ASLA Announces 2026 Council of Fellows

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recently announced its 2026 Council of Fellows. ASLA Fellows are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the landscape architecture profession and society at large. Election to the ASLA Council of Fellows is among the highest honors ASLA bestows on members and is based on work, leadership, knowledge, and service.

“The 2026 Class of ASLA Fellows represents the very best of our profession—leaders whose work strengthens communities, advances environmental stewardship, and expands what landscape architecture can do for people and places,” said ASLA President Brad McCauley, FASLA, PLA. “Their careers reflect a deep commitment to design excellence, service, innovation, and the power of our profession to create healthier, more equitable, and more resilient communities. I am proud to celebrate these Fellows, their leadership, and the lasting impact they continue to make.”

“The announcement of each new class of ASLA Fellows is a moment to recognise the profound influence landscape architects have on our world,” added ASLA CEO Torey Carter-Conneen, Hon. ASLA. “The 2026 Class of Fellows has demonstrated exceptional leadership and creativity—shaping communities, informing policy, and inspiring the next generation of practitioners. Their achievements highlight the essential role of landscape architecture in addressing today’s most pressing challenges while creating enduring value for society.”

2026 ASLA Fellows:

  • Ross Altheimer, ASLA, TEN x TEN, Minneapolis, MN
  • David Anderson, ASLA, Utah State University, Logan
  • Celine Armstrong, ASLA, Armstrong Collaborative, Shawnee, KS
  • Rachel Booher, ASLA, Landscape Architecture Foundation, Washington, DC
  • Jessica Canfield, ASLA, Kansas State University, Manhattan
  • Lori Cockerham Catalano, ASLA, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
  • Kelly Bassett Coffman, ASLA, Cleveland Metroparks, Ohio
  • Gonzalo Cruz, ASLA, AECOM LAUD NYC, New York
  • Walter Cudnohufsky, ASLA, Conway School of Landscape Architecture, Ashfield, MA
  • Dillon Diers, ASLA, OJB Landscape Architecture, Solana Beach, CA
  • Jennifer Dowdell, ASLA, Biohabitats, Inc., Baltimore, MD
  • Bobby Eichholz, ASLA, Rialto Studio, Inc., San Antonio, TX
  • Jamie Fogle, ASLA, Design Workshop, Denver, CO
  • Drake Fowler, ASLA, The North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville
  • Michael Fox, ASLA, Stromberg/Garrigan & Associates, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA
  • Cathy Garrett, ASLA, MIG | PGA, Berkeley, CA
  • Stephanie Grigsby, ASLA, Design Workshop, Stateline, NV
  • John Grove, ASLA, Reed Hilderbrand, Cambridge, MA
  • Jason Hellendrung, ASLA, Tetra Tech, Brookline, MA
  • Jason Henry, ASLA, Berger Partnership, Seattle, WA
  • Om Khurjekar, ASLA, HCM, Inc., Baltimore, MD
  • Hongjoo Kim, ASLA, HKLA, Los Angeles, CA
  • Todd Kohli, ASLA, SmithGroup, San Francisco, CA
  • Lauren Marshall, ASLA, Arbor Day Foundation, Takoma Park, MD
  • Taner Özdil, ASLA, University of Texas, Arlington
  • Michele Palmer, ASLA, Templeton Landscape Architecture & Planning, Ithaca, NY
  • Thomas Rainer, ASLA, Phyto Studio LLC, Arlington, VA
  • Jolene Rieck, ASLA, Emergent Strategies Group, Inc., Bismarck, ND
  • Roberto Rovira, ASLA, Florida International University, Miami, FL
  • Bob Rumsey, ASLA, Central Park Conservancy, New York City
  • Paul Sangha, ASLA, Paul Sangha Creative, Vancouver, BC
  • Marisa Scalera, ASLA, Architect of the Capitol, Washington, DC
  • Laura Tenny, ASLA, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge
  • Andrew Wickham, ASLA, LPA Design Studios, Sacramento, CA
  • Sue Wiest, ASLA, DTLS Landscape Architecture, St. Louis, MO
  • Gretchen Wilson, ASLA, Dig Studio, Inc., Denver, CO

ASLA Fellows will be elevated during a special investiture ceremony at the 2026 Conference on Landscape Architecture, which will be held in Los Angeles, Calif., Sept. 16-18, 2026.

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