landscape design awards brochure

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2 0 1 0i n t e r n a t i o n a l l a n d s c a p edesign awards


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Andy Sturgeon2009 Gold Award - Small Gardens

Margie Grace2009 Gold Award - Residen al Design

Interna onal Landscape Designer of the Year

APLD 2010 Interna onal Landscape Design AwardsCall for Entries

The APLD Interna onal Landscape Design Awards recognizes excellence in the eldof landscape design. For 2010, the entry process will con nue to be electronicand the entry categories have been expanded to allow for recogni on of showgardens. APLD also recognizes that sustainability is an increasingly necessarycomponent in all landscape design, and it will be considered in the judging of allper nent categories.

The best entries, judged by a dis nguished interna onal jury, will receive a goldaward. Other deserving entries will receive a merit award. The judging criteria willtotal 100 points. A score of over 90 is needed to be awarded gold, and a score over

80 is needed for the merit award. There can be more than one gold, or merit, ineach category. This places the entrants in compe on within the bar of excellence,as opposed to compe on within the pool of entries.

From the gold award entries, the judges will choose the 2010 APLD Interna onalLandscape Designer of the Year. Awards will be presented during the awardsbanquet at the 2010 APLD Interna onal Landscape Design Conference in Dallas,Texas, in September 2010. The APLD Interna onal Landscape Designer of the Yearwill receive free conference registra on.

An addi onal award, the Dis nc vely Be er Plant Design Award, sponsored byMonrovia Growers, will be chosen from the winning entries. The award recipientwill receive $2,000 worth of Monrovia products. APLD would like to thankMonrovia for its con nued support of the Interna onal Landscape Design Awards.

The APLD Student Landscape Design Awards Program recognizes excellent studentprojects in landscape design. The program builds upon landscape design projectsalready assigned by an educa onal ins tu on. See the end of this brochure fordetails on entering.

Deadline for entries: February 1, 2010


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Publicity opportuni es for entrants:- Recogni on at the APLD Awards banquet- Promo on in the quarterly APLD journal, The Designer - Promo on on the APLD Website, as well as other on-line publica ons- Promo on through press release distribu on- Publicity in trade journals- Promo on to local media outlets provided by award winners- Ability to self promote as an 2010 APLD Interna onal LandscapeDesign award recipient

Landscape Design CategoriesSubmissions in each of these six categories will be judged based on the criteriaoutlined elsewhere

Residen al DesignDesign of new construc on regardless of size or cost

Non-residen al Design

Includes all non-residen al landscape designs, including community gardens,parks, public spaces and corporate landscapes

Small GardensDesigns in a limited space of no more than 1500 sq . (140 sq meters)

Plan ng DesignAny installed project where the primary focus is plan ng design

Specialty ProjectsThis area includes garden features, theme gardens, therapeu c gardens,

educa onal gardens, roo op gardens, sustainable designs, green roofinstalla ons, historic preserva on, etc.

Show GardensTemporary gardens, including conceptual gardens that are designedand constructed for a garden show or exhibi on

The same project may be entered in more than one category, but must be on aseparate CD, with separate entry form and entry fee. There also must be a briefdescribing the merits of the project in this addi onal category. There should be asecond set of photos as well. Call the APLD o ce if you have ques ons regardingthe appropriate category for your project, for the judges will not switch an entry toa di erent category.

James Doyle2009 Merit Award - Residen al Design

Andy Sturgeon2009 Gold Award - Specialty Project


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Patrick Zaremba2009 Merit Award Residen al Design

Melissa Clark2009 Merit Award Residen al Design

Plan ng listAll entries must include a complete plan ng list including quan ty, botanic nameand size. The list may be included on the landscape plan.

Photo le speci ca onsPhotos must be submi ed in .JPEG format. Up to 15 photos are permi ed. Imageresolu on will be no less than 300 dpi. Digital cameras must be set at a minimumof 3.2 megapixels for acceptable quality. Before photos can be a lower resolu on.

Two sets of the same photos are required. The second set will providephotographer credit. Label the photos in the order that you would like themviewed during judging in this speci c manner (01.jpeg, 02.jpeg, etc.). Do not haveany other informa on on the .JPEG tles in the rst set of photos. Label the copiedset of photos similarly, but include the photographers name in the tle, if photocredit is desired.

Orienta on of images can be either landscape or portrait. Indicate which photowould be preferred for the plaque in the second set of photos.

Photos submi ed in any other format will not be accepted.

Photo planInclude a simpli ed landscape plan, in .PDF format, with labeled iden ca on ofphotographic posi ons. Number the loca on of each picture. Photo locators mayalso be included on the landscape plan.

Material use and photo credit releaseA release form must accompany all entries, which is part of this package.

All submissions become the property of APLD. The winning projects may beused by APLD for promo onal purposes, including but not limited to promo ng

the associa on, promo ng the profession, promo ng award entries and awardrecipients using communica on vehicles that include, but are not limited to theAPLD Website, the quarterly journal, The Designer , the internal communiqu,Design Online , accompanying news releases to online and tradi onal media andsocial media Websites.

Do not use the clients name on a submission without permission.

APLD will provide a photo credit if the name of the photographer is included withyour entry. In order to keep this informa on with the image, write it into the .JPEGof your second set of photos.

Submissions must be kept anonymous for judging. Ensure that company namesare not included on any submission materials, except the entry form, CD and case.The la er two are to be iden ed with a permanent felt p pen.

Projects, which do not meet all of the submission requirements, will bedisquali ed. The ruling of the judges is nal.



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Patrick Zaremba2009 Merit Award Residen al Design

Amelia Lima, APLD2009 Merit Award - Plan ng Design

JUDGING CRITERIA

Project impact - 25 points- There is a clearly wri en design intent- The intent of the design has been met- The project demonstrates crea vity- The design presents a uni ed and memorable impact

Overall design - 25 points- The design shows sensi vity to the clients needs, the sitespoten al and the environment

- Design principles are appropriately used (i.e. unity, balance, scale, etc.)- The elements of the design blend harmoniously- The space has been transformed crea vely

Technical merit - 25 points- The design func ons well- Quality of workmanship and nish is of a high standard- The choice of materials enhances the design- Di cult problems have been solved- The project shows sensi vity to sustainable prac ces for its loca on(conserve natural resources and energy, reduce waste, protectecosystems, etc.)

Plan ng design - 25 points- Appropriateness is displayed in plant selec on- Crea vity is displayed in plant use

- Design principles are clearly displayed (i.e. unity, balance, layering, etc.)- Plan ng design displays masterful use of texture, color, scale and form- Plants have been chosen to minimize future maintenance and nega veimpact on the environment

Entries in the Plan ng Design category will only be judged by thecriterion of plan ng design.

Entries in the category of Show Gardens will only be judged by thecriteria of project impact and overall design.

Entries in the category of Specialty Projects will only be judged bythe criteria which judges agree to be applicable. (E.G. An exclusivelyhardscaped feature will not be scored on plan ng design, and thescore will be prorated)


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APLD 2010 Interna onal Landscape Design AwardsProgram Entry Form

Please complete the informa on below andmail it with payment and CD to:

APLD4305 North Sixth StreetSuite AHarrisburg, PA 17110

Entries must be received no later than February 1, 2010.

Please submit a separate form for each entry; however, you may remit one payment for ALL of your entries.Aside from the photographer iden ca on set of photos, be sure your company name and project tle are notshowing on anything except the entry form, the CD and case.

Name of Designer

Company

Address

Phone Fax

E-mail Website

Project Title(Exactly as it should appear on the award plaque)

Project City/State Loca on Date completed

Category: (check one)

Residen al Design Non-residen al Design Small Gardens

Plan ng Design Specialty Projects Show Gardens

Entry Fee # of entries Amount

Cer ed APLD Member $120.00Non-Cer ed APLD Member $150.00

Non-Members $350.00(Includes 1-year APLD Membership for the 2010 membership year)Non-member addi onal entries $150.00

TOTAL:Method of Paymentq Check enclosed q Visa q MasterCard

Card Number Exp Date

3-Digit Sec Code Signature


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MATERIAL USE AND PHOTO CREDIT RELEASE

I verify that all of the informa on contained on this form is accurate and I understand that photographs ofwinning entries become the property of APLD and I have client permission for them to be used for promo onalpurposes. If a submission contains work from more than one photographer, indicate the photographers name/company and the picture number in the second photo le.

(Please note: Entry will not be judged without an authorized signature.)

Signature of Release


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CHECK LIST

THE CD MUST HAVE THESE ITEMS IN FOLDERS LABELED AND IN ORDER AS FOLLOWS

q Wri en brief

q Photo descrip on page

q Landscape plan

q Plan ng list

q Photo les

q Hi resolu on folder q Photographer iden ca on folder

q Photo plan

THESE ITEMS ARE TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE CD

q Signed material use and photo credit release

q Entry form and payment


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TIPS FOR A STRONG ENTRY

Be con dent in your abili es. Even the smallest project can be an award winner.

Be pa ent. If plants are a key component, allow plan ngs to mature su ciently.

Be careful in your category selec on. Judges cannot switch an entry to a di erent category. Call the o ce ifyou ques on your selec on choice.

Be clear and concise in your narra ve. Convey your projects story and uniqueness. Judges o en men onthey do not have a good sense of the overall project.

Be fas dious in preparing your project for photos. Make sure the area has been recently maintained.

Be aware of the importance of good photography. Be sure that your digital camera has at least 3.2-mega-pixel capability. Let the photos embellish the story of the project. An early photo should show the totality of theproject, so judges can sense the scope. If applicable, be sure to include a before and a er photo taken from thesame vantage point. Take photos in the best light. You should usually avoid bright sunlight. If you doubt yourabili es, consider consul ng a landscape photography book, such as The Art of Garden Photography, by IanAdams, buying a tripod or hiring a professional photographer.

Be crea ve. Consider portraying your project at various mes of the day or season, or a er a rain or a watering.Wonderful focal points may warrant photos from di ering perspec ves. Try using foreground plants for framing.Some mes the angle of a shot can help. Think about climbing a ladder. Move the subject o center in the shot. Ifyou created an outdoor room, help make it look lived in. Set the table. Display candles for evening shots.

Be discrimina ng. Make your photos count. Do not waste a shot on construc on work, or a close up of aplant, if it doesnt embellish the story of your project. If submi ng in the plan ng design category, dont over-emphasize shots of hardscaping.

Be organized. Maintain an awards le in your computer, and compile items early. Take plenty of photos so you

can submit the very best. Set up a schedule to photograph your best projects at peak mes. Have your entryproof read .

Be persistent. De nitely consider resubmi ng a project that you believe warrants recogni on. Categoriessome mes change, and judging panels usually do. Perhaps be er photos or more maturity could make thedi erence .

Be proac ve. Show your entry to other designers to solicit opinions.


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Asta Grabauskiene2009 Interna onal Landscape

Student Design Award Winner

Darlene Jones2009 Interna onal Landscape

Student Design Award Winner

APLD 2010 Interna onal LandscapeStudent Design Awards Program


Student projects are the result of work completed as a class assignment or course

requirement and must be submi ed within one year of the project assignmentdate. Student projects need not be installed. This student design category is forall students of any level submi ng work for award considera on. Projects may beindividual or team e ort.

Student entries will be judged by a separate panel of dis nguished experts in theeld of landscape design.

Criteria: Student entries will be judged on the ful llment of an instructorsrequirement, which may include the following criteria:

- E ec veness of overall project presenta on(How well do you convey your design concept?)

- Func onality of overall design (What are the design elements?)- Appropriate use of plant material(color, textures, variety, suitability to site and design context)

- Contextual rela onship of design to its site- Environmental responsibility (erosion, excess fer liza on, etc.)- Successful integra on of materials (hardscapes, environment)- Originality and crea vity- Unique use of materials- Dra ing & le ering skills- E ec ve use of design principles

Submission Requirements: All submissions must be kept anonymous for judging.Please ensure that your school name and project tle are not showing on anything,except for the entry form.

Entry form & payment

Entries must be submi ed via e-mail a achment to: communica [email protected]

A wri en descrip on of up to 1,000 words or two typewri en pages.This descrip on may include, but is not limited to:

- Design intent and project program- Rela onship of design to site condi ons and limita ons- Rela onship of plants to other elements- Outline of scope of project and designers speci c mandate andavailability of ongoing maintenance

USDA Zone and geographic region

Op onal plant list(s), if work is conceptual

Design plan(s) to scale, showing contours or spot eleva ons if per nent

Other drawings, sketches, photos, etc. necessary to illustrate the project


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APLD 2010 Interna onal LandscapeStudent Design Awards Entry Form

Please complete the informa on belowand send it, with payment to:

APLD4305 North Sixth StreetSuite AHarrisburg, PA 17110

Send your awards entry informa on electronically via e-mail a achment to communica [email protected].

Entries must be received no later than February 1, 2010.

Please submit a separate form for each entry; however, you may remit one payment for ALL of your entries.Be sure your school name and project tle are not showing on anything except the entry form .

Name of Designer(s)

School

Instructor

Project Title(Exactly as it should appear on the award plaque)

Project City/State Loca on

School Address

City State Zip

Phone Fax

E-mail

Entry Fee # of Entries Amount

APLD Student Members: $15.00

Consult the APLD Website regarding joining APLD as a student member.

Method of Paymentq Check enclosed q Visa q MasterCard

Card Number Exp Date

3-Digit Sec Code Signature

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