AWARDS

2026 IES-APA Annual Awards

Each year, the Inland Empire invites the community to apply for an APA Section Award. There are a variety of categories, ranging from unique and exceptional developments to individuals who have contributed to the planning community. Each category can have one winner, with a possible award of merit if multiple applications meet the criteria. Section winners are eligible to apply for the Chapter Award. The jury panel carefully reviews each application package, weighing its merits against the category criteria and its relationship to other applications in the same category. The jury may, at their discretion, move an application to another, more appropriate category if they believe it was submitted incorrectly.

On behalf of the Inland Empire Executive Board, we thank all applicants for their tremendous effort in preparing their award packages, and we look forward to next year’s round of submittals. Please check back here for information regarding the next application process and submittal dates. Should you have any questions regarding the awards application process, please contact the section’s Awards Program Coordinator, Kassie Vickers (kass.vick@gmail.com).

Congratulations to Our 2026 Award Winners!
The APA Inland Empire Section proudly recognizes the outstanding projects, plans, and individuals honored in the 2026 IES-APA Annual Awards. These awardees represent excellence in planning, innovation, and community impact across the Inland Empire.

Explore the full list of this year’s award winners below.

State Awards Jury Announcement
The State Awards Jury announcement will be released soon. Please check back for updates.

Save the Date!

Join us for the APA Inland Empire Awards 2026 as we celebrate excellence in planning and commemorate the 100-year anniversary of Route 66, the iconic “Mother Road” that has shaped communities, mobility, and economic development across generations.

Past Awards:

2025 Awards

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Awards Program

Congratulations to our 2025 Award Winners