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ENTRIES FOR THE
2025 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE OPENING IN JUNE!

The MLSA Awards of Excellence celebrate the pinnacle of landscaping achievement in South Australia. From apprentices to trade contractors, and small businesses to the biggest names in the landscaping industry, there's an award to suit everyone.

These prestigious annual awards recognise and honour the outstanding work of landscaping professionals who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and a commitment to quality in their projects. The Awards of Excellence aim to inspire and elevate industry standards, showcasing the best in Landscape Design, Construction, and Maintenance.

The MLSA Awards of Excellence have grown to become a highlight of the landscaping calendar. Over the years, the awards have evolved, adding new categories to reflect emerging trends and innovations in the industry. From modest beginnings, the awards now attract entries from the most talented and dedicated professionals in South Australia, making it a true celebration of landscaping excellence.

2025 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE CATEGORIES

DESIGN

Residential

Allotments 1000sqm & Under
Allotments Exceeding 1000sqm

Commercial

Business & Education Environments
Parklands & Open Public spaces

Documentation

Excellence in Design Specifications

construction

Residential

$200k & Under
$200 - $500K
Exceeding $500k

Commercial

$800k & Under
Exceeding $800k

Regional SA

Regional SA Construction of the Year

MAINTENANCE

Residential

Allotments Exceeding 1000 sqm
Allotments 1000 sqm & Under

Commercial

Business and Education Environments
Parklands & Open Public Spaces

PROJECT SPECIFIC

Individual Landscape Feature
Best-Use of Green-Life
Judges Choice Award

RECOGNISE A PERSON OR BUSINESS

Trainee or Apprentice of the Year
Frank Ugody Award
Craig Norman Award - Industry Supplier of the Year
Rising Star

NOMINATE HERE

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Winning an Award of Excellence will:

Gain you industry and public recognition for your high quality workmanship and projects
Get you a winner's trophy and logo to promote the win to clients and differentiate you from your competitors
Drive business sales and catch the attention of potential clients
Access unrivalled media coverage and promotion across a range of Master Landscapers of SA opportunities; and
Boost staff morale.

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entry information

Entry fee

Entry Fee
$110 per entry.

Plus, enter the same project in additional categories for ONLY $75 per additional entry.

IMPORTANT DATES

ENTRIES CLOSE

Special Awards categories

15 August 2025
Design & Construction Categories

12 September 2025

JUDGING COMMENCES

Special Awards categories

tbc

Residential & Commercial categories

tbc

2025 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
GALA DINNER

EVENT DETAILS

Join us for the grand Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner (date and venue to be confirmed). The evening will feature delicious food & drink, lots of fun, and of course, the announcement of the award winners. It is a night to celebrate the best in the landscaping industry, network with peers, and enjoy an evening of recognition and celebration.

HOW TO ATTEND

Tickets for the ceremony will be open for purchase soon. For more details, visit our the event page HERE.

THINKING ABOUT STAYING AT THE OVAL HOTEL

Oval Hotel are pleased to extend an exclusive 20% discount to event attendees to experience Australia’s first stadium hotel, wrapping gently around the eastern facade of Adelaide Oval.

Book through this link to receive the discount.

Australia/Adelaide
2025 Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner

15 Nov 2025 18:00

Ian McLachlan Room, Adelaide Oval

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We offer a range of sponsorship packages designed to provide maximum visibility and engagement with our audience. Event Packages include; Screen and Light Show, All Night Screen Show and Individual packages include; Branded Entrance and Drinks Station, Table Sponsorship, Photo Booth and Entry Form Sponsorship each with unique benefits such as branding opportunities, speaking slots, and VIP seating at the ceremony.

HOW TO BECOME A SPONSOR

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and to tailor a package that meets your business needs, email Chris Wiltshire

Join us in celebrating excellence in landscaping and gain unparalleled exposure to industry leaders.

JUDGING PROCESS

Each entry is assessed against the judging criteria by a panel of independent judges during an on-site inspection.
Here's a brief overview of the judging process:

ENTRY SUBMITTED
Entry submitted through the online awards entry system.

ENTRY CLOSED
After entries are closed an on-site inspection is scheduled - MLSA will contact you to advise your allocated inspection day.

Please note: Due to the high volume of entries, flexibility around judge’s inspection times is limited. However, MLSA will endeavour to give you as much notice as possible to allow for arrangements with building/home owners.

On-site judging excludes entrants in the following categories, that will be judged solely on the submission provided:

Rising Star [Interview also required]
Trainee or Apprentice of the Year [Interview also required]
Frank Ugody Memorial Award
Documentation - Excellence in Design Specifications
Regional SA - Construction of the Year

On-site judging excludes entrants in the following categories, which will be judged solely on MLSA Member votes:

Craig Norman Award - Industry Supplier of the Year

JUDGING DAYS
Special Award categories - online interview.
Our independent judges will interview nominees and evaluate their entry according to the judging criteria.

Residential & Commercial categories - on-site inspection.
Our independent judges will inspect and judge your entry according to the judging criteria.

Regional SA
All Regional entries will not have site inspections.

DELIBERATION
The judges will deliberate and choose a winner for each category.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED
All winners are announced at the 2025 MLSA Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner; Saturday 15 November.

NATIONAL JUDGING COMMENCES
Not all categories go through to the National Awards. All eligible winners will be chosen to compete at national level. Immediately after the Awards of Excellence, entrants will be notified if they have been chosen to go through to the National Awards.

NATIONAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED
National winners are announced at the Champion of Champions Awards.