How to Nominate

APA's National Planning Awards honor planning efforts, initiatives, and individuals working to make communities of lasting value for all.

All award nominations must be submitted through the online nomination portal. Access to the portal will be available only when the nomination window is open. Follow these steps to prepare and submit your award nomination:

1. See what is eligible to nominate

2. Review the categories and criteria

3. Learn what is required for your nomination

Tips for Nominating

Hear from former Awards Jury Chair W. Shedrick Coleman, AIA, on how to assemble a successful awards nomination (Originally published in 2017).

For more than 50 years, APA's National Planning Awards program has honored outstanding efforts in planning and planning leadership.

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Questions

Email questions about submitting a nomination to awards@planning.org.