Awards Committee
The Awards Committee describes the specific purposes and characteristics of the awards program, solicit, receive and review nominations, and recommend program policies to the Executive Board. Please contact with recommendations or questions for the Awards Committee.
2010 Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association Awards
Each year, the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association honors outstanding efforts in planning and planning leadership. We invite you to participate in the celebration of the best in plans and planning by nominating projects and people you think deserving of such recognition.
Deadline for nominations: February 26, 2010
Each year, the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association honors outstanding efforts in planning and planning leadership. We invite you to participate in the celebration of the best in plans and planning by nominating projects and people you think deserving of such recognition.
Nominations for 2010 Awards are now being accepted.
February 26, 2010 is the deadline for submitting nominations for the following categories: Professional Achievement in Planning, Professional Achievement in Journalism, Student Achievement in Planning, Special Achievement, Distinguished Leadership by a Professional Planner, Distinguished Leadership by a Community Planner, Distinguished Leadership by an Elected Official, and Affordable Housing Advocacy.
Nominations must be submitted electronically. Nominations must be received no later than February 26. If you have questions about any of the awards, contact Awards Committee Chair Steve White at stevewhitepdx@gmail.com, or at (503) 788-2096. Click here for the complete packet and nomination form (pdf) or Word.
2010 Oregon APA Awards Committee
Stacy Humphrey, City of Gresham
Carla McLane, Morrow County
Bob Clay, City of Portland
Darci Rudzinski, Angelo Planning
Amanda Ferguson, City of Cottage Grove
Nick Lelack, Deschutes County
Sanda Zaida, City of Klamath Falls
Award Categories:
Professional Achievement in Planning
Student Achievement in Planning
Special Achievement
Professional Achievement in Journalism
Distinguished Leadership by a Professional Planner
Distinguished Leadership by a Community Planner
Distinguished Leadership by an Elected Official
Affordable Housing Advocacy
Click here for the complete nomination packet and applications.
2009 Awards were presented during the OAPA Conference in June 2009. They included:
2009 Professional Achievement in Planning
awarded to Columbia Gorge Future Forum Working Group for
Columbia Gorge Future Forum
2009 Professional Achievement in Planning (Certificate of Merit)
awarded to WRG Design Inc. for Springbrook Master Plan
2009 Special Achievement in Planning awarded to Metro, Planning & Development for
Walk There! 50 treks in and around Portland and Vancouver
2009 Student Achievement in Planning awarded to University of Oregon Community Planning Workshop for City of Eugene Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategic Plan
2009 Distinguished Leadership by an Elected Official awarded to Mayor Dee Wescott
2009 Distinguished Leadership by a Professional Planner awarded to David Siegel, FAICP
2009 Distinguished Leadership by a Community Planner awarded to Seaton McLennan
2007-2008 Awards
The Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association 2007-8 Awards were presented on May 16, 2008 as part of the OAPA Conference. The following is a listing of the categories and the deserving recipients:
· Distinguished Leadership – Professional Planner
Ronald Eber
· Distinguished Leadership - Community Planner
Dr. Clinton Reeder, Umatilla County
· Distinguished Leadership - Elected Official
Congressman Earl Blumenauer
· Professional Achievement in Planning Award
Milwaukie Transportation System Plan, City of Milwaukie
· Professional Achievement in Planning Award Certificate of Merit
Middleford Commons District Plan, Crandall Arambula PC
· Special Achievement in Planning Award
Integrated Taggart D Pre-design Project, BES, City of Portland
· Special Achievement in Planning Award Certificate of Merit
The Green Economy, Cogan Owens Cogan
· Student Achievement in Planning Award
"Subdivision Regulations as a Regulatory Barrier to Affordable Housing”
University of Oregon Community Planning Workshop
Team Members: Jessica Nunley, Melissa Cohen, Kris Ackerson, Renuka Vasepalli, Nick Snead, Page Phillips, Emily Eng, Kamala Englin, Dave Roth, Jon Pheanis; Beth Goodman, CPW Project Manager; Bob Parker, CPW Director
· Student Achievement in Planning Certificate of Merit
"The Oregon Land Use Stories Project"
Portland State University School of Urban Studies and Planning
Team Members: Matthew Berkow and George Zaninovich
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