AWARDS PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Professional Design Awards *Not Accepting at this time*
Deadline
N / A
Eligibility
The Wisconsin Chapter of The American Society of Landscape Architects (WI ASLA) invites ALL qualified professionals, including individuals and firms, as well as landscape architecture students, to submit entries for landscape architecture projects located either within or outside of the State of Wisconsin.
Applicants must have had primary involvement in the submitted project and must clearly describe their role. Projects must be submitted with the consent of the client or owner. Students are only eligible for submission category 8 and must be currently enrolled in an accredited landscape architecture program in order to submit.
Multiple entries are encouraged, both within a single category and across multiple categories.
Entry Categories
General Small Scale Design (Construction Cost < $500,000)
General Medium Scale Design (Construction Cost $500,000-$3,000,000)
General Large Scale Design (Construction Cost $3,000,000+)
Un-Built Works (Design)
Analysis and Planning
Research
Communication
Student Work
Awards and Jury
Entries may be awarded within the three levels listed below:
• Award of Excellence – one possible award selected from all entries
• Honor Award – one possible award per category
• Merit Award – as many as the jury finds exemplary
The jury will be comprised of landscape architects from a partnering chapter of ASLA.
Landscape Architect Student Scholarship
The Wisconsin Chapter ASLA is pleased to announce a scholarship challenge for current 2nd, 3rd, & 4th year UW-Madison Landscape Architecture undergraduate students enrolled in the program.
"One Plaza, One Move, 90 Minutes."
How can one landscape architecture move make this place better?
The Helen C. White south plaza is your canvas, but you choose the scale. Zoom all the way in and rethink a detail. Transform a corner. Introduce a new experience. Address an environmental challenge. Or zoom out and reconsider the entire plaza. There is no required scale and no “right” type of
intervention. We’re looking for one compelling idea, communicated simply and visually.
Your move might:
• Create shade or comfort
• Bring nature into the plaza
• Manage storm water
• Support gathering or connection
• Introduce play or delight
• Improve accessibility
• Celebrate identity or place
• Rethink materials or details
This isn’t studio. Give yourself about 90 minutes to develop and communicate one great idea.
Details
Must be a sophomore or junior student, BLA year 2 and 3, 1st and 2nd year in the program.
One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to the winner. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to
the runner-up. All entries will be juried by members of WI ASLA. See full details in the form below.
Deadline
All entries must be received by 5:00 PM CST on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Questions
Questions regarding entries should be directed to - awards@wiasla.com
Recognition Awards *Not Accepting at this time*
Deadline
N / A
Nomination Criteria
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects establishes a collection of Recognition Awards to recognize persons and organizations who have displayed great commitment to the profession of landscape architecture. Below is a list of actions that my deem a nomination for one of the available awards. The list is by no means exhaustive, and open for interpretation.
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Enhanced the visibility of the profession of landscape architecture in Wisconsin.
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Promoted excellence in land planning and landscape design.
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Promoted professional ethics.
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Fostered environmental stewardship and enhanced quality of life.
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Promoted equality, diversity, inclusion and environmental justice.
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Fostered education, outreach and mentorship
Entry Categories
Public Service Award
Visibility Award
Life Achievement Award
Environmental Enhancement Award
Chapter Service Award
Chapter Support Award
Questions
Questions regarding any entries should be directed to awards@wiasla.com