The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association continues its program of recognizing planning excellence in municipalities throughout the State. Evaluation criteria include the level of training of Planning Commissioners and professional staff, professional qualifications of the planning staff, breadth and currency of master plan components and completion of other planning related projects. The goals of the program include:
- Increasing community awareness of the importance of planning,
- Recognizing planning departments which meet certain professional requirements,
- Recognizing planning efforts that have achieved community support,
- Encouraging the funding of professional training for Planning Commissioners and staff, and
- Aiding economic development and community image.
In 2019, we transitioned completely to an electronic submittal and payment format. Please complete the form below and use the payment link at the bottom to complete the application process.
The $150 submittal fee is for first time applicants only, which covers the cost of the initial plaque. Cities receiving recognition in subsequent years are responsible for ordering the year plates for their plaque. This can be done by taking the plaque to a local sign/award/engraving vendor to get the year "2025" put on the plaque. Do not have "2025" marked until you receive official confirmation in July for program recognition.
$150 submission fee can be paid by card using this link or by contacting Chelsea Irby at administrator@apatexas.org for an invoice to pay by check.