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Important dates and deadlines
- Deadline for entries: 5:00 pm | Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Late entry deadline (late fee will apply): 5:00 pm | Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Judging of entries: Early February 2026
- Notification of awards: Mid February 2026
- Awards ceremony: Monday, March 23, 2026
Entry fee
- $150 per entry
- $50 late fee for entries after 1/14/26
GALA Project Categories
Group 1
- Design/Build/Installation
- Seasonal Color (includes container designs)
Projects can be residential or commercial, interior or exterior
Click here to see entry details, download worksheet, and submit an online entry for Group 1
Group 2
- Landscape Management
Projects can be residential or commercial, interior or exterior
Click here to see entry details, download worksheet, and submit an online entry for Group 2
Group 3
- Landscape Lighting
Projects can be residential or commercial
Click here to see entry details, download worksheet, and submit an online entry for Group 3
Group 4
- Community Stewardship
Click here to see entry details, download worksheet, and submit an online entry for Group 4