The Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-IL) is pleased to announce the 2025 Project Award recipients. The Chapter received a total of 22 nominations for outstanding examples of planning in Illinois. Congratulations to all who are recognized for their hard work, which seeks to advance the profession of planning in Illinois and nationwide! Click here for more information.
Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan
Guiding DG - Planning the Future of Downers Grove
Best Practice
RTA Travel Information Action Plan
Strategic Plan
Stitching It Together: A Framework Plan for Brighton Park and Gage Park
Make No Little Plans
City of Mount Sterling Long Range Strategic Plan
Advancing Diversity & Social Change
Accessible Public Engagement Training
Student Project
Calumet: Off the Grid - A New Delta
Student Project
Preserve Champaign: Updating the 1973 Heitzman Survey
Join these Award Winners at the 2025 APA-IL State Conference
Award winning plans will be recognized and 2025 Service Award winners will be announced at the 2025 Awards Ceremony during the 2025 APA-IL State Conference.
2025 Awards Program:
- 10/8/25 @ 5:30 - 6:30 PM Awards Ceremony
- 10/8/25 @ 6:30 - 7:30 PM Awards Reception
On 10/9, award winning projects will participate in the Speed Planning session. This is a great chance to hear why these plans are great examples of planning in Illinois!
Conference Details at a Glance
October 8-10, 2025
The Old Post Office
Chicago, IL
#APAIL25
ilapa.org/apail25
The 2025 Awards Program and Speed Planning are complimentary to all 2025 APA-IL State Conference attendees. When registering, be sure to register for the both the Awards Ceremony and the Awards Reception so we have an accurate headcount.
About Us
The American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter (APA-IL) is Illinois' source for networking and professional development in the field of urban planning. The Illinois Chapter strives to enhance planning skills and knowledge through a number of activities including an annual Statewide conference, section meetings, planning awards, professional development, a newsletter, the website, and more. The Chapter exists as part of the larger American Planning Association. For more information about the APA-IL, visit https://www.ilapa.org/. Questions regarding the Awards Program should be directed to APA-IL Awards Chair, Sara Egan, AICP at awards@ilapa.org.