Election to the College of Fellows is one of the highest honours bestowed on members of the CSLA. Its purpose is to recognize outstanding achievement, further the high quality of the profession, mentor other professionals and work to benefit the community.
The Deadline
Submissions must be received before 4 p.m. EST, November 27, 2025. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
The Nomination Process
Who may be a nominator?
The nominator must be a CSLA member in good standing but does not have to be a member of the College of Fellows. If the nominator is not a Fellow, one of the endorsers must be a Fellow.
Who may be nominated?
Full Members of the CSLA may be nominated for Fellowship.
Nominations MUST be made on this form and shall be based on recent detailed information respecting the activities and achievements of the nominee.
- Confidentiality: The candidate is NOT to be aware that his/her name has been submitted for consideration.
- The same person may be re-nominated in succeeding years. However, the original submission must be revised, and supplemental or additional information added as applicable.
- The Board of Directors of the CSLA and the College of Fellows Executive Committee may nominate qualified persons from the membership at large.
The nomination package must provide clear evidence that the nominee meets the requirements of the College for outstanding contribution and professional excellence. Outstanding contribution will generally be considered as a contribution which stands above and beyond longstanding, competent practice of the profession.
The nominator must clearly justify that the nominee’s contributions to the profession, in the selected categories, are exemplary.
How will the CSLA treat the nomination submissions?
Nomination material of successful candidates will be retained in the CSLA archives and remain confidential. All submission material relating to candidates who are unsuccessful will not be retained.
How will nominators be notified of the results of their submissions?
Nominators of both successful and unsuccessful submissions will learn of the results of their submission from either the Chair or Secretary once the jury has completed its review. Comments on the submissions, either successful or unsuccessful, will not be shared with the nominators.
Will Fellows-Elect be advised who nominated them for Fellowship?
The nominator of a Fellow-Elect shall always remain confidential.
Support Material Required
In preparing your submission, you will require the following (additional information is available in the application platform). Note that a maximum of 20 pages of support material may be submitted. The nominee's cv will be entered into the application form and does not count towards the number of pages.
- one letter from the nominator (maximum 2 pages)
- a minimum two and maximum four additional signed letters of endorsement (maximum 2 pages each)
- a portfolio of work
It is recommended that letters of endorsement come from colleagues who are outside the nominee's workplace. Note: At least two of these endorsers must be CSLA members. If the nominator is not a Fellow one of the endorsers listed MUST be a Fellow.
Nomination Categories
- Executed Works of Landscape Architecture
- Administrative Professional Work in Public Agencies or Government Service
- Professional University Instruction
- Professional Writing
- Service to the Community or the Public on behalf of the Profession
- Direct Service to the CSLA
Additional Information
Any questions regarding the nomination process or requirements may be directed to Liane McKenna, Secretary of the College of Fellows, via email, at least one week before the deadline at fellows@csla-aapc.ca.
The investiture ceremony for the Fellows-Elect will be held during the APALA-CSLA Congress, to be held in Halifax, NS, June 4th to 6th, 2026.
Application Platform
Once you have read the guidelines on this page, you can click the button below to access the application platform. Create an account or log in, click 'Apply' at the top of the page and select the program or award.
Contact awards@csla-aapc.ca if you have any questions.