MISSION

To confer Metro Chapter Annual Awards for excellence in the practice of planning in the New York Metro area. Each year, the APA New York 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 Biennial Conference, the awards are meant to highlight excellence in the field and inspire planners of the next generation.

Annual Awards Categories

The APA New York Metro Chapter 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.

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.
Mitchell J Silver, FAICP  Meritorious Service Award to recognize work of unusual merit or achievement to the Planning Profession to benefit historically underrepresented communities.
Maxine Griffith, FAICP Award for exemplary leadership in planning in the New York region.
William H. Whyte Award for creativity and ingenuity in planning.