The World Landscape Architecture (WLA) Awards are a prestigious global awards program that celebrates excellence, innovation, and sustainability in landscape architecture. We are currently preparing for the 2027 awards cycle and seeking professionals and academics to join our international jury,
Role & Responsibilities
Jurors play a key role in evaluating the submissions for the Professional and Student categories and must be able to undertake the following:
- Evaluation: Review and score the submissions without bias based on design excellence, category fit, and innovation.
- Collaborate: Discuss the shortlisted nominations in English with other panellists and determine the final winners.
- Commitment: The overall judging process takes 20-35 hours over a period of four to six weeks, including independent evaluation (15-30 hours) and panel evaluation via video conference (2-3 hours)
Who Should Apply
Professional categories – applicants can include landscape architecture and urban design professionals from design firms, government, and non-profit organisations, with some experience evaluating design submissions in an awards program (ASLA, IFLA, AILA, LI, etc.) at the national or state/provincial level.
Student & University categories – applicants can include academics or adjunct/emeritus positions at universities or colleges with experience evaluating landscape design submissions in an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
Submission Requirements
Personal Information – Name, Email, Company/Organisation, Country of Residence
Candidate information
Why do you wish to be a WLA Awards juror (100-500 words)
A short bio (100-500 words)
Any additional information
Optional – A resume or extended bio information
Declarations
Exclusion of Employer from Entry
Complete the juror declaration confirming that you understand that your employer (design firm/organisation) cannot enter the 2027 WLA Awards if selected for the jury. This does not apply to applicants for the student categories.
Understanding of Commitment
Complete the declaration that you understand the time commitment (20-35 hours) and that you will submit score sheets by the required dates. Jurors will receive reminders for due dates during the process.
Key Dates
Applications Open – October 13, 2026
Applications Close – November 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm Honolulu time
Jury Notifications – November 20, 2026
Awards Submission period – February 15 to April 23, 2027
Judging Period – May 2027
How to Apply
Please submit your application materials via the official online portal at https://form.jotform.me/262667832109059 by November 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm Honolulu time.
Applications will not be accepted via email or other communications.
Please submit your application through the official online portal.
For inquiries regarding the application process or jury commitments, please contact [email protected]
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