Women & Planning Division ABOUT US
Established in 1979, APA's Women & Planning Division is a national network supporting, and advocating for, women in the planning profession. We provide programming and resources for our 2,000+ members, encouraging, uplifting, and celebrating women of every age and at all career stages.
Have questions or suggestions? Need more information? Email us anytime at women.apa@gmail.com.
2025 Wendell Legacy Impact Award NOMINATIONS OPEN!
The Wendell Legacy Impact Award is the Women & Planning Division's most prestigious honor. Awarded annually, the Wendell Award recognizes and celebrates Division members building a legacy through their practice, research, and service and exemplifying bold leadership, community impact, and sustained contributions advancing women in planning.
The Wendell Legacy Impact Award is not a scholarship, grant, or reimbursement. It is a celebration—an intentional act of naming, recognizing, and honoring sustained impacts advancing women in planning. The award provides a $3,000 honorarium and a commemorative glass award appropriate for display. There are no restrictions on the recipient's use of award funds.
WPD is accepting Wendell Legacy Impact Award nominations through June 2, 2025. Decision notifications will be sent via email by June 25, 2025.
WPD Director of Membership Appointed
Breanne Rothstein, AICP was appointed to fill the Division's Director of Membership vacancy on the Executive Committee. Help us welcome Breanne back to Division leadership!
WPD YouTube Featured Video
An inspiring conversation with Breanne Rothstein, AICP, founder and CEO of Thrive Consulting! Breanne shares her journey of launching Thrive Consulting — what led her to take the leap, challenges she faced in her first year, and lessons learned in building a successful planning business. If you’ve ever thought about starting your own firm or want to hear from an experienced planning entrepreneur, this session is for you!
New Members Welcome!
On behalf of the Division’s leadership, welcome! We are so excited to have you on board and cannot wait to get to know and serve you! APA's Women & Planning Division is a great place to make new professional connections and be active in the American Planning Association.
Need assistance or have questions about your membership? Contact us any time at women.apa@gmail.com.
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