Recognising outstanding performance in landscaping practice. The annual Landscapes of Distinction Awards are the highest accolade of professional recognition in the industry.

About the Awards
 

Webinars

Held on the 30th March and the 20th April.  These webinars are an opportunity to meet the Judges online and get information on how to best prepare your entry.  You can also submit questions for the Judges to answer.

Click on the webinar tab at the top of this screen to register.

Entry Guide

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For inquiries on the Awards email admin@masterlandscapers.org.nz

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Janine Scott

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PH 0275 444 090

Categories

• LANDSCAPE DESIGN - Built Project
• LANDSCAPE DESIGN - Concept Plans
• LANDSCAPE DESIGN STUDENT -PROJECT - Concept Plans
• LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION 
• HORTICULTURE - SOFT LANDSCAPING 
• GARDEN MANAGEMENT/ MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME -
• ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT - ENHANCEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE NATURAL LANDSCAPE -

Category Awards

 In each project category, entries are judged for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. 
 

Premier Awards

These awards recognise the best overall category projects from the winning entries. Premier winners are judged as the overall winner across Residential and Commercial Projects categories for:

• Best Design Project of the Year
• Best Construction Project of the Year
• Best Horticultural Project of the Year
• Best Maintenance Project of the Year
• Best Environmental  Project of the Year
• Best Student Design Project of the Year
• People's Choice

Supreme Award - Landscape of the Year

The winning entry of the supreme award "Landscape of the Year" will be based on a built garden project.

All winning entries in the Premier categories become eligible to win the Landscape of the Year Award (Members Only).

RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS (Built Project)

 RESIDENTIAL PROJECT - Landscape Design Open project budget and property size

Key criteria for judging will be the success of the integration of the design and technology solutions with the site and the value of the contribution of individual design elements to enhance the overall concept.

 RESIDENTIAL PROJECT – Landscape Construction: Up to $100,000

The total construction cost of projects in this category do not exceed $100,000 GST excl. Projects may include elements of soft landscaping, though the judges will especially be looking at construction skill and methodology.

 RESIDENTIAL PROJECT – Landscape Construction: Over $100,000

The total construction cost of projects in this category are greater than $100,000 GST excl. Projects may include elements of soft landscaping, though the judges will especially be looking at construction skills and methodology.

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT - Horticulture Plant & Installation  Open project budget and property size

Projects in this category are predominantly for the installation of soft landscaping, though may include some small hard landscaping elements. The emphasis is on plant selection/layout and quality of installation. Judges will also consider how the planting has been integrated into the spatial design of the project.  Green Wall projects will also be judged under this category

 RESIDENTIAL PROJECT - Garden Management/ Maintenance:  up to 400m2

Submissions in this category will be assessed on the maintenance programme in place, the appearance and health of the garden and the impact that this programme has had on the design aesthetic of the design and how well it links back to the initial concept.

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT - Garden Management/ Maintenance:  400m2 and over

Submissions in this category will be assessed on the maintenance programme in place, the appearance and health of the garden and the impact that this programme has had on the design aesthetic of the design and how well it links back to the initial concept.

DESIGN ONLY PROJECTS

 RESIDENTIAL PROJECT – Client Concept Design Plans

Projects in this category will be assessed on submitted design plans. Judges will consider how the project plans will successfully serve the client brief and respond to site conditions.

Commercial PROJECT – Client Concept Design Plans

Projects in this category will be assessed on submitted design plans. Judges will consider how the project plans will successfully serve the client brief and respond to site conditions.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS (Built Project)

REVEGETATION & PLANTING PROJECT - Open project budget and property size

The emphasis is on outcomes that demonstrate the enhancement of sustainable natural landscapes through restoration and new plantings. Projects in this category may include private or public work up to $50,000. This can include but is not limited to public park restoration and land rehabilitation for conservation and can form part of a larger scheme.  Projects that qualify in this category include waterway/ stream planting/ community gardens.

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS (Built Project)

COMMERCIAL PROJECT - Landscape Design: Open project budget and property size

Submissions in this category will be assessed on the overall design of the space with an emphasis on the successful integration of design elements, their relationship to the site/situation, and the use of technical solutions in landscape construction design details.

COMMERCIAL PROJECT - Construction:  Up to $100,000

The total construction cost of projects in this category do not exceed $100,000 GST excl. Projects may include elements of soft landscaping, though the judges will especially be looking at construction skills and methodology.

COMMERCIAL PROJECT - Construction:  Over $100,000

The total construction cost of projects in this category is greater than $100,000 GST excl. Projects may include elements of soft landscaping, though the judges will especially be looking at construction skills and methodology.

COMMERCIAL PROJECT - Horticulture Plant  & installation  Open project budget and property size

Projects in this category are predominantly for the installation of soft landscaping, though may include some small hard landscaping elements. The emphasis is on plant selection/ layout and quality of installation. Judges will also consider how the planting has been integrated into the spatial design of the project.  Green Wall projects will also be judged under this category

COMMERCIAL PROJECT - Garden Management/ Maintenance:  up to 5000m2

Submissions in this category will be assessed on the maintenance programme in place, the appearance and health of the garden and the impact that this programme has had on the design aesthetic and how well it links back to the initial concept.

COMMERCIAL PROJECT - Garden Management/Maintenance:  5000m2 and over

Submissions in this category will be assessed on the maintenance programme in place, the appearance and health of the garden and the impact that this programme has had on the design aesthetic of the design and how well it links back to the initial concept.

STUDENT DESIGN CATEGORY

 RESIDENTIAL PROJECT – Student Design Project

Projects in this category will be assessed on submitted design plans. Judges will also consider how the project plans will successfully serve the client brief and respond to site conditions.  The judges are looking for creative design solutions and excellent graphic communication in student design projects.

AN EVENING TO REMEMBER! 

Join us for a night of celebration on

21 September 2024
Foxglove

on the Wellington waterfront as we celebrate our 2024 Prebbles Young Landscaper of the Year and Outstanding Achievement winners, and past and present Landscape Legacy legends! 

Guests will be greeted with nibbles and drinks. Following the YLOY award ceremony, guests will be invited to enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by Foxglove’s esteemed chefs, accompanied by wine and beer. 

Tickets for the evening are...

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Sponsorship

Opportunities to sponsor this prestigious event are now available.

We have a range of options and can also work with you to develop customised sponsorship package.   

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