Awards and Scholarships

Featured Program Holzheimer Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is named in memory of longtime APA member and economic development visionary, Dr. Terry Holzheimer of Arlington County, Virginia and Virginia Tech. The Division is proud to be able to offer this award annually, and is consistently encouraged by the depth and breadth of submissions.

The Division maintains a few programs that seek to increase knowledge and understanding about the field. If interested in learning more, please follow the links orĀ contact us.
The Hunter Award
The Excellence in Economic Development Award is named for Donald E. Hunter, who was a long-time and very active member of the American Planning Association.