Today (9 October) marks the 125th birth anniversary of 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗝𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗲 (𝟭𝟵𝟬𝟬–𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟲), one of the most visionary and influential figures in modern landscape architecture.

A founder and former president of the IFLA, he was instrumental in shaping the profession’s global identity. He described landscape architecture as “the mother of all arts,” emphasising its power to unite design, ecology, and human experience.

In celebration of his enduring legacy, IFLA announces the 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗙𝗟𝗔 𝗝𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 — the highest honor bestowed by the Federation, recognising a living landscape architect whose lifetime achievements have had a lasting impact on the profession worldwide.

The 𝗝𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 recognizes lifetime achievements that have made a lasting impact on society, the environment, and the advancement of landscape architecture worldwide. It honors individuals whose professional work and influence have elevated the global profile and understanding of the profession.

All nominations must be received by 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 and submitted to the Secretariat for the Jellicoe Award at 𝗷𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱@𝗶𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.𝗼𝗿𝗴.

Find more information on the IFLA website.

Let us continue Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe’s legacy by recognising and celebrating excellence in landscape architecture across the world.