The Landscape Architecture Medal of Excellence

This medal recognizes significant contributions to landscape architecture policy, research, education, project planning, and design, or a combination of these items
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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Eligibility: Individuals, firms, programs, organizations, or agencies may be nominated. The medal recognizes significant contributions to landscape architecture policy, research, education, project planning and design, or a combination of these items. The body of work must have been maintained at a consistent level of excellence for at least 10 years. Nominations for individuals are accepted only for those living when submitted. In the event a nominee passes away during the review process, their nomination will remain under consideration for posthumous recognition.

Frequency: One medal is awarded annually.

Questions?

Contact the Honors and Awards Manager. You can also call 202-216-2331.


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Previous Recipients

  • 2025   Frederick Steiner, FASLA
  • 2024   Open Land Trust of Beaufort County
  • 2023   Jack Dangermond
  • 2021   Potomac Chapter ASLA Advocacy Committee
  • 2020   Paul Busse
  • 2019   Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF)
  • 2018   Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collections
  • 2017   Central Park Conservancy
  • 2016   National Park Service
  • 2015   City of Scottsdale Preservation Div McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
  • 2014   Friends of the High Line
  • 2013   Shlomo Aronson
  • 2012   Design Workshop's Design Week
  • 2009   The Chicago Park District and the City of Chicago
  • 2008   National Association for Olmsted Parks
  • 2007   James R. Urban, FASLA
  • 2005   The Regional Plan Association