Outstanding Bachelor Student Award
Christina Moujaes (American University of Beirut)
Recognized for her inspiring project addressing refugee challenges through landscape architecture. Christina has shown strong leadership in student initiatives, international competitions, and community engagement.
Outstanding Master Student Award
Vineta Gailīte (Estonian University of Life Sciences)
Awarded for her thesis “Fibrescapes of Latvia and Estonia”, exploring landscapes shaped by natural fibre farming. Vineta has also co-led the Le:Notre Forum 2024, coordinated the Horizon Europe project CODECS, and contributed to projects on Nature-Based Solutions.
Outstanding Researcher Award
Yaser Abunnasr (American University of Beirut)
Honored for his extensive research on climate change, urban settlement, and landscape assessment. With numerous publications, international collaborations, and leadership in research centers, he has significantly advanced the field in the Middle East and beyond.
Outstanding Educator Award
Maria Kylin (Swedish University of Life Sciences, SLU)
Celebrated for her pioneering work in children’s play, outdoor spaces, and urban mobility. Maria has combined research, teaching innovation, and institutional leadership, while mentoring colleagues and contributing actively to ECLAS and IFLA.
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Vladimír Sitta (CTU Prague)
Internationally acclaimed landscape architect and educator, with a career spanning Europe and Australia. Returning to the Czech Republic, he has advanced education at CTU Prague and inspired generations of students.
Catherine Dee (Newcastle University)
Recognized for over three decades of academic leadership, integrating creative arts, ecology, and climate resilience. A founder editor of JoLA, she has shaped international research, teaching, and design practices.
Ingrid Schegk (HSWT Weihenstephan-Triesdorf)
Honored for her three-decade career advancing landscape education and international exchange. Key founder of the IMLA program, she has promoted sustainable construction, published extensively, and held senior academic leadership roles.
