The Nomination Process

The following details the steps it takes to submit a nomination for a National Planning Award.

1. Identify the appropriate award category. Read the eligibility requirements to ensure your nomination satisfies the criteria.
2. Read the requirements section to learn what you will need to complete the nomination form.
3. Nominations must be submitted online through the APA website.
4. Use one form for each nomination you wish to enter. There is no limit on the number of nominations you may submit. Any plan project, tool, process, program, report or ordinance may be enterend in one awards category per year. You do not have to win a chapter or division award to be eligible for a National Planning Award. To start your nomination click on the link below.

How to Submit a Nomination

• Click on the nomination link (active only during the submission window).
• You will be prompted to log in to start your form.
• Use your APA ID, if you already have one, or create an ID.
• You may submit a nomination form on behalf of someone else (using this person's name as the nominator).
• If you wish to start the nomination form and return later, you must log in using the same ID and password when you return.

Jury & Judging

Judging for the National Planning Awards is done through a two-part process in the fall of each year.

2010 National Planning Awards Jury

Recognition

The National Planning Awards are presented annually at a special luncheon during APA's National Planning Conference.

Recipient Recognition Details

Resources & FAQs

• Award Categories & Criteria
• Nomination Requirements
• Learn about the submission process
• Awards FAQ
• Nominations guide (pdf)
• Photography tips (coming soon)

Previous Award Recipients

See what plans, individuals, and outreach efforts were honored in years past.

Winners and photo gallery of 2009 awards recipients

Archive of previous award recipients

Planning Pioneers

Planning Landmarks

AICP Outstanding Students