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APPI’s greatest goal is to promote excellence and professional standards in the field of planning. With our annual APPI Awards, we recognize exemplary work in the planning profession.
2022 Planning Awards
Call for Submissions
Awards acknowledge meritorious plans and projects, undertaken in whole or in part by members of the Institute, that significantly contribute to the livability of communities in Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Plans and projects specific to rural and indigenous planning are encouraged. A Certificate of Planning Excellence or a Certificate of Planning Merit may be awarded. The awards will presented at the 2022 Conference, on October 24, 2022 in Canmore, Alberta.
2021 Planning Awards
The 2021 APPI Planning Awards were presented virtually at the Planning Awards Celebration on October 21, 2021.
2021 APPI Planning Awards Announcement.
2021 APPI Planning Awards Ceremony Recording
Awards of Planning Merit
myMH – Medicine Hat Master Plan
City of Medicine Hat
Comprehensive and Policy Plan Category
Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Plan
Municipal Planning Services and CPP Environmental
Special Study Category
City of Edmonton Open Option Parking
City of Edmonton
Special Study Category
2020 Planning Awards
The 2020 APPI Planning Awards were presented virtually at the Volunteer Awards and Appreciation Celebration virtually on November 26, 2020. 2020 APPI Planning Awards Announcement
Award of Planning Excellence
908 ATCO Village Homes for Heros Foundation Tiny Home Village for Veterans
Homes for Heros Foundation, NAK Design Strategies, hunter tristan design, Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd
Awards of Planning Merit
Alberta Avenue Neighbourhood Urban Design Analysis
Green Space Alliance, WSP, City of Edmonton
Beltline Area Redevelopment Plan (Culture and Entertainment District)
City of Calgary
Bonnie Doon Town Centre Master Plan and Rezoning
Morguard Investments Limited, B&A Planning Group, Designcorp International, Intelligent Futures, Bunt & Associates and Aplin Martin Consultants Ltd.
Chinatown Urban Interface Plan
Green Space Alliance, City of Edmonton, ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd.
Victoria District Area Structure Plan
Municipal Planning Services, Smoky Lake County, Smoky Lake County Regional Heritage Board
Congratulations to this year's recipients and thank you to everyone who took the time to prepare and submit this year!
2019 Awards
The 2019 awards were presented at the 2019 APPI Conference in Fort McMurray, October 7, 2019. 2019 APPI Planning Awards Press Release