Young Planner of the Year
This award seeks out the brightest RTPI members in the early stages of their careers. Potential candidates can work in any area of the industry. We are looking for outstanding Young Planners who can demonstrate a contribution to planning or significant career achievements in recent years.
Being Young Planner of the Year is not just an award or title but also an ambassadorial role for the RTPI where you will be able to use your platform to raise the profile of young planners in planning.
Reminder
Please inform the person you are nominating once you have submitted the entry.
Eligibility
Entrants must be in the first ten years of post-qualification experience and be a current member of the RTPI. A candidate can nominate themselves or they can also be nominated by an employer, colleague or peer.
Judging Criteria
Submit an 800 word submission outlining the experiences and achievements, particularly over recent years, which you feel qualifies the entrant to be named our Young Planner of the Year.
Entries may make reference to careers as a whole as well as any particular projects or pieces of work you wish to share with the judges. Please ensure the submission fully outlines how it meets the judging criteria. The judges will be assessing the applications against the following criteria:
- Understanding of planning policy and the planning system they are working within
- The range, quality and variety of recent planning experience and achievements
- Their enthusiasm and originality of approach
- Their personal and team working skills
- Their commitment to continuing professional development and involvement with professional institutes, networks, events, outreach work or relevant voluntary activity. With particular reference to the RTPI.
- The extent to which they serve as a role model for other young professionals
You will need to upload 2 references from chartered members to support the application