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 2026 Scholarship Auction 

The APA WA Scholarship Committee is excited to bring back the Silent Auction at the 2026 Annual Conference in Vancouver, WA! The Silent Auction will take place during the Conference Reception, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Thursday, October 8 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. Be sure to bid on the wonderful items during the Silent Auction on Thursday evening. It is for a good cause!

Get ready to bid! The APA Washington Scholarship Silent Auction features an exciting selection of experiences, tickets, local treasures, and more. Some of the exciting items included in the auction are:

  • 1-Hour Scenic Air Flight – Soar over Lewis County and take in the beautiful Pacific Northwest from above with a one-hour scenic flight.
  • Vancouver Waterfront Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour – Join City and Port planners for an exclusive tour of the Vancouver Waterfront and learn more about this exciting development.
  • Kraken Tickets – Choose your game and enjoy two tickets to see the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.
  • JM Cellars Wine Experience – Enjoy two bottles of wine along with a “Wine Club for a Day” experience from JM Cellars.
  • Sure Locks Escapes – Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and put your problem-solving skills to the test with an escape room experience.
  • Deception Pass Canvas Print – Bring a beautiful piece of the Pacific Northwest home with a large canvas photograph of Deception Pass.

These are just a few of the items available! Explore the full auction and place your bids to support the APA Washington Scholarship Fund.

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We hope you will support Washington’s planning students by giving directly to the Scholarship Fund or by bidding enthusiastically at the Silent Auction on October 8.


The Scholarship Committee will be giving away APA WA logo items as a small gesture of appreciation for your donation:

Item Suggested Donation
APA WA Logo Can Cooler $5
APA WA Logo Sticker $3
2026 APA WA Conference Sticker $3
Explore Vancouver Postcard $4


An APA WA Merch Pack that includes all of the above items is also available with a suggested donation of $15 or more. 

 Thank you for investing in the next generation of planners!

 

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