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Each year, the APA Metro Chapter bestows recognition on individuals, organizations and projects that exemplify the best of the metropolitan region’s planning work. Given at the Chapter’s Annual Meeting, the awards are meant to highlight excellence in the field and inspire planners of the next generation. The awards encompass a variety of achievements and include recognition for seasoned leaders as well as those just beginning to make their mark. Projects in the private and public sectors qualify, as well as community-based and civic advocacy initiatives. Innovation and impact are highly valued as are those initiatives that demonstrate collaboration and education. Projects at all scales are equally considered.
- Robert Ponte Award to an individual who has made significant contribution to the vitality of the New York area
- Robert C. Weinberg Award to outstanding students at the four New York planning schools
- Floyd Lapp Award for service to the New York Metro Chapter
- Lawrence M. Orton Award for leadership in city and regional planning.
- Paul Davidoff Award for leadership in housing and equal opportunity.
- Andrew Haswell Green Award* to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions for a period of at least 15 years.
- Meritorious Service or Achievement Award to recognize work of unusual merit or achievement.
- Journalism Award (for print, broadcast, or web-based work)
- William H. White Award for creativity and ingenuity in planning.
* Formerly the “Distinguished Service Award.” Renamed in honor of Andrew Haswell Green. Click here to access a selective reading list on A. H. Green and the highlights of his public career.
Nominations for 2009 awards should be submitted to Mike Bradley (michael.bradley@parks.nyc.gov) and Ellen Ryan (eryan@planning.nyc.gov), Co-Chairs of the Awards Committee by February 28, 2009.
Nominations should include:
- Your name and contact information
- Name of nominated individual(s), organization or project and contact information
- Category of award nomination
- Short narrative explanation for nomination (maximum 500 words)
- Supporting information (maps, reports, renderings, press coverage, etc.)
2008 Award Recipients
- Lawrence M. Orton Award for leadership in city and regional planning
Vision Long Island
- Andrew Haswell Green Award to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions for a period of at least 15 years
Robert Olmsted, P.E.
- Meritorious Service or Achievement Award to recognize work of unusual merit or achievement
West Harlem Piers—Manhattan Community Board 9, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, NYC Economic Development Corporation, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone
- Paul Davidoff Award for leadership in housing and equal opportunity
Nancy Biberman, President, Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation
- Journalism Award
Charles V. Bagli, The New York Times
- William H. Whyte Award to an individual, plan, or project that is distinguished by creativity in the field of planning
Hillary Ballon for Robert Moses and the Modern City
Municipal Art Society of New York for Jane Jacobs and the Future of New York
- Robert C. Weinberg Award to outstanding students at the four planning schools in New York
Ann Foss, Columbia University
Scott Giering, Hunter College
Sarah Wu, New York University
Katherine Rose Spaulding, Pratt Institute
- Floyd Lapp Award for service to the New York Metro Chapter, selected by the Chapter President
Peter Miller, AICP, Chapter Treasurer
Sarah Yackel, AICP, Chapter Vice President for Professional Development
Previous Award Winners [.pdf]
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