Residential
Landscape
- Under $50,000 project value
- Over $50,000 project value
- Design, installation, and plant selection evaluated
- Residential properties only
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Join the INLA
Awards Program
Awards of
excellence.
An annual opportunity for INLA members to be recognized by their peers for outstanding landscape, hardscape, and maintenance projects.
Categories
Submission categories.
Projects are judged by fellow INLA members in the following categories. Each submission is evaluated on design, craftsmanship, plant selection, and overall project quality.
Residential
Commercial
Landscape
- Under $50,000 project value
- Over $50,000 project value
- Commercial, institutional, and public properties
- Scale and complexity considered
Hardscape
- Under $50,000 project value
- Over $50,000 project value
- Patios, retaining walls, outdoor living spaces
- Material selection and craftsmanship judged
Maintenance
- Ongoing landscape maintenance programs
- Turf care, pruning, seasonal color management
- Before-and-after documentation required
- Client satisfaction and program consistency
Special
Project
- Projects that don't fit standard categories
- Unique or innovative installations
- Community service and pro-bono work
- Creative or experimental approaches
Submissions
How to enter.
Submissions are due December 15 annually. All entries must be from current INLA members in good standing. Winners are announced at the Indiana Green Expo.
Submission requirements
- Up to 15 photographs — 5 before/during construction and 10 of the finished project
- 1 video (optional) showing project walkthrough or timelapse
- Written project story (500 words maximum) describing design intent, challenges, and solutions
- Landscape plans, 3D models, or renderings if available
- Signed property owner authorization form
- Payment must be received within 48 hours of submission
Photo guidelines
- High-resolution images (minimum 300 DPI or 2000px wide)
- Before photos should show the same angles as finished photos
- Avoid photos with people, vehicles, or branding visible
- Include wide establishing shots and detail close-ups
Questions? Contact info@inla.org for submission guidelines, entry forms, and pricing information.
Submit online
Awards submission form.
Complete the form below to submit your project. Upload up to 15 photos. The INLA office will contact you regarding payment after submission.
Please note
Awards of Excellence
vs. Best of Show.
These are two separate programs. Understanding the distinction helps ensure you submit to the right one.
Awards of
Excellence
Recognizes outstanding landscape, hardscape, and maintenance projects completed by INLA members. Submissions are reviewed by a panel of peers. Winners are announced at the Indiana Green Expo.
Best of Show
(IGE)
Awarded on the trade show floor at the Indiana Green Expo for the best booth displays and exhibits. This is a separate competition judged during the event itself, not a project portfolio submission.
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Ready to showcase
your work?
Contact us for submission details, entry forms, and guidelines. Deadline is December 15 annually.