FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Landscape Design Institute
12/09/2025
2025 National Landscape Design Institute (LDI) Award Winners Announced in Sydney
Sydney, 11 September 2025
The Landscape Design Institute (LDI) has announced the winners of the 2025 National Landscape Design Awards, in a stellar celebration held at Terrace on the Domain, overlooking the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney.
With over 120 guests in attendance and entrants representing most Australian states, the event showcased the highest calibre of landscape design talent across residential, commercial, community and plantscape categories.
“These awards are a tribute not only to the artistry and professionalism of our members, but also to a community who support and celebrate each other’s work” said LDI’s Marketing & Communications Coordinator Kate Ashton.
“From compact courtyards to expansive rural landscapes, the work on display reflects the incredible depth and breadth of Australia’s landscape design profession.”
Major Award Winners – 2025
- Landscape Designer of the Year – Residential
Steve Taylor of COS Design for The Peninsula Project - Landscape Designer of the Year – Plantscape Commercial
Ruth Czermak of Botanical Traditions for Regional Special Education Hub - Landscape Designer of the Year – Plantscape Residential
Adam Robinson of Adam Robinson Design for Pyrmont Skygarden - Emerging Designer of the Year
Mitchell Kushturian of Exotic Living for Grounds of Glossodia - The Allan Correy Award for Design Excellence
Prue Batchelor of Good Batch Co. for Rhodes Farm Project
This year’s program featured guest appearances by comedian and design advocate Tim Ross; TV personality and landscape architect Brendan Moar; and LDI ambassador and award-winning designer Adam Robinson as MC.
Celebrating Excellence Across All Categories
Awards were presented across 11 project categories:
- Residential Design – Balcony, Courtyard or Rooftop
- Residential Design – Small-sized Landscape
- Residential Design – Mid or Large-sized Landscape
- Residential Design – Rural or Regional Landscape
- Plantscape – Balcony, Courtyard or Rooftop
- Plantscape – Residential
- Plantscape – Commercial
- Commercial Design
- Emerging Designer
- Community Contribution / Pro-Bono
- Design Documentation
Judging was conducted by an expert panel and assessed against clearly defined criteria, with entries judged on their individual merit—not in competition with one another. Projects that met or exceeded the required scoring threshold were accredited as award-winning.
Event Highlights
Adam Robinson began the events with a special mention of RUOK day and TIACS, a not-for-profit organising offering free counselling and mental health support to blue collar workers, farmers and tradies including those in the landscaping industry.
The first half of the ceremony included categories such as Community Contribution and Emerging Designer. A standout moment was the keynote presentation by Tim Ross, whose short film and entertaining and insightful talk explored Australia’s cultural connection to place and design.
The second half of the ceremony recognised excellence in residential design including balcony, courtyard, rural, and large-scale landscapes. Guests enjoyed lunch and dessert in a stunning garden-view setting, with celebrations continuing at the outdoor bar following the event.
“It was inspiring to be in a room full of people who are not just designing beautiful spaces, but shaping the way people live, connect, and feel outdoors,” said Adam Robinson, LDI Ambassador.
Media Access & Winner Profiles
- Link to LDI News page with Award Winners announcement:
https://www.ldi.org.au/news-events-nav/news/ldi-2025-design-awards-winners
- View photos of the event by Donna Johnston:
https://donnajohnston.passgallery.com/-landscapedesignawards2025/gallery
- A full list of winners, high-resolution images, and media kits are available at:
Winners and finalists are available for interviews upon request.
For further information please contact:
Kate Ashton – Marketing and Communications Coordinator
📞 0410 686 007 | 📧 kate@ldi.org.au
Landscape Design Institute
PO Box 3648 Red Hill, Rockhampton QLD 4701
