APA Virginia 2024 Conference APA Virginia 2024 Award Winners
Congratulations to 2024 award winners! APA Virginia honored the 2024 Awards Program winners on July 23, 2024 during the Awards Ceremony at its annual conference at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia. To learn about the individual winners, winning projects, and the Awards Committee, visit our Conference Website.
Elections APA Virginia Chapter Board Elections
2024 Election Timeline
The Chapter is scheduled to hold its election for the Executive Committee for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors this year. The election timeline is as follows:
- May 24: Deadline to submit nominations, including position statements
- July 31: Ballots available for voting
- August 28: Deadline to vote
- January 1, 2025: Elected leaders take office
Legislative Agenda View the APA Virginia 2024 Legislative Agenda
View the 2024 Legislative Agenda HERE
Members of the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Virginia) are committed to supporting economic prosperity for all residents and businesses in the Commonwealth. Planning provides opportunities for all Virginians to look into the future and work towards a long-term vision for their communities. Planners are reliable and trusted sources of information and committed to the communities they serve. The Chapter supports sound and legal planning efforts that enable localities to address needs in their communities. Annual updates to this legislative agenda do not negate previous years’ priorities.
Bylaws Bylaws Vote Update
The bylaw amendment considered by the membership on July 17, 2023, was overwhelmingly approved with more than 98% of the votes supporting the changes. The Board is working towards implementing the changes approved so stay tuned for a call for nominations for the Member Advocate positions. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out to Andrew Hopewell at president@apavirginia.com.
From the Executive Committee of APA Virginia: A Message from the Executive Board of the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association
The Executive Board of the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the behavior of a former board member, which led to the permanent revocation of their AICP and FAICP credentials. There is no place in the planning profession or society in general, for any form of harassment. APA Virginia applauds the courage and bravery of those who participated in and informed the Committee’s investigation. The harassment they endured was wrong and unacceptable. The Chapter prides itself on being an open and welcoming organization and wants to ensure that all interactions we have with individuals are positive and productive.
APA Virginia prioritizes the safety and security of all members when participating in Chapter-related activities. The Board of Directors will direct its resources toward enhanced measures to foster a safe and secure environment for these activities. Further discussion to facilitate the development of these measures will occur at the Board’s March 17th quarterly meeting in Roanoke, and will continue to be a focus of the Board’s work through the remainder of the year and beyond. If you have any concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact Chapter President Andrew Hopewell (president@apavirginia.com) or Ralph Willmer, FAICP, the Ethics Officer for the American Planning Association at (312) 786-6360.
