Join ASLA CO/WY for an expanded, two-day celebration honoring the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of landscape architecture.
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Annual Awards Celebration: Western Horizons: Honoring Legacy. Advancing Design. Shaping the Landscape
Join ASLA Colorado/Wyoming for an expanded, two-day celebration honoring the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of landscape architecture across our region.
Inspired by this year's theme, Western Horizons: Honoring Legacy. Advancing Design. Shaping the Landscape, the 2026 Annual Awards Celebration brings together practitioners, students, industry partners, and friends of the profession for two days of inspiration, connection, and celebration. From an exclusive behind-the-scenes project tour at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance to an elevated awards gala, a post-awards sketch crawl, and a special Fellows Breakfast honoring the ASLA Class of 2026, this year's programming celebrates both the enduring legacy of our profession and the bold ideas defining its future.
The centerpiece of the celebration is our Annual Awards Celebration dinner at the Denver Zoo, featuring keynote guests Kevin Williams and Michael Guidi, authors of Shrouded in Light: Naturalistic Planting Inspired by Wild Shrublands. Throughout the evening, we'll recognize outstanding achievements in landscape architecture while enjoying an evening of great food, meaningful connections, and memorable experiences in one of Denver's most unique settings.
Whether you're reconnecting with colleagues, celebrating award winners, exploring innovative design, or looking ahead to the future of the profession, we invite you to join us as we honor our shared legacy and shape the landscape together.
The Annual Awards Celebration is Thursday, October 15th @ 6 p.m.
Registration for the Awards Celebration as well as all of the following events are included in this registration page:
2026 ASLA Annual Celebration & Education Session Schedule :
- Thursday, 10/15 – Project Tour: Denver Zoo - Behind the scenes: A landscape architects perspective | 4:30–6:00 p.m. (Must be registered for the ASLA Awards Celebration to register)
- Thursday, 10/15 – Awards Celebration: Denver Zoo | 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- Friday, 10/16 – ‘Fellows’ Breakfast Gathering: Design Workshop | 8:30-10:00 a.m. (Not required to be registered for the ASLA Awards Celebration to register)
- Friday, 10/16 – Sketch Crawl: Downtown | 10:00–12:00 p.m. (beginning and ending at Design Workshop) (Must be registered for the ASLA Awards Celebration to register)
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Please see below for FAQ and feel free to reach out to ASLA CO/WY at president@aslacolorado.org if you have additional questions.
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Guest Speakers: Kevin Williams and Michael Guidi
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Highlights
- 19 hours 30 minutes
- under 21 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
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Agenda
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Cocktail Hour
Mingle with friends and colleagues, grab a drink, and enjoy the outdoor courtyard while browsing this year’s project boards, visiting sponsor tables, and connecting with our special guests.
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Seated Dinner & Presentation
The event presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner and the awards ceremony.
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Celebration
The celebration will continue from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. with an after-show featuring an open photo booth, specialty cocktails, a surprise group activity, and more time to connect and enjoy the evening.