Awards Program
Excellence in Small Town and Rural Planning
The call for awards is open for submission by 23 January 2026.
The categories are:
Vernon Deines Award for Comprehensive Plan or Special Project Plan
Given to an outstanding comprehensive plan or special project plan that addressed the development of a neighborhood, community, county, or region.
John Keller Award for Planning Initiative
Given to an outstanding initiative or program in public education, workshops, ordinances, or enforcement that promotes planning in small towns and rural areas.
James A. Segedy Award for Student Project
Given to an outstanding project by a graduate or undergraduate class or individual that addresses a planning issue facing small town or rural areas.
Carol Thomas award for small town and rural planner
Given to an individual in public service, academia, or the private sector who has made an outstanding contribution to planning in their community.
Nominated plans, projects, programs, and studies must have been completed within two years of the nomination submittal date. For Comprehensive Plans and Special Project Plans prepared by consultants, the award recipient shall be the client for whom the planning activity was conducted.
QUESTIONS
Contact Vice-Chair for Programs Mary Howard at (518) 929-5866 or mthdwh8000@yahoo.com
