Awards: June 2008 Archives

Applications are now being accepted in a new recognition program of the Preserve America initiative -- Preserve America Stewards -- which will honor exemplary volunteer efforts at historic resources around the country.

The program will recognize stewardship programs that have demonstrated a successful use of volunteer time and commitment in order to help care for our cultural heritage. Government entities (federal, tribal, state, or local), non-profit organizations, and businesses are eligible to apply to have their programs recognized.

The application form and guidance is available at www.preserveamerica.gov. For further information, contact Druscilla Null at dnull@achp.gov or at (202) 606-8532.

Deadline for most awards: September 10, 2008

Each year, the American Planning Association honors outstanding efforts in planning and planning leadership, including cutting-edge achievements and planning under difficult or adverse circumstances. 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 2009 National Planning Awards will be accepted here starting July 1, 2008.

September 10, 2008, at 12 midnight (local time) is the deadline for submitting online nominations for National Planning Excellence, National Planning Leadership, and National Planning Achievement awards; the International Planning Leadership Award; APA President's Award; AICP President's Award; AICP National Planning Pioneer Award; and APA Distinguished Service and Contribution Awards.

If you have questions about any of the National Planning Excellence, Leadership, and Achievement Awards, contact APA Public Affairs Coordinator Denny Johnson at djohnson@planning.org or 202-349-1006.

For additional information about APA Journalism, AICP Student Project Awards, and AICP Outstanding Student Awards, see descriptions below.