Eligibility

Participation in the Texas Excellence in Landscaping Awards program is open to all landscape architects, landscape designers, and commercial landscape firms that devote a major part of their business operation to landscape design, landscape installation, interior landscape and/or landscape maintenance.  Work performed on entered projects must have been completed by private industry or governmental departments in the State of Texas.  Membership in the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) is not required to enter.

Judging

A jury of experts in their fields judges the entries and determines award recipients.  Work is judged on the basis of difficulty, craftsmanship, and relative contribution to the quality of the environment, in addition to specific criteria listed in each category.  The jury panel is composed of professionals in the green industry.  Each of the entry categories is evaluated independently.  The type, size, and cost of the project are not criteria for judging.  All entries are reviewed from the photos submitted.  Photos must show sufficient details to allow judges to adequately determine the quality of work performed. 

NOTE:  As there is no set number of awards to be presented, judges may recommend as many entries as they determine deserving of special recognition or they may recommend that awards not be given in every category.

Entry Fees

Entry fee for TNLA members is $200 per entry.  Non-member fee is $300 per entry.  All fees must be paid upon entry.  Entrants will receive a copy of the judges’ scorecards upon request.

Entry Deadline

All entries, including photos, plans and other accompanying materials, must be postmarked no later than November 1st annually.

Questions?

If you have questions or need assistance completing the application form, please feel free to call TNLA at 800.880.0343 or 512.280.5182.