GALA Group 1: Submit your entry 2025 GALA Design/Build/Installation | Seasonal Color "*" indicates required fields Project name*This is what would appear on your award plaque.Name of company entering project*Is this company a current UAC member in good standing (dues are current)?* Yes No Contact individual*Phone*Email* Address* Street address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Project detailsDollar amount on the contract's signature page:*Residential/Commercial* Residential Commercial Interior/Exterior* Interior Exterior Project category Design/Build/Installation Seasonal Color (includes container designs) Property address: Street, City, State, Zip*Owner's name or contract manager*This project was designed by (select one):*Landscape architect/landscape designerArchitectInterior designerLandscape contractorOtherDesigner name*Designer employed by:*Designer phone*Designer email*Check all work performed by others, for which you had no responsibility or control:* Grading Hardscape Water features/pool/spa Irrigation systems Plant installation Design Trees (above 12 feet) Turf Seasonal color Roads Parking areas Lighting systems Additional types of work performed by others not listed above:List all subcontractors on this projectWas this project previously submitted for a GALA award?* Yes No If YES...please enter the year submitted and the award that was receivedIs this project owned by the entering company?* Yes No Please enter the month and year that this project was installed.*What were the client's primary goals for this project?*How did you successfully achieve those goals?*What were the main obstacles in completing this project?*How did you overcome those obstacles?*Group 1 judging criteriaProjects are not judged against other entries; they are judged on how well they meet the following judging criteria. Awards are determined based on a 100-point scoring system, using the following metric:Judging criteria #1Overall appearance, including design (unity/scale/functionality/plant choices) - 25%Judging criteria #2Degree of difficulty (challenges and how they were overcome) - 25%Judging criteria #3Quality of plant material (healthy, planted properly, right plant/right place) - 25%Judging criteria #4Goals/objectives clearly defined and successfully achieved - 25%Earth Aware honorComplete only if you wish to have these additional criteria considered for a potential Earth Aware honor. If the project does not receive an Earth Aware honor, it will not be eliminated - it will be reviewed as a traditional entry.Check all that apply to this project: Practical turf areas created where they provide defined functions Soil evaluated and improved if necessary Plants grouped according to their water needs (hydrozoning) Innovative technologies, products and practices used to maximize efficient water use Mulch used to reduce surface evaporation of water and weeds Native trees and/or plants installed Organic fertilizers and/or pest control used Water management and/or rainwater capture systems employed Pervious surfaces installed Green roof constructed PhotosSelect a minimum of six and a maximum of 12 photos, including “before” and “after” photos taken from the same vantage point. | Photos may be horizontal or vertical | All photos submitted must be cleared for release upon submission. UAC accepts no responsibility for copyrights or photographic fees. All images become the property of Georgia UAC and may be used in news releases, the association website, and other promotional purposes. Photo checklist:* Image size for each photo is at least 1920 pixels x 1080 pixels. The company name is not visible in any of the photos. All photos are cleared for release to Georgia UAC. All photos are digital, in a .jpg or .png file format. All photos have been renamed with the project name and then numbered from 01 to 10 (eg. "jonesresidence01.jpg, jonesresidence02.jpg, etc.). Incorrectly formatted photos will disqualify your entry. Upload your project photos* Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 150 MB, Max. files: 24. Attach each image that you are submitting in .jpg or .png file format. A minimum of six photos of your project is required, but you may submit up to 12 photos. **If you have edited your photos in any way, the original unedited version of the photo must also be uploaded.**Photo 01Photo 01: Which judging criteria(s) does this photo illustrate? Check all that apply.* 1 - overall appearance 2 - degree of difficulty 3 - quality of plant material 4 - goals/objectives achieved Photo 01: Is this a before or after photo?* Before After Photo 01: Has this photo been edited in any way? If YES, you must upload the original, unedited version of the photo in addition to the edited version.* YES, this photo has been edited NO, this photo has not been edited Photo 01: What is the caption for this photo?*Use this caption to help the judges better understand this project and why it deserves an award.Photo 02Photo 02: Which judging criteria(s) does this photo illustrate? Check all that apply.* 1 - overall appearance 2 - degree of difficulty 3 - quality of plant material 4 - goals/objectives achieved Photo 02: Is this a before or after photo?* Before After Photo 02: Has this photo been edited in any way? If YES, you must upload the original, unedited version of the photo in addition to the edited version.* YES, this photo has been edited No, this photo has not been edited Photo 02: What is the caption for this photo?*Use this caption to help the judges better understand this project and why it deserves an award.Photo 03Photo 03: Which judging criteria(s) does this photo illustrate? Check all that apply.* 1 - overall appearance 2 - degree of difficulty 3 - quality of plant material 4 - goals/objectives achieved Photo 03: Is this a before or after photo?* Before After Photo 03: Has this photo been edited in any way? If YES, you must upload the original, unedited version of the photo in addition to the edited version.* YES, this photo has been edited NO, this photo has not been edited Photo 03: What is the caption for this photo?*Use this caption to help the judges better understand this project and why it deserves an award.Photo 04Photo 04: Which judging criteria(s) does this photo illustrate? Check all that apply.* 1 - overall appearance 2 - degree of difficulty 3 - quality of plant material 4 - goals/objectives achieved Photo 04: Is this a before or after photo?* Before After Photo 04: Has this photo been edited in any way? If YES, you must upload the original, unedited version of the photo in addition to the edited version.* YES, this photo has been edited NO, this photo has not been edited Photo 04: What is the caption for this photo?*Use this caption to help the judges better understand this project and why it deserves an award.Photo 05Photo 05: Which judging criteria(s) does this photo illustrate? Check all that apply.* 1 - overall appearance 2 - degree of difficulty 3 - quality of plant material 4 - goals/objectives achieved Photo 05: Is this a before or after photo?* Before After Photo 05: Has this photo been edited in any way? If YES, you must upload the original, unedited version of the photo in addition to the edited version.* YES, this photo has been edited NO, this photo has not been edited Photo 05: What is the caption for this photo?*Use this caption to help the judges better understand this project and why it deserves an award.Photo 06Photo 06: Which judging criteria(s) does this photo illustrate? Check all that apply.* 1 - overall appearance 2 - degree of difficulty 3 - quality of plant material 4 - goals/objectives achieved Photo 06: Is this a before or after photo?* Before After Photo 06: Has this photo been edited in any way? If YES, you must upload the original, unedited version of the photo in addition to the edited version.* YES, this photo has been edited NO, this photo has not been edited Photo 06: What is the caption for this photo?*Use this caption to help the judges better understand this project and why it deserves an award.Photo 07Photo 07: Which judging criteria(s) does this photo illustrate? Check all that apply. 1 - overall appearance 2 - degree of difficulty 3 - quality of plant material 4 - goals/objectives achieved Photo 07: Is this a before or after photo? Before After Photo 07: Has this photo been edited in any way? If YES, you must upload the original, unedited version of the photo in addition to the edited version. YES, this photo has been edited NO, this photo has not been edited Photo 07: What is the caption for this photo?Use this caption to help the judges better understand this project and why it deserves an award.Photo 08Photo 08: Which judging criteria(s) does this photo illustrate? Check all that apply. 1 - overall appearance 2 - degree of difficulty 3 - quality of plant material 4 - goals/objectives achieved Photo 08: Is this a before or after photo? Before After Photo 08: Has this photo been edited in any way? If YES, you must upload the original, unedited version of the photo in addition to the edited version. YES, this photo has been edited NO, this photo has not been edited Photo 08: What is the caption for this photo?Use this caption to help the judges better understand this project and why it deserves an award.Photo 09Photo 09: Which judging criteria(s) does this photo illustrate? Check all that apply. 1 - overall appearance 2 - degree of difficulty 3 - quality of plant material 4 - goals/objectives achieved Photo 09: Is this a before or after photo? Before After Photo 09: Has this photo been edited in any way? If YES, you must upload the original, unedited version of the photo in addition to the edited version. YES, this photo has been edited NO, this photo has not been edited Photo 09: What is the caption for this photo?Use this caption to help the judges better understand this project and why it deserves an award.Photo 10Photo 10: Which judging criteria(s) does this photo illustrate? Check all that apply. 1 - overall appearance 2 - degree of difficulty 3 - quality of plant material 4 - goals/objectives achieved Photo 10: Is this a before or after photo? Before After Photo 10: Has this photo been edited in any way? If YES, you must upload the original, unedited version of the photo in addition to the edited version. YES, this photo has been edited NO, this photo has not been edited Photo 10: What is the caption for this photo?Use this caption to help the judges better understand this project and why it deserves an award.Photo 11Photo 11: Which judging criteria(s) does this photo illustrate? Check all that apply. 1 - overall appearance 2 - degree of difficulty 3 - quality of plant material 4 - goals/objectives achieved Photo 11: Is this a before or after photo? Before After Photo 11: Has this photo been edited in any way? If YES, you must upload the original, unedited version of the photo in addition to the edited version. YES, this photo has been edited NO, this photo has not been edited Photo 11: What is the caption for this photo?Use this caption to help the judges better understand this project and why it deserves an award.Photo 12Photo 12: Which judging criteria(s) does this photo illustrate? Check all that apply. 1 - overall appearance 2 - degree of difficulty 3 - quality of plant material 4 - goals/objectives achieved Photo 12: Is this a before or after photo? Before After Photo 12: Has this photo been edited in any way? If YES, you must upload the original, unedited version of the photo in addition to the edited version. YES, this photo has been edited NO, this photo has not been edited Photo 12: What is the caption for this photo?Use this caption to help the judges better understand this project and why it deserves an award.Additional documentationLandscape plan Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 150 MB. A landscape plan is not required but it is encouraged to help the judges fully understand the project.Entry ready to submitAll of the information submitted is accurate. I certify that the work on this project meets the UAC Code of Ethics. I release entry materials to UAC for media use and other purposes UAC deems appropriate. I assume all responsibility for copyrights, photographic fees, and client permission for further use of entry materials.Clicking "I agree and digitally sign" signifies that I have legally signed and agreed to the above statement.* I agree and digitally sign Payment infoGALA entry fee* $150 per entry through 1/15/25 $200 per entry after 1/15/25 Payment method* Credit card (form will appear when this option is selected) Check by mail (please make checks payable to Georgia UAC; multiple entries can be paid with one check) Mail check to: Georgia UAC, 2566 Shallowford Road, Suite 104-Box117, Atlanta GA 30345Credit Card DiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: Discover, MasterCard, Visa Card Number Expiration Date Month Month010203040506070809101112 Year Year20252026202720282029203020312032203320342035203620372038203920402041204220432044 Security Code Cardholder Name EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
