Vermont’s Top Planning Wins Revealed | Montpelier News

Vermont’s top planners and community projects just got their moment in the spotlight—celebrating bold vision, grassroots grit, and smart growth that’s making the Green Mountain State better. Taylor Newton took home Professional Planner of the Year for spearheading regional planning updates and guiding Shelburne’s zoning overhaul. The Bennington Town Plan won Plan of the Year for its inclusive, community-driven approach—with nearly 1,000 student submissions. The Guilford Guide, a two-year volunteer masterpiece covering everything from local government to emergency services, claimed Project Award. And Jessica Louisos, a 16-year veteran of South Burlington’s Planning Commission (14 as chair), received the Citizen Planner Award for her tireless work balancing growth and conservation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d335a2413093b2b5