As the countdown to the Pro Landscaper Project Awards 2026 continues, the first wave of judges have been released.

Across 18 categories, these industry leaders will share their expertise to celebrate the excellence of landscaping projects with a value right up to £250k.

This year features new additions to the judging panel including Rae Wilkinson from Rae Wilkinson Design Ltd, Pete Jones from Gadd Brothers Trees & Landscapes and Charles Blumlein from Location Landscapes

The judges are as follows:

Charles Blumlein
Managing director, Location Landscapes

Sean Butler
Managing director, Cube 1994 Ltd

Ross Conquest
Managing director, Conquest Spaces

Mark Draper
Director, Graduate Gardeners Ltd

Mark Gregory
Managing director, Landform Consultants Ltd

Brian Herbert
Director, Outdoor Options

Rupert Keys
Founder & managing director, Task Academy

Pete Jones
Project manager, Gadd Brothers Trees & Landscapes

Philippa O’Brien
Director, Philippa O’Brien Garden Design

Pip Probert
Owner, Pip Probert Garden Design

James Scott
Managing director & principal designer, The Garden Company Ltd

Rae Wilkinson
Designer and director, Rae Wilkonson Design Ltd

Gareth Wilson
Director, GKWilson Garden & Landscape Consultancy Ltd

Rod Winrow
Managing director, Garden House Design

Adam White
Director, Davies White Ltd

John Wyer
Chief executive, Bowles & Wyer

With entries due to close on 27 April, there is currently an early bird entry saving of £15 if entries are confirmed by 27 March.

The entry guide is available to download here.

Shortlisted entries will be announced during the week commencing 11 May.

For more information and to enter, visit prolandscaperprojectawards.com or contact Will Williams on 01903 959390 or via will.williams@eljays44.com.