Entry Guidelines - National Landscape Awards 2023

Contacts and contents

About the National Landscape Awards Inspiring and celebrating landscaping excellence

The National Landscape Awards provides the industry with a platform in which to showcase and improve their business and celebrate their achievements both within and outside of the industry.

There are categories appropriate to all Accredited categories of membership as well as, for the first time in our history, Training Providers.

Remember, if you are an Accredited Contractor, Group or Accredited Designer member, there are categories appropriate to all scheme sizes/values and the same criteria apply, whether it is a small domestic garden or a large public landscaped space.

Interested in the Supplier Exceptional Service or Employer Excellence categories? These categories have been developed to allow you to showcase your company to the industry through the exceptional service you provide or your exemplary business practices.

The effect of winning an award is the same - the admiration of your peers, a motivational boost for you and your staff, and a priceless marketing tool, whether you work in the private, commercial or public sectors.

John Melmoe Chair of the Judging Panel

2022 Special Award Winner for Best First Time Entrant Ellicar - Wildlife & Water Garden in Nottinghamshire

National Landscape Awards - Entry Guidelines

The Awards Process

Online Entry

All entries should be submitted via the easy-touse online platform which includes completion of the online entry form, the uploading of your submission pack and payment of the entry fee.

At the end of August, the judging panel return to Landscape House for a three-day meeting to present their reports. Each entry is presented, discussed, and scrutinised to ensure consensus of the panel.

Winner Announcement

Helpful hint

Be sure to thoroughly read the criteria for the category you are entering and ensure all documentation and images (before, during and after images) are included and uploaded in the correct format.

National Award Winners are announced in early September and promoted throughout the industry.

All winners are invited to submit additional high-resolution photographs that are then used to promote the winning entry and create the graphics seen on screen at the ceremony.

Judging

Judging of all entries will take place between June and August.

All design and build categories will be allocated a judge who will arrange an appointment to visit your scheme with yourself and the client in attendance. Photographs will be taken, and a report completed.

International, Supplier Exceptional Service

and Employer Excellence categories are judged on submitted material only, no site visits are undertaken. The submission material is given to a judge who will review content, photos and videos and then complete a report.

Ceremony

The National Landscape Awards ceremony is held annually on the first Friday in December at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London. Every company shown on screen during the ceremony are already National Award Winners but during the ceremony Principal Award Winners, Special Award Winners and the coveted Grand Award Winner is announced.

What is the difference between the different types of Awards?

National Award Winner

A National Award is bestowed upon winners within each category. There may be multiple National Award Winners within each category. National Award Winners are announced in September each year.

Principal Award Winner

A Principal Award Winner is the overall winner within each category. A Principal Award is awarded at the discretion of the judging panel.

Please note, not all categories will necessarily have a Principal Award Winner.

Special Award Winner

A Special Award Winner is a discretionary award, selected by the judging panel from amongst that year’s National Award Winners and can vary from year to year.

Grand Award Winner

The Grand Award Winner is carefully chosen by the judging panel from amongst that year’s Principal Award Winners. Only one Grand Award Winner is awarded each year.

National Landscape Awards - Entry Guidelines

Open to Accredited Contractor and Group Members

Domestic Garden Construction

A domestic scheme which may include any or all aspects of landscaping including hard and soft elements – the judges are looking for good design, build and workmanship - quality is the key here! Cost bandings are a guideline for where to enter your scheme.

Please note that category 1F has no cost banding limits and the judging is based purely on soft landscaping regardless of cost. Examples could include skilful ground modelling, precise contouring, sculptured turf features or conventional planting executed to an exemplary standard.

Banding’s are excluding VAT

1A Under £30K

1B Between £30K - £60K

1C Between £60K - £100K

1D Between £100K - £250K

1E Over £250K

1F Soft Landscaping

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

Criteria

• Only Accredited Contractor and Group members can enter categories 1A – 1F

• Construction schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last two years may not be entered

• The entered scheme must have achieved practical completion between 1 June 2022 and the 1 June 2023

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*:

27 April 2023 - £220 per entry

(Additional entries: £195 per entry)

Final Deadline:

1 June 2023 - £255 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230 per entry)

First Time Entrant Deadline:

1 June 2023 - £150 per entry

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar)

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices. Please note the scheme value must fit within category bandings. These values exclude VAT

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs

Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Before and during images

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your allocated judge will contact both yourself and your client to arrange an appointment to visit between late June and mid-August 2023.

Where possible, it is preferrable that both yourself and the client is able to meet onsite with the judge. During this site visit your allocated judge will discuss the scheme with you and the client, take photographs and a report will be completed after the visit. Your allocated judge will present your submission and their recommendations to the judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

Open to Accredited Contractor and Group Members

Soft Landscaping Construction (non-domestic)

A scheme which is overwhelmingly soft landscape construction (there may be some hard elements) - examples could include sweeping lawns with supplementary shrub beds punctuated with meandering footpaths, sports pitches or golf courses.

The total construction cost including materials must fit within the following bands.

Banding’s are excluding VAT

1G Under £500K

1H Over £500K

Criteria

• Only Accredited Contractor and Group members can enter categories 1G – 1H

• Construction schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last two years may not be entered

• The entered scheme must have achieved practical completion between 1 June 2022 and the 1 June 2023

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*:

27 April 2023 - £220 per entry

(Additional entries: £195 per entry)

Final Deadline:

1 June 2023 - £255 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230 per entry)

First Time Entrant Deadline:

1 June 2023 - £150 per entry

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar)

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices. Please note the scheme value must fit within category bandings. These values exclude VAT

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs

Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Before and during images

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your allocated judge will contact both yourself and your client to arrange an appointment to visit between late June and mid-August 2023.

Where possible, it is preferrable that both yourself and the client is able to meet onsite with the judge. During this site visit your allocated judge will discuss the scheme with you and the client, take photographs and a report will be completed after the visit. Your allocated judge will present your submission and their recommendations to the judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

Open to Accredited Contractor and Group Members

Hard Landscaping Construction (non-domestic)

A scheme which is overwhelmingly hard landscape construction (there may be some soft elements) – examples could include large hard paved terraces or public realm interspersed with tree or shrub planting, hard sports grounds e.g. tennis courts.

The total construction cost including materials must fit within the following bands.

Banding’s are excluding VAT

1I Under £500K

1J Over £500K

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

Criteria

• Only Accredited Contractor and Group members can enter categories 1I – 1J

• Construction schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last two years may not be entered

• The entered scheme must have achieved practical completion between 1 June 2022 and the 1 June 2023

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*:

27 April 2023 - £220 per entry

(Additional entries: £195 per entry)

Final Deadline:

1 June 2023 - £255 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230 per entry)

First Time Entrant Deadline: 1 June 2023 - £150 per entry

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar)

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices. Please note the scheme value must fit within category bandings. These values exclude VAT

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs

Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Before and during images

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your allocated judge will contact both yourself and your client to arrange an appointment to visit between late June and mid-August 2023.

Where possible, it is preferrable that both yourself and the client is able to meet onsite with the judge. During this site visit your allocated judge will discuss the scheme with you and the client, take photographs and a report will be completed after the visit. Your allocated judge will present your submission and their recommendations to the judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

National Landscape Awards - Entry Guidelines

Open to Accredited Contractor and Group Members

Community & Schools Development

A scheme either built or developed for a school or community area which may contain both hard and/or soft landscaping.

There is no cost banding for this category. Judges are looking for innovative use of materials/effective use of space and a good fit for the project community.

Examples could include a school playground, healing garden, sensory garden or community space.

1K Community & Schools Development

Criteria

• Only Accredited Contractor and Group members can enter category 1K

• Construction schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last two years may not be entered

• The entered scheme must have achieved practical completion between 1 June 2022 and the 1 June 2023

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*:

27 April 2023 - £220 per entry

(Additional entries: £195 per entry)

Final Deadline: 1 June 2023 - £255 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230 per entry)

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

First Time Entrant Deadline: 1 June 2023 - £150 per entry

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar)

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices. Please note the scheme value must fit within category bandings. These values exclude VAT

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs

Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Before and during images

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your allocated judge will contact both yourself and your client to arrange an appointment to visit between late June and mid-August 2023.

Where possible, it is preferrable that both yourself and the client is able to meet onsite with the judge. During this site visit your allocated judge will discuss the scheme with you and the client, take photographs and a report will be completed after the visit. Your allocated judge will present your submission and their recommendations to the judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

*

Open to Accredited Contractor and Group Members

Regeneration Scheme

A scheme which transforms derelict or neglected land into a valuable landscape.

Examples could include redesigning and/or redeveloping a natural site, park restoration or land rehabilitation for nature conservation and can form part of a larger regeneration scheme.

To enable the judges to appreciate the tangible changes, before and after evidence must be submitted.

Banding’s are excluding VAT

1L Under £500K

1M Over £500K

Criteria

• Only Accredited Contractor and Group members can enter category 1L – 1M

• Construction schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last two years may not be entered

• The entered scheme must have achieved practical completion between 1 June 2022 and the 1 June 2023

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*: 27 April 2023 - £220 per entry

(Additional entries: £195 per entry)

Final Deadline:

1 June 2023 - £255 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230 per entry)

First Time Entrant Deadline: 1 June 2023 - £150 per entry

We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar)

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices. Please note the scheme value must fit within category bandings. These values exclude VAT

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs

Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Before and during images

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your allocated judge will contact both yourself and your client to arrange an appointment to visit between late June and mid-August 2023.

Where possible, it is preferrable that both yourself and the client is able to meet onsite with the judge. During this site visit your allocated judge will discuss the scheme with you and the client, take photographs and a report will be completed after the visit. Your allocated judge will present your submission and their recommendations to the judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

National Landscape Awards - Entry Guidelines

Open to Accredited Contractor and Group Members

Grounds Maintenance

A scheme that demonstrates skilled stewardship from the contractor, as well as horticultural excellence, a proactive approach to development and establishment and demonstrates examples taken to lower carbon emissions (e.g. electric equipment, rainwater harvesting etc.).

The contract must be held for a minimum of two years from the date of submission and are judged on maintenance, not on contract value.

1N Free Public Access (Parks, golf courses etc.)

1O Limited Public Access (Business parks, military bases etc.)

1P Private (Schools, private contracts etc.)

Criteria

• Only Accredited Contractor and Group members can enter category 1N – 1P

• The contract must be held for a minimum of two years

• Maintenance schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last three years may not be entered

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*:

27 April 2023 - £220 per entry

(Additional entries: £195 per entry)

Final Deadline:

1 June 2023 - £255 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230 per entry)

First Time Entrant Deadline:

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

1 June 2023 - £150 per entry

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- A copy of the contract, confirming how long the contact has been held

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices. Please note the scheme value must fit within category bandings. These values exclude VAT

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs

Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Before and during images, if available

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your allocated judge will contact both yourself and your client to arrange an appointment to visit between late June and mid-August 2023. Where possible, it is preferrable that both yourself and the client is able to meet onsite with the judge. During this site visit your allocated judge will discuss the scheme with you and the client, take photographs and a report will be completed after the visit. Your allocated judge will present your submission and their recommendations to the judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

Open to Accredited Contractor, Group and Accredited Designer Members

Accredited Contractor & Accredited Designer

Joint Submission

Recognition of a joint working relationship between an Accredited Designer and Contractor.

This joint submission must have been designed by an Accredited Designer and built by an Accredited Contractor or Group member.

The design will be assessed, followed by a site visit. Judges are looking for strong design and implementation NOT the overall value. Design and implementation could be made by one company, as long as the designer is MBALI in their own right.

1Q Accredited Contractor & Accredited Designer

Joint Submission

Criteria

• Only Accredited Contractor, Group and Accredited Designer members can enter category 1Q

• Construction schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last two years may not be entered

• The entered scheme must have achieved practical completion between 1 June 2022 and the 1 June 2023

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*:

27 April 2023 - £220 per entry

(Additional entries: £195 per entry)

Final Deadline:

1 June 2023 - £255 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230 per entry)

First Time Entrant Deadline:

1 June 2023 - £150 per entry

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar)

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices. Please note the scheme value must fit within category bandings. These values exclude VAT

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs

Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Before and during images

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your allocated judge will contact both yourself and your client to arrange an appointment to visit between late June and mid-August 2023.

Where possible, it is preferrable that both yourself and the client is able to meet onsite with the judge. During this site visit your allocated judge will discuss the scheme with you and the client, take photographs and a report will be completed after the visit. Your allocated judge will present your submission and their recommendations to the judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

National Landscape Awards - Entry Guidelines

Open to Accredited Contractor and Group Members

Interior Landscape

Installation

An Accredited Contractor who shows innovation and clever use of planting, to include living wall installations, within an interior environment. Both small-scale and large-scale installations can be submitted for this category. The judges will consider innovation, design and planning. There is no overall cost value.

Maintenance

Regular contracts for the maintenance of interior planting schemes either on a large or small scale, showcasing the horticultural knowledge and skill set of your staff.

1R Installation

1S Maintenance

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*:

27 April 2023 - £220 per entry

(Additional entries: £195 per entry)

Final Deadline:

1 June 2023 - £255 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230 per entry)

First Time Entrant Deadline:

1 June 2023 - £150 per entry

Criteria - Installation

• Only Accredited Contractor and Group members can enter category 1R

• Construction schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last two years may not be entered

• The entered scheme must have achieved practical completion between 1 June 2022 and the 1 June 2023

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

Criteria - Maintenance

• Only Accredited Contractor and Group members can enter category 1S

• Maintenance schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last three years may not be entered

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar)

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices. Please note the scheme value must fit within category bandings. These values exclude VAT

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs

Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Before and during images

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your allocated judge will contact both yourself and your client to arrange an appointment to visit between late June and mid-August 2023.

Where possible, it is preferrable that both yourself and the client is able to meet onsite with the judge. During this site visit your allocated judge will discuss the scheme with you and the client, take photographs and a report will be completed after the visit. Your allocated judge will present your submission and their recommendations to the judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

National Landscape Awards - Entry Guidelines

Open to Accredited Contractor and Group Members

Roof Garden or Podium Landscaping

Specialist niche category for the design and implementationfor the growing market of green roofs, podiums and roof gardens.

The entered scheme can be either a commercial or residential scheme.

(For maintenance element see additional categories 1N, 1O and 1P. For interior living wall installations and maintenancesee categories 1R and 1S.)

Banding’s are excluding VAT

1T Under £500K

1U Over £500K

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

Criteria

• Only Accredited Contractor and Group members can enter categories 1T - 1U

• Construction schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last two years may not be entered

• The entered scheme must have achieved practical completion between 1 June 2022 and the 1 June 2023

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*:

27 April 2023 - £220 per entry

(Additional entries: £195 per entry)

Final Deadline: 1 June 2023 - £255 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230 per entry)

First Time Entrant Deadline: 1 June 2023 - £150 per entry

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar)

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices. Please note the scheme value must fit within category bandings. These values exclude VAT

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs

Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Before and during images

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your allocated judge will contact both yourself and your client to arrange an appointment to visit between late June and mid-August 2023.

Where possible, it is preferrable that both yourself and the client is able to meet onsite with the judge. During this site visit your allocated judge will discuss the scheme with you and the client, take photographs and a report will be completed after the visit. Your allocated judge will present your submission and their recommendations to the judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

Open to Accredited Contractor and Group Members

Exterior

Living Wall Installations

Specialist niche category for the design and implementation for the growing market of living walls.

(For maintenance element see additional categories 1N, 1O and 1P. For interior living wall installations and maintenance see categories 1R and 1S.)

Banding’s are excluding VAT

1V Exterior Living Wall Installations

Criteria

• Only Accredited Contractor and Group members can enter categories 1V

• Construction schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last two years may not be entered

• The entered scheme must have achieved practical completion between 1 June 2022 and the 1 June 2023

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*: 27 April 2023 - £220 per entry

(Additional entries: £195 per entry)

Final Deadline: 1 June 2023 - £255 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230 per entry)

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

First Time Entrant Deadline: 1 June 2023 - £150 per entry

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar)

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices. Please note the scheme value must fit within category bandings. These values exclude VAT

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs

Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Before and during images

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your allocated judge will contact both yourself and your client to arrange an appointment to visit between late June and mid-August 2023.

Where possible, it is preferrable that both yourself and the client is able to meet onsite with the judge. During this site visit your allocated judge will discuss the scheme with you and the client, take photographs and a report will be completed after the visit. Your allocated judge will present your submission and their recommendations to the judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

Open to Accredited Contractor and Group Members

Nature Conservation & Biodiversity Enhancement

This is a project that demonstrates a significant contribution to conservation or enhancement of biodiversity.

It should embody the principles of sustainable development using innovative concepts. The judges will be looking for evidence of any biodiversity net gains and a clear definition of any innovation in environmental design.

There must be strong evidence of commitment to environmental sustainability. The long-term management strategy needs to be clearly defined along with proof of the monitoring processes.

There needs to be a clear, unambiguous, statement demonstrating the projects contribution to conservation or biodiversity which must be evidence based.

The project can be either stand alone or part of a wider environmental improvement strategy. However, the projects boundaries must be clearly defined and should have been implemented within the last five years.

1W Nature Conservation & Biodiversity Enhancement

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

Criteria

• Only Accredited Contractor and Group members can enter category 1W

• Construction schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last two years may not be entered

• The entered scheme must have achieved practical completion within 5 years of date of submission, 1 June 2023

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*: 27 April 2023 - £220 per entry

(Additional entries: £195 per entry)

Final Deadline: 1 June 2023 - £255 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230 per entry)

First Time Entrant Deadline: 1 June 2023 - £150 per entry

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar)

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- Evidence of biodiversity net gains and/ or proof of the monitoring process

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices. Please note the scheme value must fit within category bandings. These values exclude VAT

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs

Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Before and during images

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your allocated judge will contact both yourself and your client to arrange an appointment to visit between late June and mid-August 2023.

Where possible, it is preferrable that both yourself and the client is able to meet onsite with the judge. During this site visit your allocated judge will discuss the scheme with you and the client, take photographs and a report will be completed after the visit. Your allocated judge will present your submission and their recommendations to the judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

National Landscape Awards - Entry Guidelines

Open to Accredited Designer Members

Design Excellence

Recognising Accredited Designers who not only satisfy but surpass the design brief of the client.

Judging visits will take place for this category. The total construction cost including the design fee cost should be within the following cost bandings.

Banding’s are excluding VAT

2A Overall Scheme Under £50K

2B Overall Scheme Between £50K - £100K

2C Overall Scheme Over £100K

Criteria

• Only Accredited Designer members can enter categories

2A – 2C

• Design schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last two years may not be entered

• The entered scheme must have achieved practical completion between 1 June 2022 and 1 June 2023

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*:

27 April 2023 - £220 per entry

(Additional entries: £195 per entry)

Final Deadline:

1 June 2023 - £255 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230 per entry)

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

First Time Entrant Deadline: 1 June 2023 - £150 per entry

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar)

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices. Please note the scheme value must fit within category bandings. These values exclude VAT

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs

Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Before and during images

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your allocated judge will contact both yourself and your client to arrange an appointment to visit between late June and mid-August 2023.

Where possible, it is preferrable that both yourself and the client is able to meet onsite with the judge. During this site visit your allocated judge will discuss the scheme with you and the client, take photographs and a report will be completed after the visit. Your allocated judge will present your submission and their recommendations to the judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

National Landscape Awards - Entry Guidelines

Open to Accredited International Members

InternationalInternational Members

For a contract undertaken outside the UK by an Accredited International member who is registered outside the UK.

This can be either a domestic, commercial or private contract, interior or exterior scheme, construction only. This is a paper submission only. No site visits are undertaken.

3A International - International Members

Criteria

• Only Accredited International members can enter category 3A

• Schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last two years may not be entered

• The entered scheme must have achieved practical completion between 1 June 2022 and 1 June 2023

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

• Only schemes that have been built are eligible for entry

- design only schemes will not be accepted

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*:

1 June 2023 - £320 per entry

(Additional entries: £295 per entry)

Final Deadline:

6 July 2023 - £355 per entry

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

(Additional entries: £330 per entry)

First Time Entrant Deadline: 6 July 2023 - £250 per entry

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar)

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs and Video

Photos and videos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Video to support submission. This does not need to be a professional production, but it should include real footage (no CGI footage) and NOT still photos with supporting audio)

- Before and during images

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your submission material is supplied to multiple judges who will review content, photos, videos and following set criteria will complete a report.

Your entry will be reviewed by the full judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

National Landscape Awards - Entry Guidelines

Open to Accredited Contractor and Group Members

InternationalUK Based Member

For a contract undertaken outside the UK by an Accredited member who is registered within the UK.

This can be either a domestic, commercial or private contract, interior or exterior scheme, construction only. This is a paper submission only. No site visits are undertaken.

3B International - UK Based Member

Criteria

• Only Accredited Contractor and Group members can enter category 3B

• Schemes that have won a National Landscape Award within the last two years may not be entered

• The entered scheme must have achieved practical completion between 1 June 2022 and 1 June 2023

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works

• Only schemes that have been built are eligible for entry

- design only schemes will not be accepted

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*:

1 June 2023 - £320 per entry

(Additional entries: £295 per entry)

Final Deadline:

6 July 2023 - £355 per entry

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

(Additional entries: £330 per entry)

First Time Entrant Deadline:

6 July 2023 - £250 per entry

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document.

- A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/ exceeded client expectations

- Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar)

- A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification

- Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome

- Evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and subsoil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives

- A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases

- Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties

- Financial summary/bill of quantities/ invoices

- Location map of scheme (preferably online map e.g. Google Maps)

- Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the judge to gain admission without delay

• Photographs and Video

Photos and videos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- Video to support submission. This does not need to be a professional production, but it should include real footage (no CGI footage) and NOT still photos with supporting audio)

- Before and during images

- A minimum of five representative images of completed work must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites. These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the scheme go on to win. This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme, night photos are necessary for evidence

- Additional images may be provided after the deadline date, until 22 September 2023

- Video and drone footage may also be provided

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your submission material is supplied to multiple judges who will review content, photos, videos and following set criteria will complete a report.

Your entry will be reviewed by the full judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

Open to Accredited Supplier and Training Provider Members

Supplier Exceptional Service

Exceptional service demonstrated by an Accredited Supplier or Training Provider member in terms of; technical support, exceeding customer expectations, proactive involvement in regional and national events, customer support and guidance, efficiency of service, product range and development, good complaint resolution, flexibility in supporting budget constraints, flexibility with delivery issues.

This is a paperwork submission only. No site visits are undertaken.

4A Supplier Exceptional Service

Criteria

• Only Accredited Supplier and Training Provider members can enter category 4A

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*:

1 June 2023 - £220 per entry

(Additional entries: £195 per entry)

Final Deadline:

6 July 2023 - £255.00 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230.00 per entry)

First Time Entrant Deadline:

6 July 2023 - £150 per entry

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document. Each aspect must be evidenced based with appropriate supporting documents. reference to third party accreditations is acceptable, however, the supporting evidence used to gain the accreditation must still be provided.

- In no more than 2,000 words, a description of your products and/or services and a statement of why you think your company should be honoured as demonstrating ‘Exceptional Service’

- Evidence of customer retention

- Evidence of exceeding customer expectations including sample testimonials

- Details of how products reflect the needs of the industry and your customers

- Evidence of how you have used the BALI network to grow your business

- Evidence of involvement in BALI regional and national events

- Evidence of keeping abreast of latest products and technology to inform your customers

- Details of customer specialist training provision where appropriate

- Evidence of exceptional communication from enquiry to delivery and/or completion of project

- Evidence of how your staff are rewarded for delivering exceptional service

- Evidence of how your equipment helps you maintain high standards

- Details of reward/incentive schemes for your customers

- Evidence of working alongside other BALI members to deliver complete service

- Samples of PR about your business, products and services

- Outreach of charitable activities

• Photographs

Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- A minimum of five representative images must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites

These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the company go on to win

This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/ tif/png format

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your submission material is supplied to multiple judges who will review content and photos and following set criteria will complete a report. Your entry will be reviewed by the full judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

National Landscape Awards - Entry Guidelines

Open to Accredited Contractor, Group, Accredited Supplier and Training Provider Members

Employer Excellence

Recognition to the contribution being made to the landscape industry by members that achieve excellence through staff development and exemplary business practices.

This is a paperwork submission only. No site visits are undertaken.

Banding’s are excluding VAT

5A Turnover Under £2.5M

5B Turnover Over £2.5M

* We must receive both the online entry and digital submission pack by the respective dates. Should both not be received by the early bird deadline then the full fee will be charged.

Criteria

• Only Accredited Contractor, Group, Accredited Supplier and Training Provider members can enter categories 5A – 5B

Entry fees and deadlines

Early Bird Discount Deadline*:

1 June 2023 – £220.00 per entry

(Additional Entries: £195.00 per entry)

Final Deadline:

6 July 2023 - £255.00 per entry

(Additional Entries: £230.00 per entry)

First Time Entrant Deadline:

6 July 2023 - £150 per entry

How to enter

Step 1 - Enter

Visit baliawards.co.uk and follow the links to register and start your online entry. The online entry consists of the following:

• Entry questions

Want to collate all the material prior to registering? Simply download the entry questions from our FAQ page on the website.

• Digital submission pack

This must contain the following items and must be uploaded as one pdf. document. Each aspect must be evidenced based with appropriate supporting documents. reference to third party accreditations are acceptable, however, the supporting evidence used to gain the accreditation must still be provided.

- In no more than 2,000 words, a statement of why you think your company should be honoured as ‘Employer Excellence’

- You should demonstrate how you value your employees and support a work-life balanced ethos within the business. The judges will be looking for a proactive and innovative approach to the provision of skills development, and increasing the quality of the existing workforce, that supports an array of staff training opportunities at all levels

- Company vision, mission and value statements

- Recruitment and induction process

- Employee handbook

- What is your policy on career progression?

- Evidence of employee continued professional development policy

- Training matrix and career progression

- Recognition of service

- Sample job description and performance appraisal

- Numerous testimonials from employees

- A minimum of one employee testimonial per job role within the company

• Photographs Photos to be included are as follows and should be uploaded as one zip. file.

- A minimum of five representative images must be supplied and numbered in order of preference, clearly labelling the top two favourites

These five images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/png format

- A minimum of one portrait image for use on social media platforms should the company go on to win This image must be portrait orientation and a minimum of 300 dpi in either jpeg/tif/ png format

Step 2 - Judging

Once the final deadline date has passed your submission material is supplied to multiple judges who will review content and photos and following set criteria will complete a report.

Your entry will be reviewed by the full judging panel at a deliberation meeting at the end of August 2023.

During this three-day deliberation meeting entries in all categories will be reviewed and winners will be selected and announced the week commencing 4 September 2023 with feedback for each scheme being given at that time.

Special Awards

Special Awards are discretionary and are selected by the judging panel from amongst the category Award Winners and can vary from year to year.

These could include but are not limited to:

• Outstanding Charitable Contribution

• Best First-Time Entrant

• Best Newcomer to BALI

• Best Design & Build

• Environmental Innovation

• Sensitive Land Restoration

• Best Use of Technology

Grand Award

The Grand Award is carefully chosen by the judging panel from the Principal Award Winners.

A Principal winner from a UK National scheme that is deemed to be ‘perfect in its realisation’, utilising the very highest quality workmanship with clean finish, creative/sustainable use of materials and demonstrates excellence in project management, could result in the prestigious Grand Award.

2022 Grand Award Winner

Maylim

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