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Call for Planning Awards Nominations
May 4, 2009
Each year the Wyoming Planning Association honors selected members at the
annual conference. The 2009 WYOPASS Awards will be presented at the 2009 Western
Planner Conference in Spearfish, South Dakota, September 9-11. The
submittal deadline is July 1, 2009. Award categories are:
 | Planning Project – Urban: In recognition of an outstanding planning
project in a large population base, that promotes solid principles and
practices that lead to results. |
| Planning Project – Rural: In recognition of an outstanding planning
project in a small population base which promotes solid principles and
practices that lead to results. |
| Planner of the Year: In recognition of significant contributions
pertaining to planning in Wyoming. |
| Planner of the Year – New Professional: In recognition of outstanding
work by a planner who is new to the profession. |
| Planning and Zoning Commissions – Group or Individual: In recognition of
dedicated service on behalf of planning in Wyoming’s communities and
counties. |
For additional information, see the invitation
of nominations letter and nomination
form or contact WYOPASS Secretary Megan Lehman, Campbell County Public
Works, (307) 685-8061 ext 6447 FAX (307) 687-6349, MBL08@ccgov.net.
WYOPASS News
September 2008
by Debbie Ehlers and Kathy Patceg
Wyoming Western Planner Conference Hosted by WYOPASS The Western
Planner Conference, held August 5-8 in Cheyenne, was an outstanding success and
a great experience for the more than 200 attendees. The Conference Co-Chairs
Joanne Garnett and Matt Ashby did an outstanding job, and they had help from a
great Conference Committee. Thanks to all those whose volunteer efforts made the
conference a great experience. Special mention goes to Committee Members Mike
Abel, Jeanie Anderson, Brandon Cammarata, Sreyoshi Chabraborty, Jennifer Corso,
Lynn DeVilbiss, Linda Hostetter, Chuck Lanham, Tom Mason, Martin Matsen, Nancy
Olson, Lisa Pafford, James Sims, and Jan Spires.
WYOPASS Awards: The annual WYOPASS Awards were given out on Friday,
August 8 at the Western Planner Conference. Congratulations to the following
award recipients.
| 2008 Planning Project - Urban: City of Laramie - 2008 Casper
Aquifer Protection Plan and Casper Aquifer Overlay Zone Ordinance The awards
committee found this plan to be very complete and implemented. It showed a
lot of citizen involvement and community support. |
| 2008 Planner of the Year: John Woodward, Planning Director, Lincoln
County Mr. Woodward’s nomination covered numerous planning related
projects, such as regional landfill work, affordable housing study,
developed public lands policy and community wildfire protection plan, to
name a few. He has 14 years of experience and is very well respected as
evidenced by the nomination. |
| 2008 New Planning Professional of the Year: Jennifer Shields,
Assistant Planner City of Rock Springs Jennifer received the award because
she has a very positive attitude and exceptional public service skills. In
addition, she has an instant rapport with citizens, and she is dependable,
responsible, dedicated, and detail-oriented. |
| 2008 Planning Commission of the Year: Alpine Planning and Zoning
Commission The population of the Alpine area has grown 300 percent over the
last 16 years. In the last three to four years, the commission has adopted a
master plan and a more useful land use development code, developed handouts
for the public, adopted IBC codes, and instituted other progressive planning
concepts and tools. |
| 2008 Planning Commissioner of the Year – Honorable Mention: Alan
Siggins - Park County Planning and Zoning Commission Mr. Siggins was
nominated for being a part of every significant planning milestone for Park
County since 1994. His nomination stated that he is knowledgeable, fair,
reliable, and dedicated. |
| 2008 President’s Recognition of Special Achievement: Kathy Patceg
Town of Glenrock Planner Ms. Patceg received this award for her community
leadership and project management in the successful Commerce Block Building
renovation and restoration project. |
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