Recognizing Excellence in Design and Environmental Improvement
HARWOOD NO. 14 SOUTHERN BOTANICAL, INC. 2025-2026 BEST OF SHOW AWARD WINNER
2026-2027
KNOLLWOOD ESTATE HOGUE LANDSCACPE SERVICES 2025-2026 RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE-GOLD
ENTRY DEADLINE: O C TO BE R 5 , 2 0 2 6
2026-2027 Eligibility The Texas Excellence in Landscaping (TEIL) program is open to all: Landscape Architects and Designers Design/Build Firms Interior Landscape Design Firms Outdoor Lighting Companies Residential Landscape Firms Commercial Landscape Firms Residential Landscape Maintenance Firms Commercial Landscape Maintenance Firms Residential Installation Firms Commercial Installation Firms
EVERGREEN MAIN ENTRY MONUMENT LANDSCAPE ART, INC. 2025-2026 SPECIAL PROJECTS GOLD WINNER
Work performed on entered projects must have been completed for private industry or governmental agencies in the State of Texas. Membership to Texas Nursery & Landscape Association is not a requirement. See www.tnlaonline.org for more eligibility details.
TROY RESIDENCE MATT W. STEVENS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, LLC 2025-2026 RESIDENIAL INSTALL ATION GOLD WINNER
RIENZI, MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOGUE LANDSCAPE SERVICES 2025-2026 DESIGN SILVER WINNER
LOOSCAN LANE SET ROOTS 2025-2026 RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION GOLD WINNER
T E X A S E XC E L L E N C E I N L A N D S C A P I N G AWA R D S R E Q U I R E D E N T R Y M AT E R I A L S Submitted Online ONLY, visit www.TNLAOnline.org for entry portal. For an entry to be complete, submissions must have ALL of the following: c Text files for general project description and individual photo descriptions c Design plans must be uploaded in PDF format (refer to Design Plan Guidelines at www.tnlaonline.org ) c Payment of $250 (TNLA members) or $300 (nonmembers) per entry. Please note: A 3% credit card processing fee will be added to your total at checkout. GENERAL GUIDELINES Visit www.tnlaonline.org for full TEIL Guidelines. Multiple Entries
• Multiple project entries per company are allowed, but MUST BE entered on separate submissions forms • Multiple category entries for the same project are allowed and recommended • All multiple entries must be submitted in separate categories and as separate entries Materials Release • All submitted materials, including photos, video and descriptions, become the property of the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA), and may be reproduced by TNLA for any purpose. Entry Guidelines • Installation entries must be submitted no more than 2 years after project completion • Maintenance projects must have been maintained by entrant for no less than 2 years prior to submission • Design project entries MUST BE of a completed installation
PARK PLACE FROM THE GROUND UP 2025-2026 RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE SILVER WINNER
P H OTO / V I D E O G U I D E L I N E S • All photos must be at least 1280 x 1024 pixels, 300dpi minimum. ‘Before’ pictures can be of lower resolution if necessary (visit www.tnlaonline.org for details) • Photos must be separate (no collage or documents including multiple photos are excepted; please see Photo Examples at www.tnlaonline.org) • Photos must be numbered with corresponding numbered text descriptions • Photos/Videos MUST NOT contain any identification of company entrant • Photos/Videos must be taken within 12 months of submission CURRAN COURT RETREAT • Altered or retouched photos will equal disqualification ALTERRA PLAINS DESIGN, LLC 2025-2026 RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION GOLD WINNER of entry • FOR FULL PHOTO/VIDEO GUIDELINES AND EXAMPLES, VISIT WWW.TNLAONLINE.ORG
T E X A S E XC E L L E N C E I N L A N D S C A P I N G AWA R D S
TEIL Categories A. Commercial Installation A.1
Under $100,000
A.2
$100,000 - $500,000
A.3
$500,000+
B. Commercial Maintenance C. Residential Installation C.1
Under $50,000
C.2
$50,000 - $150,000
C.3
$150,000+
D. Residential Maintenance E. Special Projects F. Unique Features G. Design Category
ARLINGTON SPECTACULARS AQUAGREEN GLOBAL, LLC 2025-2026 UNIQUE FEATURES BRONZE WINNER
Category Descriptions – Full Judging Criteria and Category Descriptions can be found at www.tnlaonline.org Installation Categories – All entries must ONLY include installations that the entrants were fully responsible for, if a subcontractor was used, but the project was still under entrant company responsibility, this project still counts. Maintenance Categories – Entries will be judged on how effective the maintenance techniques used on the property have displayed the properties neatness and healthy appearance. Describe techniques used to maintain the property NOT THE DESIGN ASPECTS of the property (plants, texture descriptions, etc). Project must have been under contract by the entrant for no less than 2 years prior to entry. Special Projects – Special Projects Special projects applies to the whole project, not special features of the entry project. The following are examples but are not limited to these. Rooftop or Balcony Garden: Entries will be judged on feasibility of construction, best practices, and overall visual impact. May be a residential or commercial project.
Theme Gardens: This must be a permanent installation. Please state the intended theme. (e.g. Butterfly Garden, Knot Garden, Native Planting and Biodiversity Planting, etc.) Theme must be predominant in overall appearance/design intent. Water Features: Unlimited (e.g. waterfalls, fountains, rain gardens, retention ponds, bioswales etc.) Landscape Lighting: Use of landscape lighting, both low and line voltage, as an essential extension of the landscape plan, well integrated into its environment.
Unique Features – A focus on one specific area of the landscape project. Unique or unusual use of concepts and materials - examples of hard or soft landscaping. They are specific projects within the total installation. Design Category – The Design Category focuses on the design of a completed project. You must submit a photo depicting the landscape design plan (delete your company name from the plan). The entering firm must have created the landscape design and the installation must be complete. Your description should focus on the client’s
PRECISION & POISE HOGUE LANDSCAPE SERVICES 2025-20265 RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE GOLD WINNER
request, and how your landscape design met his or her specific needs. Do not forget this is a design project — include photos about how the project overcame any special challenges.
LIVELY NORTH DALLAS GARDEN SOUTHERN BOTANICAL, INC. 2025-2026 RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE GOLD WINNER
Awards TEXAS EXCELLENCE IN LANDSCAPING AWARDS There are no set number of awards to be presented. Entries are not judged against one another, but are judged individually; judges may select as many entries as they determine deserving for recognition. Awards may or may not be given in each category and there may be more than one Gold in each category if judges agree. Honorable Mentions are awarded at judges’ discretion. BEST OF SHOW AWARDS Best of Show awards are fully at judge’s discretion. Only Gold Award Winners will be eligible to receive a Best of Show recognition. Only one Best of Show award will be given per category, but not all categories may receive a Best of Show award.
T N L A AWA R D S C E L E B R AT I O N
2026-2027 TEIL Award Winners will be honored at the 2027 Lonestar Hort Forum during the TNLA Awards Festival. TNLA Awards Festival will be February 23, 2027 Waco Convention Center Waco, Texas For additional information visit www.TNLAonline.org
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How To Enter ALL SUBMISSIONS M U S T B E O N L I N E O N LY ! TEIL submissions will be through an online portal found at www.TNLAonline.org KLYDE WARREN PARK SOUTHERN BOTANICAL 2025-2026 COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE GOLD WINNER
The online submission portal will open March 2026. The new portal will allow the entrant to quickly and easily submit photos, resubmit photos and to enter the description with each photo in the portal itself.
PAY M E N T M E T H O D S Entrants will be able to pay in the online submission portal with a credit card. If you prefer to pay over the phone or with a check, please use the contact information below.
N E E D A S S I S TA N C E ? If you need assistance completing the online submission or would like to pay over the phone, please contact us: 512.579.3864 | amber@tnlaonline.org
EN T R Y DE A DL I N E : OCTOB E R 5, 2026