2026 ASLA SERC Special Awards         

Submissions will open for the 2026 ASLA SERC Special Awards on November 20, 2025.

The Special Awards Program recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the profession and to the enhancement of the physical environment.  All Special Awards nominations are solicited and reviewed by the Past President’s Council for each State Chapter, which votes on the final selection.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: January 18th, 2025, @ 5 pm EST [NOTE: NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GIVEN]

Entries must be completed via the ONLINE FORM and submitted by the due date listed above.
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NORTH CAROLINA AWARD
Purpose: To recognize a career of achievement, leadership and service at the highest level by a professional landscape architect.  This award will be given to individuals with a statewide stature and a lifetime contribution.  The North Carolina Award is the Chapter’s highest award.
Selection Criteria: NCASLA member with a career of achievement, leadership, and service in Landscape Architecture who has made a unique and lasting impact on the profession.
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SOUTH CAROLINA AWARD
Purpose: To recognize a career of achievement, leadership and service at the highest level by a professional landscape architect.  This award will be given to individuals with a statewide stature and a lifetime contribution.  The South Carolina Award is the Chapter’s highest award.
Selection Criteria: SCASLA member with a career of achievement, leadership, and service in Landscape Architecture who has made a unique and lasting impact on the profession.
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PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL AWARD (North Carolina ONLY)
Purpose: To recognize an NCASLA member for major contributions to the achievement of the profession of Landscape Architecture in North Carolina over a minimum period of five years.
Selection Criteria: NCASLA member who has made major and significant contributions to the advancement of the profession of landscape architecture in North Carolina over a minimum period of five years.
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PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL AWARD (South Carolina ONLY)
Purpose: To recognize an SCASLA member for major contributions to the achievement of the profession of Landscape Architecture in South Carolina over a minimum period of five years.
Selection Criteria: SCASLA member who has made major and significant contributions to the advancement of the profession of landscape architecture in South Carolina over a minimum period of five years.
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FIRM AWARD (North Carolina ONLY)
Purpose: To recognize an outstanding landscape architecture firm for major contributions to the achievement of the profession of landscape architecture in North Carolina over a minimum period of five years.
Selection Criteria: North Carolina landscape architecture firm which has made major and significant contributions to the advancement of the profession of Landscape Architecture in North Carolina over a minimum period of five years.
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FIRM AWARD (South Carolina ONLY)
Purpose: To recognize an outstanding landscape architecture firm for major contributions to the achievement of the profession of landscape architecture in South Carolina over a minimum period of five years.
Selection Criteria: South Carolina landscape architecture firm which has made major and significant contributions to the advancement of the profession of Landscape Architecture in South Carolina over a minimum period of five years.
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CITIZEN’S AWARD (North Carolina ONLY)
Purpose: To recognize the work of an individual or group, other than landscape architects, that has contributed to the enhancement of the physical environment of North Carolina, thereby enriching the spatial, cultural, and personal lives of North Carolina citizens.  The award also may recognize those who have promoted a better understanding and acceptance of landscape architecture within the community or contributed to the education of landscape architects.  The contribution must embody NCASLA’s commitment to stewardship of the environment and quality of life.
Selection Criteria: Significant contribution to improving the physical environment in North Carolina, or promoting understanding of landscape architecture, or contribution to the education of landscape architects.
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CITIZEN’S AWARD (South Carolina ONLY)
Purpose: To recognize the work of an individual or group, other than landscape architects, that has contributed to the enhancement of the physical environment of South Carolina, thereby enriching the spatial, cultural, and personal lives of South Carolina citizens.  The award also may recognize those who have promoted a better understanding and acceptance of landscape architecture within the community or contributed to the education of landscape architects.  The contribution must embody SCASLA’s commitment to stewardship of the environment and quality of life.
Selection Criteria: Significant contribution to improving the physical environment in South Carolina, or promoting understanding of landscape architecture, or contribution to the education of landscape architects.

Online entry form, entry fee (Visa/MasterCard), and submission must be received no later than the deadlines listed above. All entry fees must include the appropriate entry fee, at the time of submission or the entry will not be considered for judging.

For questions, please contact info@ncasla.org