Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners!
The APA California Awards Program aims to promote quality in planning and enhance public awareness of the planning profession by recognizing outstanding achievements in the field.
This year, the APA California 2026 Awards of Excellence and Awards of Merit for were selected by a distinguished jury of APA California peers, representing diverse planning fields and locations across the state. Local Sections first evaluated the submissions for state awards, making these selections truly exceptional.
The 2026 awards ceremony will be held the annual Chapter conference in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 4.
Congratulations to all of our award recipients! We are incredibly proud of your remarkable accomplishments.
Award Archives
Great Places in California Awards
The California Great Places Program was active from 2015 to 2019 to recognize places that exemplified character, quality, and excellent planning. A Great Place may be found anywhere – from a large city to a rural community, a vibrant downtown, a historic town, a public park, or a preserved open space.