Awards and Recognition

At Inspiring Place, we strive to lead in all we do. Our work is known for its innovative thinking and its technical resolution. It is bold in aspiration and catalytic in its effects. We are grateful that our peers consistently award these qualities in our work and our influence on landscape architecture in Australia.

2021

• Batemans Bay Waterfront Master Plan and Activation Strategy for the Eurobodalla Shire Council received the Award of Excellence for Urban Design, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (National)
• Batemans Bay Waterfront Master Plan and Activation Strategy for the Eurobodalla Shire Council received the Award of Excellence for Urban Design, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (New South Wales)
• Batemans Bay Waterfront Master Plan and Activation Strategy for the Eurobodalla Shire Council received the Regional Achievement Award for Urban Design, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (National)
• Batemans Bay Waterfront Master Plan and Activation Strategy for the Eurobodalla Shire Council received the Regional Achievement Award for Urban Design, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (New South Wales)
• A Manual for Evaluating the Visual Impact of Pumped Hydro Energy Storage for Hydro Tasmania received the Award of Excellence for Landscape Planning, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)

2019

• Mt Buffalo Conservation Management Plan received the Landscape Architecture Award for Cultural Heritage, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Victoria)
• Lily Pads received Award of Excellence for Small Projects, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (National)
• Clarence Kayak Trail received the Award of Excellence for Parks and Open Space, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Lily Pads received the Award of Excellence for Small Projects, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Kakadu National Park Walking Strategy and the Kakadu National Park Track Manual received the Award of Excellence, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• City of Hobart Street Tree Strategy received the Award of Excellence for Research, Policy and Communication, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Dove Lake Visitor Facilities Visual and Wilderness Values Impact Analysis received the Award of Excellence for Landscape Planning, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)

2018

• Lily Pads received the Australian Timber Design Award, Dangerous Designs Annual Prize (and August 2018 prize)

2016

• Glenorchy CBD Framework received the Award for Excellence in Urban Design, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Queens Domain Master Plan received the Award for Excellence in Parks and Open Space, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)

2011

• Saffire Freycinet received the Medal for Landscape Architecture, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Kangaroo Bay Urban Design Strategy received the Award for Excellence in Urban Design, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Design Guidelines for Nature Based Tourism received the Award for Planning, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)

2009

• Hydro Consulting Headquarters received the Award for Design, Special Jury Citation for Innovation, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Strategic Master Plan received the Award for Excellence in Planning, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Kangaroo Bay Urban Design Strategy and Master Plan received the Commendation for Urban Design Plans and Ideas, Planning Institute of Australia (Tasmania)

2007

• Port Arthur Docklands Implementation Master Plan and Implementation received the Award for Excellence in Design, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• A collaborative approach to the City of Burnie in conjunction with Burnie City Council received the Local Government Greenspace Award, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Wilkinson Point and Elwick Bay Precinct Master Plan received the Award for Excellence in Urban Planning Planning Institute of Australia (Tasmania)
• Cradle Coast Regional Tourism Projects received the Commendation for Rural and Regional Planning, Planning Institute of Australia (Tasmania)
• Longpoint Shorebird Sanctuary Feasibility and Business Plan received the Commendation Environment Planning or Conservation Planning Institute of Australia (Tasmania)

2005

• Cataract Gorge Visitor’s Facilities and Interpretation Plan received the Award for Planning, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• The Tarkine Experience received the Award for Planning, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Canberra International Arboretum and Gardens Design Competition Entry received the Award for Environment, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Cataract Gorge Visitor’s Facilities and Interpretation Plan received the Certificate of Merit in Urban Planning, Planning Institute of Australia (Tasmania)
• Canberra International Arboretum and Gardens Design Competition, Finalist

2004

• East Coast Visitor Interpretation Centre received the Award for Design, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Cape Barren Island Multipurpose Building Complex received the Award for Design, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Design Detail for the Cape Barren Island Multipurpose Building Complex received the Partnership Award, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Franklin Township Plan received the Award for Planning, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Tasmania)
• Community Based Planning for the Franklin Township Plan received the Award of Excellence, Planning Institute of Australia (Tasmania)
• Rural and Regional Planning for Cradle Tourism Development Plan received the Award of Excellence, Planning Institute of Australia (Tasmania)

2000

• Environmental and Ecological Master Planning for the Sorell and Tasman Municipalities Native Vegetation Management Strategy received the Environmental and Ecological Master Planning Award, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Victoria and Tasmania)

1999

• Statewide Walking Track Strategy received the Merit Award for Planning, Royal Australian Planning Institute

1998

• City of Clarence Neighbourhood Parks Strategy received the Award for Special Projects, World Town Planning Day (Tasmania)
• Statewide Walking Track Strategy received the Award for Planning, World Town Planning Day (Tasmania)