Awards 2023
Awards 2023
Awards Introduction
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
Download the entry guide here
Start your entry
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Register your interest here
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For inquiries on the Awards email [email protected]
Sponsorship
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Contact
CEO:
Janine Scott
PH 0275 444 090
Key Dates
| 10 March 2023 |
Entries Open |
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30 March 2023 20 April 2023 |
Webinar: Guide to entering the 2023 LOD Awards Webinar: Guide to entering the 2023 LOD Awards |
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12 April 2023 |
Early Bird Entries Close 20 June SAVE |
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26 May 2023 30 May SAVE |
Entries CloseEarly Bird Gala Tickets Book by 20 June
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| 1 July 2023 |
Peoples Choice Voting Opens |
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2 September 2023
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AWARDS GALA DINNER - WINNERS ANNOUNCED,Venue: Town Hall, Dunedin |
Awards Categories
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.
Awards Gala Dinner
The 2023 Landscapes of Distinction Awards culminate in a grand celebratory Gala Dinner to be held at the Dunedin Town Hall on Saturday 2nd September 2023
Finalists will be recognised for their vision and skill on New Zealand Landscape projects - and the recipient of the prestigious Landscape of Distinction Landscape of the year (2023) will be announced.
Tickets for the gala dinner are now available.
Book your table or individual ticket by 20th June to take advantage of our Early Bird offer.
| Ticket (gst excl) | Early Bird | Standard |
| Single ticket Member | $ 250 | $ 300 |
| Single ticket - Non member | $ 310 | $ 360 |
| Table of 10 - early bird | $ 2,250 | $ 2,700 |
All event booking enquiries: [email protected]
Ticket Bookings
To book your tickets click here
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.
Contact [email protected]
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LOD Entry Webinar
Guide to Entering The 2023 Landscapes of Distinction Awards
2 Dates available to attend
| Thursday 30 March | 10am |
| Thursday 20 April | 10am |
The webinars cover
- An overview of this year’s awards, categories, and key entrant dates
- Tips from the judges on writing a great entry, plus what supporting information to provide
- Examples of good photos
- Shared insights into the judging process and score criteria
- A walk you through the online entry process
- Q&A session
Whether you have entered before or not, this webinar will give you insider knowledge to make sure your compelling story stands out through the judging process.
Submit your webinar questions for the judges
Do you have a question you would like covered in the webinar Q&A section?
Submit your question here
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Awards Updates
Application for Membership
Landscape Industries Association of New Zealand Inc
Join New Zealand's leading network of landscape professionals
Apply online now to become a:
Accredited Registered Master Landscape Member
The online application process to become a Registered Member is easy and quick to complete. Once an application is accessed and approved. You will have immediate access to promote your business incorporating the Registered Master Landscape band . You can see more benefits of becoming a Registered member here.
To be accepted as an accredited Registered Member, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Be an individual or company who has been in business for a minimum of two years and can demonstrate excellence in the areas of expertise in which they are applying for or is
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An Associate Member who is applying to become a fully accredited Registered Member
Applications for accreditation can be submitted across one or more of the following categories of expertise.
- Landscape Design
- Landscape Construction
- Landscape Horticulture
- Landscape Maintenance
- Management
- Supply
Associate Member
Applications that do not meet the associations criteria for fully accredited Registered Membership will be accessed for Associate Membership. To be considered for Associate membership. Applicants must be:
- Landscape practitioners who are new to the industry (less than 2 years experience) and or can demonstrate the capability to meet the criteria to become a fully Registered Member within 2 years.
Membership Restriction
- Only fully Registered members can promote their business incorporating the Registered Master Landscapers logo.
Membership Application Fee
- The Application Fee is $50 including GST, and is non-refundable.
Annual Subscription Fees
Registered Member: Fees are calculated based on members annual turnover gst excl.
- Under $500,000= $ 750.00
- $500,000 - $1,000,000 = $1,500
- Over $1,000,000 = $2,000
- Associate Member: $300.00 gst excl.
Membership Benefits
For suppliers to the Landscape Industry
click here for details and application form on becoming an Allied Supplier to our Association.
Membership Application Fee
$50.00 gst incl.
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