APPI Volunteer Recognition Awards

The Volunteer Recognition Awards annually celebrate those members who have made a significant contribution to the Institute and the planning profession. The following recipients of the awards were announced at the Volunteer Awards and Appreciation Celebration virtually on November 26, 2020.

Outstanding Contribution to the Profession Award

Ann Peters, RPP​

Exceptional Mentor Award

Thom Mahler, RPP

Volunteer of the Year Award

Oliver Green, RPP​

Council Service Awards

​Erin O'Neill, RPP
Bernice Gonzalez, RPP
Kate van Fraassen, RPP
Gary Willson, RPP

Long Term Service Recognition

Karen Roberts, RPP     20 Years
Lenore Mitchell, RPP    20 Years
Daniel Whelton, RPP    20 Years
Graham Beck, RPP      20 Years
Tracey Tester, RPP       20 Years
Nancy Hackett, RPP     20 Years
Stuart Wraight, RPP     20 Years
Erik Backstrom, RPP    20 Years

Albert Flootman, RPP   25 Years
Chuck McNutt, RPP      25 Years

Greg Birch, RPP           30 Years
Greg Hofmann, RPP     30 Years
Alan Wallace, RPP        30 Years
Frank Liszczak, RPP    30 Years

Geoff Chow, RPP         35 Years
Duncan Fraser, RPP    35 Years

Robert Riddett, RPP    40 Years
Werner Fischer, RPP   40 Years
Brent Hughes, RPP     40 Years
Philip Dack, RPP         40 Years
Olga M. Lovatt, RPP    40 Years
J. Kent Stewart, RPP   40 Years

APPI annually recognizes the contributions and achievements of our dedicated volunteers, the recipients of the APPI Volunteer Recognition Awards and Student Education Scholarships, as well as newly certified RPP members and long-term "milestone" RPP members.

APPI Council acknowledges and appreciates everyone of you for the contributions that you make to the Institute and the profession in the advancement of planning.

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