and Execute the Project
02
How strongly the Projects align to one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
Each Project submitted must have 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 endeavour that fosters social good within local or global communities.
Rules and Eligibility for 2026
The competition will be evaluated by accredited project professionals.
● Teams must be comprised of 3-5 college or university students. Subject matter experts such as your professors or mentors are not considered student team members for this competition.
● The proposed Project must satisfy one or more Sustainable Development Goals.
● The proposed Project must be planned and executed through all 5 process groups including “Closing” before the presentation submission deadline on March 24th, 2026.
● From ideation to delivery, the proposed Project must have a minimum duration of 2 months.
● Plagiarism: Previously published works are not admissible and will be grounds for disqualification.
● Conflict of Interest:
○ Those affiliated with the judges are excluded from participating in the competition.
○ Any persons directly employed or otherwise affiliated with WEF are excluded from participating.
Rules and Eligibility for 2026
The competition will be evaluated by accredited project professionals.
● Teams must be comprised of 3-5 college or university students. Subject matter experts such as your professors or mentors are not considered student team members for this competition.
● The proposed Project must satisfy one or more Sustainable Development Goals.
● The proposed Project must be planned and executed through all 5 process groups including “Closing” before the presentation submission deadline on March 24th, 2026.
● From ideation to delivery, the proposed Project must have a minimum duration of 2 months.
● Plagiarism: Previously published works are not admissible and will be grounds for disqualification.
● Conflict of Interest:
○ Those affiliated with the judges are excluded from participating in the competition.
○ Any persons directly employed or otherwise affiliated with WEF are excluded from participating.
Important Dates
Important Dates
January 23rd, 2026
January 23rd, 2026
Application Deadline
January 29th, 2026
January 29th, 2026
Teams are notified of acceptance via email
February 3rd, 2026
February 3rd, 2026
Q&A Webinar on competition details regarding report and presentation expectations
February 20th, 2026
February 20th, 2026
Teams submit their Final Project Report
March 3rd, 2026
March 3rd, 2026
Report Feedback provided to competitors
March 5th, 2026
March 5th, 2026
Coaching available to competitors
March 24th, 2026
March 24th, 2026
Teams submit Final Project Presentations
March 29th, 2026
March 29th, 2026
Competition Day
Judges
Zhaleh Malek
Sunali Sandal
Nadine Storr
Peter Monkhouse
Sharon Henry
Lucas Szotek
Judges
Sharon Henry
Zhaleh Malek
Peter Monkhouse
Sunali Sandal
Nadine Storr