Deadline approaching for FNPS 2012 Landscape Awards

Florida Native Plant Society
2012 Landscape Awards Program

Purpose
The Florida Native Plant Society Landscape Awards Program aims to:

• Promote the use of Florida native plants in all types of landscapes, both new and existing.
• Increase public awareness of the benefits and savings provided by native plant landscaping.
• Recognize citizens who have taken action through use of native plant landscaping to improve and restore the environment.
• Reward skilled professionals who execute quality designs and installation.
• Encourage landscape designers, contractors and architects to use Florida native plants in their projects.

Application Process and Forms
All interested designers, project managers or installers, must complete the FNPS Landscape Awards Application Form.

Please read the application form completely as projects that do not meet the entry rules will not be judged! Applications and additional information can be found at: http://www.fnps.org/pages/programs/programpg_no_pic.php?keyword=Landscape

Deadline for Submission
Friday, March 2, 2012 via mail or overnight delivery. Please allow 2-3 days for mailing prior to the deadline. Send entries to:

FNPS Landscape Awards 2112 Helen St, Melbourne FL 32901

Judging



A jury of Florida Native Plant Society members in the fields of landscape design, environmental permitting and restoration, native plant nursery ownership and well-educated homeowners will evaluate entries and choose recipients to receive awards.

The judging criteria will be based upon the project’s concept and goals, use of native plants, relationship to surrounding native plant communities, preservation of any existing native plants, an educational component for neighbors and visitors, creative solutions to significant obstacles, and planning for ongoing management of the landscape. Judging will be based upon the digital images, plans and written descriptions submitted with each entry.

Awards

One suitably inscribed plaque will be provided for each winning entry. Awards may not be given in a category if no entry is awarded an appropriate score. FNPS Landscape Awards will be announced and presented at the FNPS State Conference On May 19th, 2012 in Plant City at the Trinkle Center. Award winners will receive complimentary conference registration for the Saturday event, and will be listed on the FNPS website.