New York Upstate APA Chapter Awards
The New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association recognizes great planning each year at its Annual Conference. Learn more about the program including how to submit an application here.
Nominations sought for 2024 Professional Awards Program
“For the past decade and beyond, the New York Upstate Chapter has recognized planning achievement through the Professional Awards Program and has had the wonderful opportunity to learn more about the work of our colleagues and communities throughout the State,” said Sarah Gatti, Chapter Vice President and Chapter Awards Chair. “We look forward to once again showcasing the best in planning across Upstate New York and continuing to raise the profile of our important work creating great communities for all.”
The Chapter considers applications in the following categories:
Comprehensive Planning
Best Practice
Grassroots Initiative
Implementation
Public Outreach
Great Places in Upstate NY
Streets
Neighborhoods
Public Spaces
Distinguished Leadership
Michael J. Krasner Professional Planner Award
Upstate Fellow
Elected Official
Citizen Planner
Planner Emeritus
The Chapter also considers student projects. Projects completed by students shall be submitted to the appropriate category and the applicant will be required to indicate if students completed the project. These projects do not compete against the professional award in the category; instead the Chapter seeks to recognize student projects alongside professional projects of the same type.
Applications may be submitted starting on April 1, 2024 and must be submitted by June 14, 2024. The Committee will review applications in July and make its selections in August. Awards will be announced at the New York Upstate Chapter Conference. Awardees are strongly encouraged to attend.
Past Award Winners
2021 NY Upstate Chapter Professional Awards
Seven projects were selected for this year’s Professional Awards Program from across the Upstate New York region. Awardees ranged from student projects to best practices. Learn more here.
2020 NY Upstate Chapter Professional Awards
At the Annual Virtual Conference, the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association recognized 12 winners at its 2020 Professional Awards Program. Honorees included best practices, comprehensive planning, implementation, great places, and a professional planner.
2019 NY Upstate Chapter Professional Awards
At its Annual Conference, the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association recognized 16 winners at its 2019 Professional Awards Program. The honorees include professional planners, an elected official, best planning practices, plan implementation, and comprehensive planning.
2018 NY Upstate Chapter Professional Awards
In October, at the Annual Conference held in Ithaca, New York, the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association recognized a series of projects and one individual in its 2018 Professional Awards Program.
2017 NY Upstate Chapter Professional Awards
We recognized six projects and two individuals for outstanding contributions to planning including: Best Practice, Implementation, Public Outreach, Great Places in Upstate NY, Outstanding Student Project, and Distinguished Leadership.
2016 NY Upstate Chapter Professional Awards
2015 NY Upstate Chapter Professional Awards
At the Fall Planners' Day Event held in Syracuse on September 18th thirteen individuals and organizations were presented with awards for their outstanding planning projects
2014 NY Upstate Chapter Professional Awards
In 2014, the awards were handed out in Rochester, NY on Thursday, September 18th. Each of the plans, projects, and individuals honored with an award has made significant contributions toward improving the quality of life for people throughout Upstate New York.
2013 NY Upstate Chapter Professional Awards
In 2013, the awards were handed out in Schenectady, NY on Thursday, September 26th. Each of the plans, projects, and individuals honored with an award has made significant contributions toward improving the quality of life for people throughout Upstate New York.
2012 NY Upstate Chapter Professional Awards
In 2012, the awards were handed out in Corning, NY on Thursday, September 20th. Each of the plans, projects, and individuals honored with an award has made significant contributions toward improving the quality of life for people throughout Upstate New York.
2011 NY Upstate Chapter Professional Awards
In 2011, the awards were handed out in Utica, NY on Thursday, September 28th. Each of the plans, projects, and individuals honored with an award has made significant contributions toward improving the quality of life for people throughout Upstate New York. 2011 NY Upstate Chapter Awards Commitee
2010 NY Upstate Chapter Professional Awards
In 2010, the awards were handed out in Niagara Falls, NY on Thursday, September 23rd. Each of the plans, projects, and individuals honored with an award has made significant contributions toward improving the quality of life for people throughout Upstate New York. Click 2010 Awards List for a listing of 2010 award winners.
2009 NY Upstate Chapter Professional Awards
In 2009, the awards were handed out in Albany, NY on Thursday, October 1st. Each of the plans, projects, and individuals honored with an award has made significant contributions toward improving the quality of life for people throughout Upstate New York. Click 2009 Awards List for a listing of the 2009 award winners.
