World Landscape Architecture invites entries in the 2026 WLA Awards. This annual international awards program honours the finest work by landscape architects across the world in recognising innovation, sustainability and transformative spaces. Whether you are a solo practitioner, a global firm, or a student pushing the boundaries of the field, we invite you to share your work with our international jury and the world.
In our tenth year, we invite entries from professional landscape architects, urban designers, landscape architecture firms, and other organisations to submit their built and conceptual projects across sixteen categories. The categories cover a diverse range of landscapes, from urban parks and public spaces to residential gardens and ecological restoration projects, to institutions and tourist destinations. Current or recent graduates can also participate with their conceptual or graduate projects, and universities are encouraged to submit their studio projects in the university studio category.
Categories
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Built
- Built – Commercial Residential Landscapes
- Built – Private Residential Landscape
- Built – Institutional/Campus
- Built – Hospitality & Tourism
- Built – Commercial
- Built – Small Public Space
- Built – Large Public Space
- Built – Masterplanning & Urban Design
- Built – Sustainability and Resilience
Conceptual
- Concept – Analysis & Planning
- Concept – Residential
- Concept – Private Space
- Concept – Public Space
- Concept – Masterplanning & Urban Design
The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) Awards
- Cultural Landscape – Design Excellence & Innovation
- Cultural Landscape – Planning & Research
STUDENT AWARDS
- Conceptual Design
- Graduate Design
- University Studio
Professional Awards Registration Fees
Professional Awards $300AUD (approx. 215USD, €182, £158 1500CNY) per entry
Student Awards Registration Fees
Student Awards (Design & Concept) – $25AUD (approx. 17USD, €15, 120CNY) per entry
University Studio Award – $150AUD (approx. 107USD, €90, 735CNY) per entry
Ready to enter?
The world’s landscape architecture community is waiting to see your entry. Go to our new WLA Awards website for more information about the 2026 WLA Awards. We look forward to seeing your entries.
Key Dates
Registrations Open | January 13
Submission Deadline | CLOSED ON May 8, 11:59 PM Honolulu time
Shortlist Announced | July 7
Winners Announced | July 21