APA Louisiana State Planning Awards
Louisiana State Planning Awards
Each year the Louisiana Chapter recognizes the achievements of agencies, companies, groups, and individuals as they strive for excellence in the planning profession. Nominations are received each fall and an awards ceremony occurs during the annual State Planning Conference where winners are recognized by the Chapter President during a banquet luncheon. Award winners receive an award and are featured in a multimedia presentation at the conference and in APA Louisiana publications. Press releases are made available to winners for distribution to local media. Award winners are selected from qualified applications through a peer jury review process. There is typically a fee for applying for most categories which is used to purchase acrylic awards and plaques, but this fee has been waived this year. The planning awards process is managed by the Louisiana Chapter's Information Officer who works closely with the Chapter President.