About
The Planning Commission is proud to announce our 41st annual celebration of excellence in planning in Hillsborough County. This awards program is a well-respected tradition honoring projects contributing to a better quality of life in our community and serving as models to learn from and emulate. With the emphasis on the importance of great planning in our own region, our awards program is held in October to align with the many national festivities held during the American Planning Association’s (APA) National Community Planning Month and celebration of Great Places in America!
Our 41st Annual Planning & Design Awards presented by TECO will be hosted by Brendan McLaughlin on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm at the Shanna & Bryan Glazer Jewish Community Center. Tickets will go on sale in September. Become a sponsor.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Contact Lynn Merenda for sponsorship opportunities: merendal@plancom.org
Reception Sponsor
Community Sponsor
Call for Entries
How to Enter
All entries become the property of the Planning Commission. Photos and drawings submitted may be used by the Planning Commission in materials including websites, social media, publications, presentations, and educational programs, etc.
Read the criteria and follow the submission instructions in the 41st Annual Planning & Design Awards Entry Form.
Once your materials are complete, submit your entry package online at: bit.ly/planningdesignentry
Mail your entry fee to the Planning Commission.
601 E Kennedy Boulevard, County Center, 18th Floor Tampa, FL 33602
The check or money order should be made payable to:
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
Deadlines & Entry Fees
Entry fees may be waived for student-designed projects or for projects designed and executed entirely with volunteer resources. Call 813.547.3342 to find out if your project qualifies for a waived fee.
Early Bird $125
Due Wednesday, July 12 | 5 pm
Open
General Entry $195
Due Friday, August 4 | 5 pm
Open
Past Winners
2022 | 40th Annual Planning & Design Award Winners | View the event photos | Watch the 40th Anniversary video
2021 | 39th Annual Planning & Design Award Winners | View the event photos
2020 | 38th Annual Planning & Design Award Winners | Watch the virtual awards program
2019 | 37th Annual Planning & Design Award Winners | View the event photos
2018 | 36th Annual Planning & Design Award Winners | View the event photos
2017 | 35th Annual Planning & Design Award Winners | View the event photos
2016 | 34th Annual Planning & Design Award Winners | View the event photos
2015 | 33rd Annual Planning & Design Award Winners | View the event photos
2014 | 32nd Annual Planning & Design Award Winners | View the event photos
2013 | 31st Annual Planning & Design Award Winners
2012 | 30th Annual Planning & Design Award Winners
The Planning Commission
601 E Kennedy Boulevard, County Center, 18th Floor Tampa, FL 33602
CONTACT
Lynn Merenda | merendal@plancom.org
Caroline Charles | charlesc@plancom.org
PHONE
813.272.5940