The FNGLA Landscape Awards Program was established in 1970 to recognize landscape excellence in Florida. Forty-seven years later, FNGLA is still celebrating "the best of the best" by recognizing projects and businesses which excel in creating some of the best landscapes in Florida.
FNGLA’s Landscape Awards were presented at The Landscape Show, September 19-21, 2019 in Orlando. See who won for 2019 here.
FNGLA Landscape Awards are Sponsored by:
All landscape firms (architect, contractor, designer and maintenance) are encouraged to submit entries. FNGLA members and non-members are welcome! Entries in the 2019 FNGLA Landscape Awards Program must have started on or after January 1, 2016. Any project which previously received an FNGLA Landscape Award may not be re-entered.
Entries from either New Installations, Redesign/Renovation, Maintenance or Landscape Irrigation are welcomed in the following categories:
COST: $50 for FNGLA members and $75 for nonmembers.
For Judging Criteria and additional rules, please see here.
From all of the entries submitted, the Judges will select a single entry for each of the following FNGLA top-tier landscape awards:
Floriculture Award – Judged to be the entry showcasing the most effective use of plant material creating color and texture in the landscape
Florida Friendly Landscape™ Award – Judged to be the entry showcasing the most effective use of Florida-Friendly Landscaping’s™ principles: (1) right plant, right place; (2) water efficiently; (3) fertilize appropriately; (4) mulch; (5) attract wildlife; (6) manage yard pests responsibly; (7) recycle yard waste; (8) reduce storm water run-off; and, (9) protect the waterfront.
Environmental Stewardship Award – Judged to be the entry exhibiting the most effective environmental stewardship, ecological sustainability and/or adaptation to local conditions (e.g., wetland mitigations, dune or wildlife habitat restorations, re-establishment/enhancement of conservation areas or natural preserves).
Roy Rood Award – Judged to be the Most Outstanding entry in the Landscape Awards program for the year. It is FNGLA’s most prestigious landscape award.
Winning an FNGLA Landscape Award increases your ability to: