Landscape Ontario holds an annual juried competition to recognize excellence among its members. The program is open to Active and Interim members of the association only. The Awards are meant to recognize and inspire. They also stir the competitive spirit and stimulate advancement, achievement and improvement. Winning an Award of Excellence is a great way to market your company, and set your services apart from the competition. Recognition from your peers and other industry professionals work towards better staff retention and employee morale. Become a Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence winner today! Entries are accepted into the following programs: Landscape Construction Landscape Maintenance Landscape Design Interior Plantscaping Garden Centre Growers DEADLINES for entry into the 39th Annual Program Online submissions are open for entry AFTER July 1, 2011. CLOSED UNTIL JULY 2012 GARDEN CENTRE PROGRAM August 31, 2011, 4:00 p.m. $75.00 per entry. CLOSED UNTIL JULY 2012 GROWERS PROGRAM July 14, 2011, no entry fee. Held at the Industry Auction. CLOSED UNTIL JULY 2012                                                             CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE & DESIGN PROGRAM October 3, 2011, 4:00 p.m. $125.00 per entry CLOSED UNTIL JULY 2012                                                                          SPECIAL AWARD PROGRAM NOMINATIONS October 3, 2011, 4:00 p.m., no fee, through written nomination only Top scoring winners from the construction and maintenance programs will go on to compete in the National Awards of Excellence program.  Winners will be announced Winter 2012 - details to be announced. PURCHASE CEREMONY TICKETS HERE Winners of the 39th Annual Awards Programs will be announced on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Toronto Airport, held in conjunction with Congress Trade Show. The President's Wine & Cheese reception preceding the ceremony gives attendees an opportunity to meet and mingle with LO President Tom Intven. This is a ticketed event. One complimentary ticket per award entry received will be mailed to each entrant end of November. Tickets are $55 per person – available for purchase at www.locongress.com or at the door. Click here to see the winners list from the 38th Annual program - ceremony was held January 2011. For more information: Contact Kristen McIntyre, awards@landscapeontario.com or (800) 265-5656, extension 321.