Champaign planning director Bruce Knight receives state planners' lifetime achievement award
Knight has worked for the city since 1988 and is a past president of the American Planning Association.
CHAMPAIGN - Champaign Planning and Development Director Bruce Knight has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Planning Association's Illinois Chapter, the city announced Wednesday. The award was presented at the chapter's annual conference in Evanston.
Knight joined the City of Champaign in November 1988. His past roles include president of the American Planning Association, the city said.
"For nearly four decades, Bruce has helped guide thoughtful growth, foster economic opportunity, and strengthen our community," City Manager Joan Walls said in the announcement.
Source: City of Champaign news release, Oct. 7, 2026.