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Recognition of Planning Director Sue Schwartz on Joint Receipt of the AICP President’s Award for Exceptional Practice
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Department: Executive
Council District: All
Public Hearing: n/a
Advertising Date/By: n/a
Contact 1 and Phone: David Parrish, Ext. 2002
Contact 2 and Phone: Betsey Richardson, Ext. 2397
PURPOSE:
To recognize Planning Director Sue Schwartz on Joint Receipt of the AICP President’s Award for Exceptional Practice.
BACKGROUND:
In April, Sue Schwartz Director of the Planning Department, received the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) President’s Award for Professional Achievement, which recognizes the contributions of a person advancing the planning profession. The award, presented once during each AICP president’s term, was given to Schwartz on April 21 at the American Planning Association (APA) National Conference in Seattle, Washington.
AICP, the professional institute of the APA, certifies planners and focuses on ethics, professional development, and standards of professional practice. Sue led the effort in developing the framework for the continuing education program called Certification Maintenance and gaining support from members. Sue Schwartz was recognized for leadership in creating and implementing the continuing education program for certified planners.
This is the second recognition for Schwartz by AICP. In 1999, she also received the AICP President’s Award for the creation of the College of Fellows of AICP, which honors certified planners who have made sustained contributions to the profession. Schwartz is the only planner to be honored with the AICP Presidents Award twice in the history of the award.
Lee Brown, AICP President, will be in attendance Tuesday to officially recognize Sue with the award as she was unable to receive the award at the ceremony in April.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
No action is required by City Council.