Landscape Contractors Association Awards 2026

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Description

Each year, landscape companies from Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia submit their best projects for the LCA Excellence in Landscape Awards. The projects are judged by a group of leading landscape professionals who evaluate and acknowledge exceptional design, installation, and maintenance in residential and commercial projects.

Many award winning designs are featured in Home & Design magazine, LCA Groundwork, and LCA social media distribution. Awards are presented at the end-of-the-year annual Excellence in Landscape Awards Dinner.

 

Showcase your best work and gain industry recognition by submitting to the LCA Awards. Fees are listed below.

LCA Members: $285

LCA Nonmembers: $395, includes membership through December 31, 2026. 

Rules

A panel of professionals in the landscape field will evaluate all descriptive information and photos. All entries will be judged on their attention to detail, degree of difficulty, and overall appearance. Each entry must be a local project in MD, DC, or VA.

Each submission must be paid for to be considered by the judges. You can submit and pay in this platform.

Submission Template for Images: Please use this template to submit your images and descriptions for the project.

Judging Criteria: A panel of professionals in the landscape field will evaluate all descriptive information and photos. All entries will be judged on their attention to detail, degree of difficulty, and overall appearance.View overview.

Checklist: Read tried-and-true tips for presenting your projects in the best light. Submission tips.