The LCA Sustainability & Ecological Landscaping Awards recognize and celebrate exceptional contributions to combating climate change within the landscaping industry. Established in 2024, these awards highlight reliable technologies and transformative initiatives dedicated to protecting natural ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, conserving resources, and building resilience to climate challenges. Covering every aspect of the industry—from sustainable design and construction to sustainable product development—and honoring the visionary individuals driving these advancements, the awards aim to inspire and commend those paving the way toward a cleaner, safer, and healthier future for our planet.
We are looking for the next wave of contenders, so we can recognize and celebrate the leadership role that our sector is playing in meeting climate goals that will deliver a more sustainable future for our planet.
Award categories include:
- Rain Garden
- Rain gardens collect stormwater runoff from hard surfaces like roofs and driveways. They store runoff in a 6” deep puddle that drains quickly. They contain spongy soil and at least 75% native plants that clean and absorb the water and provide valuable habitat for pollinators.
- Conservation Landscape
- Conservation landscapes replace areas of lawn, invasive plants, or erosion with native plants and improved soil. They are simplified rain gardens that slow down and soak up stormwater runoff. They provide valuable habitat for pollinators.
- Water Harvesting
- Above-ground containers (rain barrels and cisterns) attach to roof downspouts. They store rainwater, allowing it to be reused.
- Green Roof
- Green roofs are designed to hold special soil and plants. They treat the first inch of rainfall before it can reach the ground.
Awards will be presented at the 2025 Sustainability Symposium in March.