Important Dates
ENTRY FEES AND FORMS DUE: August 13, 2021 *CALL FOR ENTRIES IS NOW CLOSED*
PROJECT SUBMISSIONS DUE: September 17, 2021
GALA AWARDS CELEBRATION: November 12, 2021
CALL FOR ENTRIES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (ENTRY FEES & FORMS DUE AUGUST 13, 2021) *CALL FOR ENTRIES IS NOW CLOSED*
There is no limit to the number of entries a firm or individual may enter. Projects may be entered in more than one category, if appropriate, as separate submittals with the corresponding fees.
SUBMITTALS (DUE SEPTEMBER 17, 2021)
Submittal instructions will be sent to each entrant upon receipt of the form and entry fees. The entrant will be required to complete a project information form and prepare a project narrative keyed to a set of images (maximum of 10). All submittals will be submitted electronically via a secure cloud storage site. No hard copy submittals will be accepted.
PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES
1. Design - Constructed Projects
Recognizing excellence in constructed, site-specific landscape architectural design. This category is for projects that have been completed through at least the first phase of development. Projects in this category must be located in New Mexico.
2. Design - Exploratory Projects
Recognizing excellence in design thinking and method for un-built works of landscape architecture. Projects in this category can be located outside New Mexico.
3. Planning & Analysis
Recognizing the wide variety of professional activities that lead to, guide, and evaluate landscape architectural practice. Projects in this category can be located outside New Mexico.
4. Landscape Architectural Communication
Recognizing achievement in communicating landscape architectural works, techniques, technologies, history, or theory, and the lesson value to an intended audience. Projects in this category can be located outside New Mexico.
5. Research
Recognizing research projects that identify and investigate challenges posed in landscape architecture, providing results that advance the body of knowledge for the profession. Projects in this category can be located outside New Mexico.
ELIGIBILITY - PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES
Members, Fellows, and Associates of the New Mexico Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects are eligible to enter the awards program. Projects which have received awards in previous chapter awards programs will not be accepted. Project construction or design (if unrealized) must have been completed within the last ten (10) years.
Qualified individuals may become members of NMASLA in order to enter. For membership information, please go to ASLA.org to join or renew.
STUDENT CATEGORIES
1. Individual
Recognizing projects and theses completed by individuals who are current students or recent graduates (within the last 12 months) of the UNM MLA program. Projects in this category can be located outside New Mexico.
2. Group
Recognizing projects and completed by two or more individuals working collectively who are current students or recent graduates (within the last 12 months) of the UNM MLA program. Projects in this category can be located outside New Mexico.
ELIGIBILITY - STUDENT CATEGORIES
Students must be members of UNM's Student Chapter of ASLA and must either be currently enrolled in UNM's MLA program or must have graduated within the 12 months preceding August 13, 2021.
Qualified individuals may become members of the Student Chapter in order to enter. For membership information, please go to ASLA.org to join or renew.
AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS
Award of Excellence: One award may be given from all categories combined, if so determined by a unanimous vote of all the jurors.
Excellence in Sustainability Award: One award may be given from all categories combined to recognize excellence in sustainability.
Honor Award: One award may be given in each category for the most outstanding project in that category.
Merit Award: Any number of awards may be given in each category to recognize superior accomplishment.
JURY
Members of the Nevada Chapter of ASLA will jury the awards program.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Aaron Zahm: azahm@mrwmla.com or 505-280-9246.
GALA AWARDS CELEBRATION - Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavilion @ Balloon Fiesta Park
Friday, November 12, 6pm-10pm. Cocktail attire.
Cocktails, Games, Dinner, Keynote Speaker, Awards Presentation
$45/person
$300/table of 8 (save $60)
$20/student
