diff --git a/client/pages/ProjectsNew.tsx b/client/pages/ProjectsNew.tsx
index 47d3751d..5ecc5627 100644
--- a/client/pages/ProjectsNew.tsx
+++ b/client/pages/ProjectsNew.tsx
@@ -57,6 +57,9 @@ export default function ProjectsNew() {
       } as any);
 
       if (project) {
+        try {
+          await aethexAchievementService.checkAndAwardProjectAchievements(user.id);
+        } catch {}
         aethexToast.success({ title: "Project created", description: "Your project has been created." });
         navigate("/dashboard");
       } else {