Potomac ASLA is the Potomac Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the national professional association representing landscape architects.  Potomac Chapter ASLA was founded to advocate for and serve members studying and practicing landscape architecture in the Greater Washington, DC region, including northern Virginia and suburban Maryland.

President – Kara Lanahan, PLA, ASLA, Landscape Architect, Montgomery Parks (MNCPPC)

Chapter Leadership   

2026 Potomac Chapter Awards

Each year the Potomac Chapter accepts applications for its annual professional awards in a number of categories.  The eventual winners are honored at the annual Awards Gala in the spring.

We will begin accepting 2026 submissions on Jan 5th.  Projects may be submitted through April 3rd.  We encourage all applications for awards.

Click here for 2026 award application details and to apply 

2025 Award Winners

ASLA Voices of Women in Landscape Architecture

Back in 2023, the Voices of Women in Landscape Architecture series launched with 9 profiles, and the initiative has continued rolling along, with new profiles shared via LinkedIn, Facebook, and The Field.

The series was sparked by a desire to showcase the diverse voices of landscape architects and all the amazing women in landscape architecture out there. We are looking for all different perspectives: those who are active in their chapters or in their local communities, and from all career path stages, wherever that path may be taking you.

For Women’s History Month, we are checking in with this ever-expanding series. Over the last three years, 98 profiles have been shared. Help us get to 100, and beyond!

The 2025 Gala

May 15th at the DC Water Headquarters in Navy Yard

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