LaGasse Medals

These medals recognize notable contributions by individuals to the management and conservancy of natural resources and/or public landscapes.
Submission Period Open

Submissions Due February 2, 2026

Nominations may be made by an ASLA professional member or an ASLA chapter. Nominations are to be kept confidential. Nominees should not be made aware of their nominations or asked to participate in the preparation of their nomination materials.

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The LaGasse Medals are named for Alfred B. LaGasse, past executive director of the American Institute of Park Executives and executive vice president of the National Recreation and Parks Association. From 1968 until 1976, he served as the executive director of the American Society of Landscape Architects and the American Society of Landscape Architects Foundation. Throughout his lifetime, LaGasse was concerned with the proper management of the nation's public lands and the judicious use of the country's natural resources.

Landscape Professional Eligibility: The nominees must be a landscape architect or hold a degree in landscape architecture and possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the profession. Nominations are accepted only for individuals who are living when submitted. In the event a nominee passes away during the review process, their nomination will remain under consideration for posthumous recognition.

Non-Landscape Professional Eligibility: The nominees must possess a minimum of five years in a position directly responsible for managing natural resources or public landscapes. Nominations are accepted only for individuals who are living when submitted. In the event a nominee passes away during the review process, their nomination will remain under consideration for posthumous recognition.

Frequency: No more than two medals are awarded annually; one to a landscape professional and one to a non-landscape professional.

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Previous Recipients

  • 2025   Charles F. "Chuck" Sams III
  • 2025   Mark Hough, FASLA, PLA
  • 2024   Carol Coletta
  • 2024   Jeff Caster, FASLA
  • 2023   Charles A. Flink II, FASLA
  • 2023   Steven N. Handel PhD, Hon. ASLA
  • 2022   Matt Arnn, PLA, ASLA
  • 2021   Barrett Kays, FASLA
  • 2020   Dan Wenk
  • 2020   Tom O'Rourke
  • 2019   Julie Hensley, ASLA
  • 2019   Sally Jewell
  • 2018   David Archambault, Hon. ASLA
  • 2018   Scott Bradley, FASLA
  • 2017   Janette Sadik-Khan, Hon. ASLA
  • 2017   Kenneth Bahlinger, ASLA
  • 2016   Mia Lehrer, FASLA
  • 2015   Gregory Long, Hon. ASLA
  • 2014   Ramiro Villalvazo, ASLA
  • 2014   William Rogers, Hon. ASLA
  • 2013   Stuart Weinreb, ASLA
  • 2013   Katherine F. Abbott
  • 2012   Mary Hughes, FASLA
  • 2012   Chesapeake Bay Foundation
  • 2011   Tupper Thomas, Hon. ASLA
  • 2010   William L. Flournoy Jr., FASLA
  • 2009   Mayor Richard M. Daley, Hon. ASLA
  • 2008   Rodney Swink, FASLA
  • 2007   Sarah S. Boasberg, Honorary ASLA
  • 2007   Charles A. Birnbaum, FASLA
  • 2006   Hugh C. Miller, FAIA, Hon. ASLA
  • 2005   Elizabeth Barlow Rogers, Hon. ASLA
  • 2005   Steve D. Livingston, ASLA