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AWARDS

The CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth seek to champion the very best examples of planning practice across Commonwealth countries.

Applications for the 2023 CAP Planning Awards can be submitted until
4 September!

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The Awards aim to:
 

  • Disseminate outstanding planning practice in the Commonwealth, particularly where applicable across different Commonwealth countries.
     

  • Demonstrate the valuable role that planners and planning have in the Commonwealth in helping to create resilient and sustainable communities and adequate shelter for all.
     

  • Promote the ways in which the science and art of planning can benefit the public and improve the well-being of society in the Commonwealth.


The 2023 CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth are now open. The closing date has been extended to midnight BST, 4 September 2023.


2023's award categories:
 

  • Planning for the Climate Emergency/Move to Net Zero

  • Planning for Cities and Human Settlements/Plan Making in the Commonwealth

  • Planning for Equitable and Inclusive Cities and Human Settlements

  • Planning in Response to Natural or Technological Disasters

  • Planning for the Conservation of the Built and Natural Environment and Cultural Heritage

  • Young Planner Award - essay entry on the topic: Planning for Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Communities: leveraging technological innovation and increasing public participation.

 

Inquires may be directed to annette.odonnell@rtpi.org.uk
 
Download 2023's full details & fillable nomination form   |  Download the 2023 Award submission poster

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Award Winners 

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  • 2022

Winners were announced 30th November at CAP's Biennial Meeting.​

Shortlisted Entries

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  • 2021
    As part of this year’s 50th anniversary celebrations the results of the 2021 CAP award for planning excellence were announced at the City Expo Malaysia on 8th November 2021. The ceremony was led by CAP President Eleanor Mohammed.

    Winners and Commendations
    Shortlisted Entries
     

  • 2020
    The winners of the 2020 CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth were announced in a special web-based event on World Town Planning Day, 8th November 2020, hosted by CAP President, Mrs Dyan Currie AM.

    Winners and Commendations
     

  • 2019
    The winners of the 2019 CAP Awards for Outstanding Planning Achievement in the Commonwealth were announced on the 9th November 2019 at the 50th anniversary conference of the Ghana Institute of Planners in Accra, Ghana.

    Winners
    Shortlisted Entries

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  • 2018
    The inaugural CAP awards were announced on 16th of October in Capetown during the SAPI Planning Africa Conference and CAP biennial Business Meeting.  

    Winners
    Shortlisted Entries

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