Go Behind the Scenes of the Redesigned ASLA 2027 Professional Awards

This webinar will walk through how the program is changing for 2027. New categories. New criteria. Simpler entry requirements.

The ASLA Professional Awards are changing. For 2027, the program includes new categories, clearer distinctions between them, and more ways to recognize exceptional work. Before registration opens on December 1, ASLA is inviting landscape architects to get an early look at what's different and why.

Join us on Tuesday, November 17, at 12:30 p.m. ET for a webinar with members of the Honors & Awards Committee. You'll learn how the redesigned program works, see how your projects fit, and get your questions answered before you enter.

What you'll learn

This session provides your first chance to get behind the scenes early, before the call for entries is in full swing.

• The new categories, explained. The 2027 program introduces 14 categories, including separate Analysis & Planning categories by scale and five Built Works categories by project type. We'll walk through what belongs where, so you can enter your work in the category where it will be judged most fairly.
• How entry pools work. Some categories now include entry pools, so like work competes with like work for Honor Awards. One Award of Excellence may still be selected across the whole category. We'll explain how pools are set up and how that affects recognition.
• How the jury will work. Hear how juries will be organized for 2027, how entries move through review, and the criteria jurors will use. For the first time, applicants can see how entries will be evaluated before they enter.
• Tips for a strong submission. Learn what jurors look for and how to present your project clearly within the new structure.
• Live Q&A. Bring your questions about eligibility, categories, fees, and deadlines.

Why the program changed

The redesign responds to how landscape architecture is practiced today. The updated program aims to:

The 2027 Professional Award categories

• Analysis & Planning: Regional and City Scale
• Analysis & Planning: District and Block Scale
• Built Works: Campus and Mixed Use
• Built Works: Public Spaces and Recreation
• Built Works: Regenerative and Ecological
• Built Works: Residential
• Built Works: Reuse
• Small Budget/Big Impact
• Pro Bono
• Community Service
• Historic Preservation
• Communication
• Research
• Landmark Award

2027 Professional Awards Timeline

Save your spot

Whether you've entered the Professional Awards for years or are considering it for the first time, this webinar will help you make the most of the new program.

Register for the Webinar

The ASLA Student Awards Program has also been redesigned. More details to come. The 2027 Student Awards will open in spring 2027.