“Each year, the New York Upstate Chapter has the wonderful challenge of reviewing applications from our colleagues and communities and learning more about what is happening around the state," said Sean Maguire, Chapter Vice President and Chapter Awards Chair. “We look forward to once again highlighting the best in planning across Upstate New York and continuing to raise the profile of our important work creating great communities for all.”

The Chapter considers applications in the following categories:

• Comprehensive Planning

• Best Practice

• Grassroots Initiative

• Implementation

• Public Outreach

• Great Places in Upstate NY

  • Streets

  • Neighborhoods

  • Public Spaces

• Distinguished Leadership

  • Michael J. Krasner Professional Planner Award

  • Upstate Fellow

  • Elected Official

  • Citizen Planner

• Planner Emeritus

The Chapter also considers student projects. Projects completed by students shall be submitted to the appropriate category and the applicant will be required to indicate if students completed the project. These projects do not compete against the professional award in the category; instead the Chapter seeks to recognize student projects alongside professional projects of the same type.

Applications may be submitted starting on March 1, 2022 and must be submitted by July 31, 2022. The Committee will review applications in August and make its selections in September. Awards will be announced at the New York Upstate Chapter Conference. Awardees are strongly encouraged to attend.

For information, please see 2022 NY Upstate Chapter APA Awards Information