Commonwealth Award Nominations Extended
Until Sept. 7!
Tell Us About Great Projects, Plans & Visionaries
Transforming Your Community

Do you know of a project, plan or inspiring community leader that exemplifies the principles of smart growth, resilience and equity in your community? Consider submitting a nomination for the 2020-2021 Commonwealth Awards!

Nominations only take a few minutes and are due September 7, 2021 by midnight.
Please share this email with your network and colleagues.
Benefits of Commonwealth Award Recognition
  • Public and peer recognition for excellence in smart growth, resilience, and equity
  • Statewide press releases to media and regional / state agencies
  • Notification sent to your General Assembly representatives
  • Each project will be featured in monthly newsletter throughout the year
  • Highlighted in 10,000 Friends e-news, website and model project and plan archives
  • Networking & RFP opportunities through the Commonwealth Business Referral Network
2019 Mark Schneider Friend of Pennsylvania
Award Winner, Sec. Leslie Richards (center)
with Bert Cossaboon, Board Chairman and
Stacie Reidenbaugh, CEO of 10,000 Friends
• Projects and plans should be completed within the last 5 yrs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If phased construction, at least 50% of the project must be complete. View Guidelines •
Submissions are encouraged of both large and small-scale plans and projects,
from urban to suburban to rural development and redevelopment projects and municipal plans. Submit your nomination today!
Nominations are Due Tuesday, September 7, 2021
10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania