MUSE Landscape Design Awards

Redefine Nature, Earn Global Acclaim

The MUSE Landscape Design Awards honors the visionaries who shape our natural environments with creativity, harmony, and sustainability. This category celebrates landscape designers who create outdoor spaces that resonate with beauty and purpose, seamlessly blending nature with human needs.

We welcome landscape architects, designers, and firms to showcase their most inspiring work. Whether you’re a pioneering leader or an emerging talent, this is your opportunity to be recognized globally.

Join us in celebrating landscapes that not only captivate but also nurture, creating sanctuaries of balance and renewal for all.

Landscape Design categories

LD26001. Balcony Design
LD26002. Biodiversity Landscape (NEW)
LD26003. Climate-Responsive Landscape (NEW)
LD26004. Commercial Landscape
LD26005. Concept Design
LD26006. Corporate Landscape
LD26007. Cultural Heritage Design
LD26008. Educational Landscape
LD26009. Garden Landscape
LD26010. Hotel & Resort Landscape
LD26011. Industrial Landscape
LD26012. Infrastructure Landscape
LD26013. Innovative Landscape
LD26014. Institutional Landscape
LD26015. Interiorscape Design
LD26016. Land Management
LD26017. Landscape Maintenance
LD26018. Landscape Renovation
LD26019. Large-Scale Landscape Project
LD26020. Master Planning
LD26021. Mix-Use Landscape
LD26022. Native Plant Landscape
LD26023. Nightscapes & Illuminated Landscape
LD26024. Open Space Design
LD26025. Parks & Open Space Landscape
LD26026. Plantscape Design
LD26027. Playspace Landscape
LD26028. Productive Landscape (NEW)
LD26029. Public Landscape
LD26030. Regenerative Landscape Design (NEW)
LD26031. Residential Landscape
LD26032. Rooftop Design
LD26033. Rural Design
LD26034. Sculpture Design
LD26035. Small-Scale Landscape Project
LD26036. Student Design
LD26037. Sustainable Development
LD26038. Temporary / Event Landscape
LD26039. Therapeutic Landscape (NEW)
LD26040. Tourism Design
LD26041. Transportation Corridor Landscape
LD26042. Urban Design
LD26043. Vertical & Green Wall Landscape
LD26044. Water-Wise Landscape
LD26000. New Category

Deadlines & Fees

Architects, builders, contractors, developers, engineers, business owners are encouraged to submit work that is in prototype or complete*.

Winners are determined by one entry, and not an entire body of work, so careful selection should be observed.

2026
Entry Period
Early Bird
(Oct 16 - Nov 13, 2025)
Regular
(Nov 14 - Dec 11, 2025)
Final
(Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026)
Final Extension
(Jan 16 - Feb 12, 2026)
Professional 1st
Entry
$209 $219 $239 $249
Additional
Entry
$209 $219 $239 $249
Additional
Category*
$149 $159 $179 $189
Results Announcement: Apr 10, 2026

* You may submit an entry into multiple categories at the same time. The first Category will be charged as per the original submission fee. Additional categories (2 or more) will be charged as such.

Rather than increasing the fee for each entry, fees are only charged in order to cover administrative costs like printing, mailing and data organization. For this reason, each participant is charged a flat $30 administration fee. When all participants pay the same low fee, those submitting more than one entry will actually pay less than if fees were on a sliding scale.

PROJECT DATE
Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years.

Prizes and recognition

The Winner of the Landscape Design of the Year award receives a complimentary, limited-edition of the prestigious MUSE statuette and certificate. Winning works will be highlighted on the main page of the MUSE Design Awards website, and published on all of its social media platforms for a full year.

In addition, Platinum, Gold, and Silver winners will receive a complimentary certificate, personalized press release, as well as graphic for use in promotions. Winners in these categories may choose to purchase their respective MUSE Statuette for a reasonable fee. Winning designs featured on our media partner’s site – MUSE.World and online media platforms.

MUSE STATUETTE

Sleek, limited edition statuettes to signify your crowning achievement

ONLINE INTERVIEW

Showcase your achievement with a published interview you complete with our convenient online form

WINNING BADGES FOR WINNERS

Promote your success on social media, websites, and more

MUSE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Display your excellence to the world, with a winning certificate personalized just for you

LIFETIME RECOGNITION

Take your place in our "Hall of Fame" (winner’s gallery) by adding your name to the pantheon of winners

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE

Build your success by utilizing the winners’ press releases, and showcase your win on our high-visibility website

submission details

Submit your entry online in FOUR easy steps:

Step 1

Tap the "My Account" button to register your username and password. If you are already a member, tap "Log In."

Step 2

Complete the short online entry form. Don't forget you can enter each work in more than one category.

Step 3

Upload your entry* to the system.

Step 4

Click “Checkout” to process your entry fees.

* File Limits; Up to 10 files in in JPEG/PNG and/or PDF can be uploaded per entry. For a smooth uploading process, please ensure images are formatted as JPEG/PNG, 1000px, and no larger than 4MB. Please save PDFs in "Screen View", limited to 6 pages per entry, or 4MB in size.

* Submissions should be as detailed as possible. For example, architectural submissions should include small-scale site plans for context, and images of all sides of the building and its environment. A complex of buildings should include a rendering. Restorations and remodels should include images of the site "before and after."

* Submissions can be entered as concepts, completed, or works in process. Completed projects may not be older than five years.

* Limit written descriptions of your project to 350 words or less.