How Did you Celebrate International PMO Day?

May 9, 2023 was the first-ever celebration of International PMO Day. Across the globe, companies and business leaders took time to appreciate, acknowledge, celebrate, and elevate PMOs. Founded by Laura Barnard, Lindsay Scott, Eileen Roden, Americo Pinto, Leonardo Reyes, and our own Joe Pusz (PMO Joe), the day was designed to give a shout-out to the unsung heroes who keep projects moving smoothly so that they start delivering value quickly. 

How did people celebrate International PMO Day? Below are a few examples from around the globe that fell into three categories: Sweets, Tweets, and Greets! 

Sweets 

You can’t go wrong by bringing in sweets! Check out some of the creative delicacies below. 

The PMO of Montserrat baked a cake and brought in cookies. 

PMO Learning baked a nice chocolate cake!

Asma M AL-Shahrani showcased this delicacy.

Tweets

Companies tweeted their appreciation for PMOs and their hard-working team members.

Meisterplan, we agree that International PMO Day is the perfect day to show your PMO some love.

Yes, Cora Systems, celebrating the hard work and dedication of PMOs is what International PMO Day is all about!

Maybe every day should be International PMO Day? Thanks Larry!

Greets 

Finally, we love seeing teams come together to celebrate and say hello. A couple of shots of our PMO friends are below. 

Proggrio and friends said hello from Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beers in Las Vegas. Hello!

Greetings to CPI OpenFox that recognizes that International PMO Day is all about recognizing, highlighting, promoting, appreciating, and celebrating PMOs! 

Project Managers from four PMOs at VCU Health said hello and wrote thank you cards to their amazing nurses. What a great idea! 

Thanks to everyone who made our first International PMO Day a success! The countdown clock has already started on next year's International PMO Day that will be held on May 14, 2024. Be sure to put it on your calendar now and check out more ideas of what others did to celebrate this special day at our Photo Gallery and on LinkedIn.