The MNLA Landscape Challenge

Do you have what it takes to win the 2012 Landscape Challenge? It’s not too early to start putting your team together for this event! This coveted award will go to the team that takes 200 square feet of the exhibit hall and turns it into a landscape masterpiece that showcases their creativity, skill, and teamwork. The winner of the Landscape Challenge will be decided by a blending of popular and juried vote of the GLTE attendees and panel. The winning team will receive a cash award of $750 and the honor of carrying the title of Masters of the 2012 Landscape Challenge.

Please read the 2012 Landscape Challenge Guidelines below.

Watch for Registration information for the 2012 Landscape Challenge this Fall!

 

The MNLA Landscape Challenge Challenge Guidelines

  • Each team consists of up to 5 individuals and will pay a registration fee of $250 (all proceeds go to fund green industry research).
  • Contest is open to MNLA members.
  • Each team will have the same amount of space to complete the Challenge. Contest space is limited to 200 sq. ft. (10’ x 20’ area)—finished landscapes that exceed 200 sq. ft. will be disqualified.
  • Each team will receive the same amount of hardscape, green goods, and other landscape materials placed in/near their designated area. Teams will not be able to see these materials until the Challenge begins.
  • Each team is allowed to bring a feature item or items—feature item(s) MUST fit in a wheelbarrow (Maximum size wheelbarrow - 8 cubic feet). Water features must be displayed dry. No water is allowed in the space.
  • Each team must bring their own tools and misc. construction supplies. Construction supplies and tools cannot be used as elements in the landscape. Battery-powered hand tools can be used. No electric or gas equipment can be used.
  • We’d like to introduce all teams on the first day of the 2012 Great Lakes Trade Exposition during the Welcome Reception. This will be held on Monday, January 9 beginning at 4:30 p.m.
  • The Challenge begins on Tuesday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m. when the Trade Show opens. Landscapes must be complete by 2:00 p.m.
  • Voting takes place on Tuesday, January 10 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, January 11 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Award ceremony takes place on Wednesday, January 11 at 3:00 p.m. during the 2012 GLTE Closing Ceremonies.
  • Each finished landscape will be auctioned off in the Green Industry Research Auction on Wednesday, January 11. It is the responsibility of the team to identify the feature items not included in the auction at the close of construction (Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.) and to remove these items towards the close of the Trade Show, 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11.