World Landscape Architecture is calling for entries in the 2025 WLA Awards, and registrations are open until April 4. This year, the built and conceptual categories have changed, and we also welcome back The Cultural Landscape Foundation in partnering for the Cultural Landscape Awards with two categories.
The World Landscape Architecture (WLA) Awards are a prestigious global awards program celebrating excellence, innovation and sustainability in landscape architecture. Organized annually, the awards showcase outstanding projects demonstrating exceptional creativity, sustainability, and environmental impact. The WLA awards highlight the diverse range of landscapes, from urban parks and public spaces to residential gardens and ecological restoration projects, fostering a sense of community and connection with nature.
Past winners include DELVA, Sasaki, dwg., Felixx, LDA Design, Lab D+H, TLS, OJB Landscape Architecture, SHUISHI 水石设计, Atelier Scale 大小景观, MKSK, OLIN, StudioPOD, Design Workshop, Stoss Landscape Urbanism, LandLAB, Baljon landscape architects, SLA, PLACE, C.F. Møller Architects, ASDISKY, Ken Smith Workshop and many others.
Professional Jury
We welcome the following world-class jury for the 2025 WLA Awards:
Anya Domlesky | Director of Research at SWA Group
Philip Dugdale | Associate Principal at Sasaki
Jon Hazelwood | Principal & Public Realm Sector Lead at Hassell
Yan Peng | General Manager of Wide Horizon Landscape Center
Steven Petit | Creative Director at OMGEVING
Ming Zhang | Chief Architect (Landscape Architecture), Tongji Architectural Design Group
Special Juror – Charles A. Birnbaum | President + CEO, The Cultural Landscape Foundation
Eligibility
Landscape architects, urban design and architecture firms, and individual landscape architects can enter the Professional Awards. Organisations and companies (non-profit, non-government, government, charities) may also enter landscape architecture projects on behalf of the designer.
Projects eligible for entry in the 2025 WLA Awards must be a concept or built project during 2020-2025.
Projects that have previously won a WLA Award (Award of Excellence, Merit or Honour Award) cannot be submitted. Any previously shortlisted (finalist) entries can be entered in this year’s WLA Awards if they meet the eligibility criteria. Projects that have won other awards (ASLA, IFLA, CSLA, HKILA, SILA, AILA, WAF, Dezeen, etc.) are eligible to be entered.
Categories
Professional Awards include the following categories:
Built categories
Built – Commercial Residential
Built – Private Residential
Built – Institutional/Campus (Education, Health, Museums, Government Buildings)
Built – Hospitality (Hotels, Resorts, Lodges, Tourist Attractions, Event Spaces)
Built – Commercial (Mixed Use, Retail, Offices, Interior Landscape)
Built – Small Public Space (less than 2,000m2/21,500 sq.ft)
Built – Large Public Space (over 2,000m2/21,500 sq.ft)
Built – Masterplanning & Urban Design
Built – Sustainability and Resilience
Conceptual/Unbuilt
Concept – Analysis & Planning
Concept – Residential (Private & Commercial)
Concept – Private Space (Hotels, Resorts, Offices, Mixed Use, Education, Health, Airports)
Concept – Public Space (Parks, Plazas, Squares, Streets, Waterfronts, Esplanades, Memorials, Playgrounds, Outdoor Theatres, Botanical Gardens)
Concept – Masterplanning & Urban Design
WLA Editor’s Award
The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) Awards
Cultural Landscape – Design Excellence & Innovation
Cultural Landscape – Planning & Research
For more detailed category information, go to Category Descriptions.
Awards
Built and Conceptual categories – Award of Excellence (1 per category) – WLA Award Trophy; Outstanding Award (up to 2 per category) – WLA Award Certificate; Honourable Mention (up to 2 per category) – WLA Award Certificate;
TCLF Cultural Landscape Awards and Editors Award category – WLA Award Trophy;
Finalists – WLA Award Certificate;
All award winners will be published on WLA.
Awards Submission Requirements
The Awards submission should include the following:
- Submissions must be in English
- Five (5) pages pdf (A3 format – landscape orientation) using the WLA Awards template will only be accepted. It should have text, images and a plan and be in pdf format with a file name as per the Entry Guide.
- Do not change the font, font style or font size in the template for any text including the footer
- No company or designer names or recognisable graphics/logos within the text or images. This should be include in the Submissions Email.
- Awards submission pdf shall be less than 10Mb in pdf format. The pdf file only needs to be screen resolution (96 dpi) for juries to review.
- The WLA Awards Declaration form shall be completed and submitted in pdf format.
- Include one image (minimum 1200 pixels wide at 150 dpi in jpg format) that best represents your entry. This will be used for the finalist list and promotions.
You will receive the WLA Awards template after purchasing a registration
The Awards submission should be emailed to awards@worldlandscapearchitect.com by the deadline following the Submissions Email section as described in the Entry Guide.
Refer to the Entry Guide for more information.
Registration Entry Fees
Professional Award Categories Registration Fee – $250AUD (approx.$160USD, €155EUR, £135, 1150CNY)
Entry Registration Fees can be purchase at the WLA Shop via Alipay, Paypal, or credit card or by using the link above.
WLA Members receive discounts between 5-20%. To find out more about memberships, go to https://worldlandscapearchitect.com/memberships/
You are not required to be a WLA member to enter the 2025 Awards.
Entry Guide
We have created a detailed Entry Guide [pdf format] for the 2025 WLA Awards which can be downloaded below
Registration & Submission Deadline
Entry Registrations must be purchased before Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:59PM Sydney Australia time.
Submissions must be submitted via email before Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:59PM Sydney Australia time.
Questions
Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) below first. Submit any questions not answered in the FAQ’s to awards@worldlandscapearchitect.com in English.
2025 WLA Awards Information in Other Languages
2025世界景观建筑奖（WLA Awards) – 开放注册！
2025 WLA Awards – Offen für Anmeldungen!
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Premios WLA 2025 – ¡Inscripciones abiertas!
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQ’s)
What is include in the registration package (files)?
You will receive an email with a link to download the WLA Awards Entry Registration Package in rar or zip format (each format includes the same files). The file will include the following:
- WLA Awards Template (indesign, powerpoint, pdf, jpg formats – you only need one to create your submission in pdf less than 10mb – refer to Entry Guide tips on making your file less than 10mb)
- WLA Awards Declaration (word format) is a document that you are required to sign as part of your submission. Only a signature is required, no stamp or logo is required.
- WLA Awards Entry Guide (pdf format) is a detailed guide of the WLA Awards with some tips.
- WLA Awards Entry Example (pdf format) provides you with a mockup of an entry.
I can’t find my order/entry number?
The order number you receive after purchasing a registration entry is your entry number and can be found in the first email you receive. If you do not receive your order email with 24 hours after purchasing, please contact awards@worldlandscapearchitect.com
You will receive separate emails with additional order/entry numbers within 24-48 hours if you purchase multiple entries.
How many times can I enter my project with one registration?
One registration allows you to submit for one entry for one category. E.g. You wish to enter two projects in the same or other category, then you need to purchase two (2) registrations.
Can I enter my project in more than one category?
Yes, you can enter your project in more than one category, however we suggest you may be better to enter it once in the most suitable category.
Can I put images on the first page?
No, the first page is for text only. No images, graphics, logos or other representations should be placed on the first page.
Can I put text on the images?
Text can only be put on images to provide labels or critical information such as labels (building names, street names, legend text, etc) on a plan or diagram or an image caption(25 words or less) . No long text such as paragraphs, etc. should be placed on images. Any entry with long paragraphs (greater than 25 words) of text on the image pages will be disqualified with no refund of entry registration fee.
Can I put more than one image per image page?
Yes, you can please have as many images on one page (excluding the first page) as you wish. However, we suggest that you selective
Do I need a plan in my entry submission?
Yes. For 2025, we now require you to supply a plan as part of your submission. This is provide context and an understanding of the design and spatial arrangement.
Where do I name my company, client, collaborator names?
This information should be included in the Entry Submission Email (the template is provided in the registration). Do not include your company, designers, collaborators or client name or identifying marks (logos, text) in the WLA Awards entry submission. Any entry that includes your company or designer’s name or can be identified marks (logo, etc.) will be disqualified.
How should I submit the entry?
You need to follow the Submission requirements (Entry Submission, WLA Award Declaration, Email Text, etc) as per the Entry Guide.
Do you have a question?
If you have any further questions, please submit them via email to awards@worldlandscapearchitect.com
Cover image: Nurturing Nature in the Mile-High City | Design Workshop Inc. – Aspen, Colorado | Image Credit: Brandon Huttenlocher/Design Workshop, Inc. Winner of the 2024 WLA Awards – Award of Excellence in the Built – Private Residential Landscape Design category.
