Honours & Awards
Canadian Awards for Planning Excellence
Since 1983, CIP has been honouring outstanding planning projects for their excellence, innovation, and impact on the profession. Now, as we enter a new era, we’ve reimagined our awards program to reflect the evolving landscape of planning.
Over the past 40 years, the world around us has transformed, but our unwavering commitment to celebrating excellence in planning remains steadfast. The Canadian Awards for Planning Excellence will continue this tradition by recognizing submissions that showcase innovation, make a positive impact on the profession, and demonstrate implementation potential.
Project Summary Applications Now Open
Submissions can relate to communities of all sizes, as well as projects of all scales. Entries may consist of a plan or a policy; a physical design concept; applied research; or communication materials. Projects based outside of Canada will not be accepted. Click here to read the Canadian Awards for Planning Excellence Submission Guidelines.
Deadline: October 6, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PT
At a time when building resilient, inclusive, and forward-thinking communities is more crucial than ever, the Canadian Awards for Planning Excellence will provide evidence and inspiration for shaping a better future for all Canadians.
We’re looking for unique work that falls under one of the following categories:
- Reconciliation
- Climate
- Healthy Communities
- Housing
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
We’ve simplified our application process; it’s now just three short steps:
- Submit a project summary telling us what the project is, who was involved, and how it demonstrates excellence
- The Jury will determine a shortlist of applicants who will be notified by November 2025
- Shortlisted applicants will submit a more detailed application by April 2026
Key Dates
| Project Summary Application Submission Opens | July 23, 2025 |
| Project Summary Application Submission Deadline | October 6, 2025 |
| Notifications sent to successful Project Summary Applicants | November 2025 |
| Shortlisted Candidates Full Application Deadline | January 12, 2026 |
| Successful Candidates Notified | March-April 2026 |
| Public Announcement of Recipients | May 2026 |