Purpose of the Awards Program

The purpose of this program is to recognize exceptional community leadership, planning and placemaking efforts, development projects, educational and stakeholder involvement, and student initiatives that promote the implementation of places2040 – the Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan. The awards program will also promote these projects and individuals as examples to be emulated throughout the community. These projects and efforts will be showcased and promoted at an event to recognize the award recipients. places2040’s Big Ideas will be reinforced through this program.

2023 Planning Leadership Award Winners

2022 Planning Leadership Award Winners

2021 Planning Leadership Award Winners