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10/13/2025
APA-IL's 2025 Service Award Winners!
The American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter (APA-IL) is pleased to announce the 2025 Service Award recipients. Congratulations to all who are recognized for their hard work, which seeks to advance the profession of planning in Illinois and nationwide!
Distinguished Service
Scott Hanson, AICP
Most Valuable Planner
Ray Lees
Lifetime Achievement
Dudley Onderdonk, FAICP
Emerging Planner
Edith Portales, AICP
Emerging Planner
Kat Trotter
Award winning plans were recognized and service award winners were announced at the 2025 Awards Ceremony on October 8, 2025 at the 2025 APA-IL State Conference. After the ceremony, winners and guests were able to enjoy a beautiful evening reception on The Meadow (the Old Post Office's rooftop garden).
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/.
