Since 2011, the Atlantic Planners Institute has recognized excellence in planning through the annual Awards of Excellence.

These awards honour the best in professional planning work undertaken by members in communities and regions across Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Awards are given in four categories:

  • Comprehensive Policies and Plans
  • Physical Plans and Design
  • Special Research Studies
  • Public Outreach and Communication.

For information on the evaluation criteria and submission requirements, please see the API Awards of Excellence Program Guidelines for 2020.

Previous Winners

2019 API Awards of Excellence Winners

2018 API Awards of Excellence Winners

2017 API Awards of Excellence Winners

2016 API Awards of Excellence Winners

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