Student Awards
Every year, APA honors outstanding student and student projects via the following award programs.
Outstanding Student Awards
At this time, we are not actively seeking submissions. The submission period will resume in 2023.
The Outstanding Student Awards recognizes outstanding attainment in the study of planning by students graduating from Planning Accreditation Board–accredited planning programs (one at the undergraduate level and one at the graduate level, if applicable) during the academic year of the award. Each respective planning program convenes a jury to make the selection(s) and schedules the award presentation(s) at their respective school(s).
Student Project Awards
At this time, we are not actively seeking submissions. The submission period will resume in 2023.
The Student Project Award recognizes an outstanding class project or paper by a student or group of students in Planning Accreditation Board-accredited planning programs that contribute to advances in the field of planning.
This awards program is intended to recognize exceptional work by the student(s). While it is appropriate to submit a project or paper on which a faculty member(s) has given guidance, the submission should be primarily the work of the students.
Outstanding Planning Student Organization (PSO) Awards
At this time, we are not actively seeking submissions. The submission period will resume in 2023.
Planning Student Organizations (PSOs) throughout the country are involved in exciting and creative activities that enliven student life, contribute to their communities, and provide enhanced educational experiences for the students. This awards program provides a means for student groups to share their ideas, learn from one another, and receive recognition for creative, successful activities. Awards will include monetary contributions from APA to fund PSO activities. Awards winners will receive a monetary contribution of $2,500 to fund future PSO activities!
Student Design Competition
Co-sponsored by the APA Divisions Council and APA Student Representatives Council, the Student Design Competition takes place in conjunction with the National Planning Conference.
Student Poster Awards
The Student Poster Awards will not be awarded in 2022.
The Student Poster display at the National Planning Conference featured dozens of poster displays each depicting an exciting project undertaken by talented planners of all levels of experience.