The PA Chapter of APA is pleased to announce two Professional Development Awards: Jerry S Walls, FAICP Planning Professional Development Award and Irving Hard, FAICP Excellence in Planning Professional Development Award. These awards can be used to cover a range of professional development activities, including graduate or undergraduate planning-related classes, in-depth training on planning-related topics such as but not limited to charrettes and mediation, planning-related workshops such as those offered through APA’s Planners Training Service, or other training relevant to the professional development.

1. Jerry S. Walls, FAICP Planning Professional Development Award – A scholarship of $2000.00 will be awarded to the Pennsylvania applicant who demonstrates commitment in the field of community planning, involvement in public sector planning, and a desire to enhance their expertise and/or develop new skills.
2. Irving Hand, FAICP Excellence in Planning Professional Development Award – One scholarship in the amount of $2,500.00 is awarded annually to an outstanding Pennsylvania applicant who demonstrates excellence in the field of community planning, and a desire to enhance their expertise and/or develop new skills.

Please review application requirements here. The deadline to complete your application is August 30, 2013.