The Western New York Section of the American Planning Association is seeking nominations for its 2026 Professional Awards Program. This Program recognizes outstanding planning achievements within our Section and by its Professional Planners.
The Nomination Packet describes the process, content requirements, and submittal of all nominations. (Download the Nomination Packet (left) by clicking the pop-up at the top right corner. )
Nominations shall be submitted via an online Google Form at the following link: https://forms.gle/N7ksRzvpdx5q6mJh9
If you have questions regarding the Awards Program, please contact: Rocky Navarro, WNY APA Awards Chair (716) 427-1463 rnavarro@mjinc.com
Calling all planners and development professionals of Western New York! Join us to celebrate the achievements of your colleagues at the WNY APA Annual Awards Event on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 at Hamburg Brewing Company.
The event will start at 5:30pm with a networking hour followed by an awards presentation. We hope to see you there! More details to follow in the coming weeks.
The University at Buffalo Office of Alumni Engagement invites local planning professionals and UB alumni to a Happy Hour following the Career Trek on Thursday, April 2nd at Big Ditch Brewing Company starting at 5:30pm to meet and connect with participating students, faculty, and leadership of the school. This is a valuable moment for the students as it helps them hone their networking skills and learn from alumni with hands-on experiences in their area of interest.
Tickets for alumni are $15. Guests and friends of the school can register for $20. This includes light bites and refreshments with a two-hour open bar. Spots are limited!
Register for the Happy Hour here: Buffalo Career Trek Alumni Happy Hour