2025 Scholarship Auction

The APA WA Scholarship Committee is excited to bring back the Silent Auction at the 2025 Annual Conference in Tacoma!

Our goal this year is to raise $9,000 to fund scholarships for students enrolled in accredited planning programs. By participating, you’re helping future planners gain access to valuable educational opportunities to shape communities for the better.

How You Can Help

The Silent Auction is powered by the creativity and generosity of our APA Community. We’re seeking donations of items, experiences, and services to feature at the event.

Popular past contributions include:

Themed gift baskets
Restaurant and retail gift cards
Sports event tickets
Artwork and wine
Vacation getaways
Professional services

Donate Today

We need your donations! To contribute, please fill out this form or contact Kristen Holdsworth at [email protected].

Other Ways to Support Students

If you are not able to donate an item for the auction, you can still:

Contribute directly to the APA WA Scholarship Fund
Bid on items at the Silent Auction during the reception on Thursday evening.

Sneak Peek of Donation Items

We have already received several amazing donations for this year’s event! A few weeks before the conference we will post more information on this page about auction items. In the meantime, we wanted to highlight one exciting opportunity:

CliftonStrengths Coaching Session for 20

Unlock your team’s potential with a half-day CliftonStrengths coaching session for up to 20 participants, led by Caroline Eckel, AICP planner and certified CliftonStrengths coach. Perfect for workplace teams, community groups, or organizational boards, this $4,000+ package will help your group discover talents, improve collaboration, and boost performance—while supporting scholarships for planning students!