For Immediate Release:
August 27, 2024

County Commissioners remind public
about 2024 Planning Merit Awards

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is reminding the public that the nomination deadline for the 2024 Planning Merit Awards Program is September 18.

“Our annual Planning Merit Awards Program recognizes plans, projects, programs, individuals, municipalities, businesses, community leaders and stakeholder organizations that have made a significant contribution to the advancement of planning and planning outcomes in Monmouth County,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Those interested in submitting an entry can find more information on our website, www.visitmonmouth.com.

“The purpose of the awards is to honor exceptional examples of planning in Monmouth County and to inspire others to pursue the same level of planning achievement and excellence,” said Deputy Director Ross F. Licitra, a member of the Monmouth County Planning Board. “The Planning Board encourages anyone to submit what they believe to be an outstanding nomination for consideration in the 2024 awards program. Nominations can be made in two categories: Planning and Nonprofit; and Development and Private Enterprise.”

“The Monmouth County Division of Planning provides professional planning services and technical assistance as staff advisors to the Monmouth County Planning Board and other County departments, divisions and agencies,” said Commissioner Erik Anderson, liaison to the Division of Planning. “The awards celebrate projects that demonstrate imaginative planning and creative solutions to planning dilemmas and implementation of innovative, sustainable or regenerative design concepts.”

Nominations may be submitted by any individual or organization. Projects, plans and programs must be located in Monmouth County and have been completed or fully implemented between Jan. 1, 2022 and Sept. 18, 2024. The deadline for the receipt of completed entries is Sept. 18, 2024 and applications must be submitted online.

Nomination applications are available at www.visitmonmouth.com. To learn more, contact the Monmouth County Division of Planning at planning@co.monmouth.nj.us or 732-431-7460 for assistance.

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