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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!
Help Support Future Washington Planners by Contributing Items to the APA Silent Auction for Student Scholarships!

The Scholarship Committee is excited to bring back the Silent Auction at the 2026 Annual Conference happening October 7–9 in Vancouver during Thursday night’s Reception! Our goal is to raise $9,000 for scholarships supporting planning students at UW–Seattle, WWU, and EWU.

We’re hoping to offer an amazing collection of auction items, and we need your help making it happen! Popular contributions include gift baskets, gift cards, sports tickets, artwork, wine, vacation getaways, and professional services. 

Donate Your Remarkable, Unique Items Today! Please fill out this form or contact Kristen Holdsworth at [email protected].

Not able to donate an item? We hope you will still support Washington’s planning students by giving directly to the Scholarship Fund or by bidding enthusiastically at the Silent Auction on October 8.

Thank you for investing in the next generation of planners!

Plan ahead for the Silent Auction! We have already received several exciting donations, including an Escape Room visit, artwork, fly fishing lessons, tours, Rick Steves travel gear, and wine! We will be adding auction items for you to preview.

Donate Today