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Submit nominations October 1 through October 31st for the OMS 2024 Awards!! Submit here: https://lnkd.in/eScwvATK The Annual OMS Holiday Party & Inaugural Awards Celebration will be held from 6 - 8 pm on Thursday, Dec. 5. This year is the inaugural OMS 2024 Awards, honoring excellence and achievement in the Orlando Metro Section. We are thrilled to introduce three categories.  Project of the Year: We recognize a remarkable project that has made a significant impact on a local community in our section. Planner of the Year: Celebrating an individual who has done extraordinary planning work throughout the year.  Student Project of the Year: Highlighting the ingenuity and creativity of a student-led initiative.

The deadline to submit your nomination(s) for the inaugural OMS Awards has been extended to Friday, Nov. 8.  As a reminder, we will hand out the awards during our annual holiday party and hope to make it a recurring event!  The Award categories: Project of the Year: Recognizing a remarkable project that has made a significant impact in a local community in our section. Planner of the Year: Celebrating an individual who has done extraordinary planning work throughout the year. Student Project of the Year: Highlighting the ingenuity and creativity of a student-led initiative. Click on the button below to review the awards criteria or to submit your person/project.  Holiday party information here: When: Thursday, Dec. 5 | 6 - 8 pm Where: Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 8005 International Drive Cost: $20 per person, includes one drink ticket  Nomination Link: Planning Awards Nomination Form Registration Link for Event: OMS Annual Holiday Party & Awards Celebration

LPG is Proud to Sponsor the Fall 2024 AICP Prep Workshop - Tomorrow! Get ready for an incredible opportunity to prepare for the AICP exam with the best resources and support. As a proud sponsor, LPG is committed to empowering future planners with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Date: Tomorrow, Location: Rogers Park Bldg., 610 S. 9th Street Leesburg, FL 34748 We are proud of our own Planners, Heather Urwiller, AICP, CFM and Kelly Turner, AICP, CFM, who will be sharing their invaluable insights and expertise learned from distinguished careers in the field of Planning

We had a wonderful AICP Prep Workshop yesterday in Leesburg. The event was sponsored by LPG. A huge thank you to the City of Leesburg for providing a great venue. I would like to thank all of our speakers and attendees. This event was a small group making it particularly fun to hear from attendees. There are still a few weeks left to prep for the FALL AICP Test. We wish all test takers luck the Fall exam.

Fun afternoon with Jennifer A. Stults, AICP CTP, CPM, FCCM and Heather Urwiller teaching the AICP Code of Ethics to a fantastic group of planners in Lake County! Thank you Land Planning Group - Urban and Regional Planners, LLC for hosting! Good Luck to all the AICP Test-takers this fall!

A must attend for all planners. We love a great Bert Harris Act webinar ... this is sure to be a good one. It's FREE and worth 1 Law CM.

Don't miss this opportunity for an equity CM credit! Register by November 6! Community Building: Working Effectively with People Come join your fellow OMS members to learn how to create a foundation of connection, trust, honesty, and respect that fosters collaboration and teamwork creating a more equitable community. In this interactive workshop, participants will be introduced to a set of tools to help them engage in reflective practice and intercultural communication to create inclusive excellence in work and community environments. Participants will engage in experiential exercises using dialogue and working with The Principles for How We Treat Each Other and will be introduced to the idea of unconscious bias and be given opportunities in a safe setting to temporarily put aside their own perspectives and listen non-judgmentally to the experiences of others. With these new tools in hand, participants will improve their interpersonal relationships, their work environment, and their communities and develop practices of respect and community building. When: Thursday, Nov. 7 | 5 - 7:30 pm Where: 283 Cranes Roost Blvd Altamonte Springs, FL 32701. Cost: $20 per person payable at the door. Cards only. Register by November 6!!! Refreshments will be provided. 1 Equity CM credit will be provided. Seating is limited to 40 participants. https://lnkd.in/eS7C6jkB

Join students at the 26th Annual Orange County Government Community Conference! 📅Date: Saturday, November 9th   🕖Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 a.m.)   📍Location: Orange County Multicultural Center, 7149 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL This years theme “Bridging Technology, Community, & You”, educates and engages residents through relevant topics, like "A Chat with Mayor Demings", and features dynamic presenters, interactive resource exhibitors, exciting door prizes, continental breakfast, and an awards luncheon recognizing community associations and civic leaders. This event is attended by about 150 residents, representing homeowners, retirees, HOAs, neighborhood association leaders, and resource providers. 💲Cost: $12 cash ONLY (payable at the door)  Spread the word to students that may be interested and join us for a fantastic day of learning and community engagement! For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/e7hXJTmk

Tomorrow is the last day.... Submit nominations October 1 through October 31st for the OMS 2024 Awards!! Submit here: https://lnkd.in/eScwvATK The Annual OMS Holiday Party & Inaugural Awards Celebration will be held from 6 - 8 pm on Thursday, Dec. 5. This year is the inaugural OMS 2024 Awards, honoring excellence and achievement in the Orlando Metro Section. We are thrilled to introduce three categories.  Project of the Year: We recognize a remarkable project that has made a significant impact on a local community in our section. Planner of the Year: Celebrating an individual who has done extraordinary planning work throughout the year.  Student Project of the Year: Highlighting the ingenuity and creativity of a student-led initiative.

Submit by Thursday! Submit nominations October 1 through October 31st for the OMS 2024 Awards!! Submit here: https://lnkd.in/eScwvATK The Annual OMS Holiday Party & Inaugural Awards Celebration will be held from 6 - 8 pm on Thursday, Dec. 5. This year is the inaugural OMS 2024 Awards, honoring excellence and achievement in the Orlando Metro Section. We are thrilled to introduce three categories.  Project of the Year: We recognize a remarkable project that has made a significant impact on a local community in our section. Planner of the Year: Celebrating an individual who has done extraordinary planning work throughout the year.  Student Project of the Year: Highlighting the ingenuity and creativity of a student-led initiative.