Awards of Excellence 2025 online entry now open eblast

Online entry now open for the 2025 Awards of Excellence program

For over 50 years, Landscape Ontario’s Awards of Excellence Program has recognized the outstanding work of some of the top landscape professionals in Ontario. The member-only competition highlights the breathtaking design and master craftsmanship in landscape construction, maintenance, design, interior plantscaping, lighting, and irrigation projects.

Entries for the 2025 awards program are open from July 1 to October 1 via LOawards.com. On the newly redesigned website you will find entry criteria, rules and regulations, a complete list of categories to enter, plus a list of changes to the program.

Based on valuable feedback and the exceptional quality of work achieved to date, the Awards Committee is pleased to announce it is time to raise the standards for entries as Landscape Ontario members continue to advance the industry and set new benchmarks.

A message from the Committee Chair
“The awards program should reflect this upward trajectory and with this progression in professionalism our awards program must also evolve. The outstanding quality and sheer volume of submissions we received last year are a testament to the remarkable talent within our community. Your landscapes inspire us all. The creative prowess required to transform given spaces and overcome challenges has resulted in breathtaking outdoor environments that are true masterpieces. This year, the standards will be more stringent, and winners will be those who not only meet but exceed expectations.”

New for 2025

• Scores between 90-100 per cent will receive an Award of Excellence.
• Scores between 80-89 per cent will receive an Award of Merit.
• A project can only be entered into a maximum of two categories.
• Judges score sheets have been updated.
• Judges may deduct points for entries that include: dead plants, untidy work site, appearance of company logo, etc.
• Marketing category has been removed.
• Green Stamp component has been removed from the Construction Program.
• New criteria for the Design Program to better align with the National Awards of Landscape Excellence.

Winning an Award of Excellence is a great marketing tool to potential clients that verifies you have the skill, knowledge and expertise to design, build or maintain the property of their dreams. It’s also a great boost for your team that validates their countless hours of hard work, attention to details, innovation, problem solving and passion for what they do.

For a list of all changes, criteria, categories, rules/regulations and how to enter, visit LOawards.com.

All inquiries can be sent to awards@landscapeontario.com.