2025 Lehigh Valley Awards Gala

The 2025 Lehigh Valley Planning Awards are HERE, and better than ever! 🎉

This celebration honors the region’s most impactful planning, design, and community development achievements across Lehigh and Northampton counties. From visionary projects to the people who bring them to life, The Lehigh Valley Awards recognize excellence in building thriving communities.

✨ Community of Distinction Award Honoring communities that exemplify innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to quality of life.

🌍 The Lehigh Valley Award Celebrating transformational planning across development, revitalization, open space, environment, and transportation.

🌿 The Percy Dougherty Planning Award Recognizing leadership and excellence in planning.

This year’s event is more than a celebration—it’s a homecoming for the planning community. Reconnect with peers, be inspired by award-winning work, and experience the momentum driving the Lehigh Valley forward.

Tickets are limited—don’t miss your chance to be part of this beloved regional event!

Enjoy food, drinks, networking, and celebration. Dress is business festive.

Be there as we shine a spotlight on the bold ideas, enduring partnerships, and smart planning shaping our region’s future.

Awardees will be announced the night of the event.

The event begins at 4 p.m. with a networking cocktail reception, followed by the program, keynote speech and dinner starting at 5 p.m. The awards presentation begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person. Register by Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Host or Publisher Lehigh Valley Planning Commission