The judges will review and recognize exceptional design, installation, and/or maintenance in the four categories below. All entries will be judged on their attention to detail, degree of difficulty, and overall appearance. More than one award of equal value may be given in each category (Grand, Distinction, and Honorable Mention). Contractors that have designed and installed a project may enter it as Design/Build. Design/Build adds an additional level of judging criteria.
Outstanding examples of craftsmanship in landscape construction (e.g., walls, decks, gazebos, waterfalls). Design/Build adds an additional level of judging criteria.
Front yard and entranceway. Design/Build adds an additional level of judging criteria.
Backyard or special area of a single-family residence. Design/Build adds an additional level of judging criteria.
Front and backyard of a single-family residence. Design/Build adds an additional level of judging criteria.
Single family residence. Programmed care 12 months prior to entry. Minor duties may be performed by owner. One-time projects are not considered maintenance.
Design/Build adds an additional level of judging criteria.
Programmed care 12 months prior to entry.
Projects that involve the restoration, reclamation, or creation of natural landscapes that include function and value similar to native landscapes. Design/Build adds an additional level of judging criteria.
Design/Build adds an additional level of judging criteria.
Design/Build adds an additional level of judging criteria.
Design/Build adds an additional level of judging criteria.
Programmed care 12 months prior to entry.
Short-term projects (both interior and exterior) that exhibit creativity in displays (e.g., Christmas planting, banquet, showroom, exhibit). Design/Build adds an additional level of judging criteria.