ASLA 2026 Professional Awards Competition
Competition Brief
The ASLA 2026 Professional Awards is an event for the recognition of the topmost artistic works in landscape architecture globally. The awards celebrate the projects that are the best by every standard: they are the most beautiful, the most innovative, and their impact on community and the public realm is also the greatest. Besides, the programme includes the Landmark Award for historic preservation and impact.
Intent
The competition vogues to the superior professional in the field of landscape architecture. It presents in the limelight design quality, the surrounding area’s suitability, environmental friendliness, and inventiveness.
Purpose
The aim is to give an international-level accreditation to landscape architects and their teams. The winners’ works will be presented through ASLA media and at the ASLA 2026 Conference on Landscape Architecture.
Requirements
The contesters should make the necessary payment of entry fee before final submission of their project. All projects should fit the category’s criteria and must adhere to submission guidelines. Translation of all text provided must be into English. All images and captions must adhere to the specified format limits. The fees are not refunded except in very few cases.
Jury
The submissions are assessed by national juries composed of well-versed landscape architects and other related professionals. The juries are constituted with a view to a diversity of practice areas and different opinions.
- Adam Greenspan, FASLA – Chair, PWP Landscape Architecture, Berkeley, CA
- Patricia Akinaga, Intl ASLA – Patricia Akinaga Landscape Architecture, Miami, FL
- Sarah Fitzgerald, ASLA – Landscape Architecture Professional, Dallas, TX
- Cory Henry, AIA – Atelier Cory Henry, Los Angeles, CA
- Dena Kennett, ASLA – National Park Service, Santa Fe, NM
- Christopher LaGuardia, FASLA – LaGuardia Design Group, Water Mill, NY
- Katharine Logan – Architectural Record, Vancouver, BC
- Allyson Mendenhall, FASLA – Sasaki Associates, Denver, CO
- Douglas Williams, Ph.D., ASLA – University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
- Sierra Bainbridge, ASLA – Chair, MASS Design Group, Boston, MA
- David Archambault, Hon. ASLA – Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Cannon Ball, ND
- Valerie Aymer, ASLA – Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
- (YunHui) Connie Fan, FASLA – LSG Landscape Architecture, McLean, VA
- Jane Margolies – The New York Times, New York, NY
- Wendy Miller, FASLA – Wendy Miller Landscape Architecture, Winston‑Salem, NC
- Thomas Oslund, FASLA – 02 Design, Minneapolis, MN
- Cassandra Rice, ASLA – Perkins&Will, Chicago, IL
- Thomas Tavella, FASLA – Tavella Design Group, Orange, CT
- Mónica Pallares‑Trujillo – IFLA Representative, IFLA Americas, Mexico
- Dimond Kirk, ASLA – CELA Representative, University of Arizona, AZ
- Allison Harvey, ASLA – LAF Representative, OJB Landscape Architecture, PA
Fees
| Entry Type | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Rate (Nov. 10 – Jan. 9) | 400 |
| Standard Rate (Jan. 10 – Jan. 30) | 450 |
| Extended Rate (Jan. 31 – Feb. 6) | 560 |
| Second Entries (discounted) | 25% discount on rate |
| Landmark Award | 125 |
Rewards
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Award of Excellence | Highest recognition for outstanding projects. |
| Honor Awards | Recognition for significant professional achievement. |
| Landmark Award | Award for historic and enduring landscape architecture impact. |
Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Submission Deadline | February 6, 2026 11:59 pm PST |
| Early Bird Deadline | January 9, 2026 |
| Awards Ceremony | ASLA 2026 Conference on Landscape Architecture |
✦ ArchUp Competition Review
The American Society of Landscape Architects initiated the ASLA 2026 Professional Awards, which give credit to topnotch landscapes that once again give special attention to design excellence, innovation, and social impact. The jury’s particulars are exhaustive, comprising skilled professionals from various domains which add to credibility. Competition is professional and scholarly, not promotional. The cost to submit your work is between 400 to 560 US dollars per entry, which is quite justified given the quality and visibility for the artist the fee brings. The awards are media coverage and conference presentation opportunities, mainly serving as portfolio and professional visibility benefits, not direct project implementation possibilities.
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The ASLA 2026 Professional Awards recognize a vast spectrum of landscape architecture creations, encompassing not only constructed projects but also through research and communication channels. The entry fees rise progressively with the stages of submission and a separate payment is required for each entry. The contest underscores both innovation and quantifiable impact, and the winners are prominently displayed in professional magazines and at the ASLA meeting. Designers who are pondering over global design platforms can evaluate this against other international competitions such as Architecture at Zero, Urban & Architecture Design Awards 2026, and International Excellence Awards 2026.
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