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Our Communications Team Wins Award!

The Division Council of the American Planning Association hereby presents the 2023 Division Achievement Award for Division Communication Effort City Planning and Management Division Newsletters, E-Blasts, LinkedIn June 2024 Joel Albizo, FASAE, CAE Chief Executive Officer Chad M. Nabity, AICP Division Council Chair American Planning Association Creating Great Communities for All


We are thrilled to announce that our member-led newsletter and social media content have received a prestigious award from APA’s Division Council. This achievement would not have been possible without your invaluable support.

Our dedicated division executives, volunteers, authors, and committee members have worked tirelessly to foster growth and excellence. As our division continues to expand, so do the benefits for our members.

A heartfelt shout-out to Patrice Ruffin, Jordan McKenzie, and Eliot Tipton for their unwavering commitment to our communications program. Serving our membership over the past year has been an honor, and we look forward to even greater accomplishments ahead.

Thank you for being part of our success story!

All my best to you and yours,

Stephanie Donahue
Director of Communications


National Volunteer Week 2024

American Planning Association’s City Planning and Management Division National Volunteer Week 2024 Margaret Wallace Brown, Bridgett White, Patrice Ruffin Dowdell, Joshua Clements, Don Roe, Stephanie Donahue, Cassandra O'Hearn, Mark Yandrick, Bethany Moore, Mia Lowenthal, April Smith, Brianna Lelieur, Carolyn Poissant, Pamela Owusu Nkwantabisah, Stephen Broadwell, Taeyoung Kim, Inodee Fernando, Sajid Iqbal, Nicole Henningfeld, Jordan McKenzie, Eliot Tipton, Sydney Greenway, Anna Kelsey, Lady Franciscar Nicolas-Kassama, Christopher Looney, Noah Schumerth, Anita Weaver, Nazmus Sadat, Surupa Sen, Megan Do, Patwanda Parks, and Sue Schwartz Recognizing the significant contributions and dedication to our division, you exemplify what makes planners unique! THANK YOU!


We would love to take a moment to recognize our phenomenal volunteers. Through their oversight, guidance, and support, we have accomplished extraordinary feats! Thank you for your commitment to the planning profession and dedication to our growth.

You exemplify what makes planners unique!

THANK YOU!