Landscape architecture students shine at AZ ASLA Awards Gala, Expo

April 4, 2025
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Landscape architecture students recognized during the 2025 Arizona Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Awards Gala & Expo
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BLA students recognized during the AZ ASLA Gala in 2025

A number of Landscape architecture students were earned awards for student excellence during the 2025 Arizona Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Awards Gala & Expo. 

The event, held at Clayton House, recognized outstanding achievements in landscape architecture, with CAPLA students making an impressive showing. In total, over 40 members of the CAPLA community were highlighted, showcasing the exceptional talent and innovation within the program.

An Honor Award was presented to “Rodeo Wash Watershed,” a project developed by students from LAR 301/610 Design Studio 3. This award was accepted on behalf of the team by Professor Kirk Dimond. 

The project was completed under the guidance of Dimond, Lecturer Erik Schmahl and Teaching Assistant Cynthia Ruelas Balderrama. 

The following students contributed: 

MLA Students

  • Akshaya Bharathi
  • Ashley Danforth
  • Esmeralda Carrasco
  • Darin Jin
  • Quinn McElvain
  • Renee Peters
  • Sam Pratt
  • Greeshma Singireddy

BLA Students

  • Elizabeth Allen
  • Mireya Ballesteros
  • Jaden Barnum
  • Chase Birch
  • Allison Castro
  • Miranda Cortes
  • Danielle Covey
  • Violet Dasse
  • Julia Esslinger
  • JP Estupinan
  • Mia Ferring
  • Sid Fichter
  • Diego Gomez
  • Alexa Hopkins
  • Michael Lawson
  • Paulina Lazcano
  • Jorge Leon
  • Ashley Limbaugh
  • Chase Linzey
  • Aziz Murodkhujaev
  • Michael Obi
  • Abigail Power
  • Isabela Santos
  • River Spangler
  • Paul Suarez Cors
  • Isabella Temur

In addition to the group awards, several individual students received special recognition. 

Julia Nunn received an Honor Award for her project, “De Urbanite Park.”

BLA Student Excellence Awards

Honor Award 

  • Ava Bezaire
  • Ashley Limbaugh

Merit Award 

  • Arden Cherry
  • Joseph Graph

MLA Student Excellence Awards

Honor Award 

  • Christian Aguilar Murrieta

Merit Award 

  • Jackson Ells

These recognitions showcase CAPLA’s continued excellence in landscape architecture education, fostering the next generation of innovative designers. 

  

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