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OALA Honours and Awards

The OALA Honours and Awards are the highest recognition the Association can bestow on its members and the general public. Each OALA member plays an important part in the integrity and success of the program by identifying and nominating deserving candidates for the various awards

Each year, OALA members are invited to nominate deserving fellow members and others for awards and honours, to be presented at the annual OALA Awards Ceremony. There are several awards to be considered, including:

  • OALA Pinnacle Award for Landscape Architectural Excellence
  • OALA Emeritus Member
  • OALA Public Practice Award
  • The David Erb Memorial Award
  • The Jack Copeland Award for OALA Intern Leadership and Contribution
  • The Carl Borgstrom Award for Service to the Environment
  • OALA Award for Community Service to the Environment
  • OALA Research & Innovation Award
  • OALA Honourary Member
2026 OALA Pinnacle Award recipient Peter Smith with OALA President Aaron Hirota

All OALA members who are nominated must be in good standing with the OALA to receive the award. Nominees’ membership status will be confirmed with the OALA Registrar prior to recommendation to Council.

Read about the 2026 OALA Award recipients

Nominations are accepted throughout the year.

Submit your nominations for the 2027 Awards. 

Learn about the nomination process

To view past winners of all OALA Awards, please see the OALA Awards Archive.

2026 OALA Emeritus Award recipients Linda Irvine and Rick Bogaert