overall presentation. • Updated judging score sheets: Score sheets used by judges have been revised to reflect the new evaluation standards. GET READY TO ENTER Online entry is open July 1 to Oct. 1 , but don't wait until the last minute. Start organizing your project entries now. Remember to photograph your projects before you begin work — and in their best light — and review the submission guidelines in full. Let your work speak for itself and be recognized among Ontario’s landscape elite. Learn more and begin your entry at loawards.com.
honoured with an Award of Excellence.
will be honoured with Legacy Awards, recognizing exceptional distinction across all categories. • Code and safety compliance: All projects must adhere to building codes and demonstrate safe construction practices. Entries failing to meet these standards may have points deducted. REFRESHER ON LAST YEAR’S CHANGES If it’s been a while since you entered, here are a few important updates previously introduced that still apply: • Scoring tiers: Projects scoring between 80–89 per cent receive an Award of Merit, while those scoring 90–100 per cent are
• Category limits: Each project is limited to a maximum of two categories to ensure focused and fair evaluation. • Marketing category removed: The Marketing category has been eliminated from the competition. • Design criteria alignment: The criteria for the Design category has been updated to align with the standards of the National Awards of Landscape Excellence. • Judging considerations: Judges can deduct points for issues such as untidy sites or dead plants, emphasizing the importance of
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