Submission Requirements:

Entries must include a one-page summary of the submission or one page resume, and the individual’s photograph.
Entries must include a two-page explanation demonstrating how the submission meets each of the criteria.
Three letters of recommendation must accompany entries for the Leadership Awards. These letters should address the noted criteria.

Five collated sets of the application form and all supporting materials must be submitted. The Michigan Association of Planning is not responsible for assembling, collating, or copying submission material. The nominator must sign all application forms. Submissions lacking required signatures may be disqualified. The awards committee’s procedures prohibit any communication with jurors on behalf of an entry. Such communication is reason for disqualification.

Eligibility:

All categories are open to both Michigan Association of Planning members and non-members alike. Nominators must select one category for the submission. Members of the awards committee and Michigan Association of Planning Board of Directors are not eligible to enter or be nominated to receive individual awards. These individuals may not attempt to influence or affect the outcome of the jury process for projects nominated in other awards categories.

Previous recipients of Leadership Awards will not be considered for the same award more than once.

Judging and Awards Ceremony:

The Michigan Association of Planning Board of Directors are not involved in the selection process and are not aware of the entries submitted for consideration until after the jury has rendered its decision. Judging for leadership categories will take place instate. Jurors are under no obligation to grant an award in any category. Nominators of submissions will be notified confidentially by mail. Official announcements of the winning submissions will be made after all decisions have been made.