ASLA Kentucky

What ASLA Kentucky does

ASLA Kentucky is the Kentucky state chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, a nonprofit professional association serving licensed landscape architects, design professionals, students, and allied firms operating in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The chapter is one of 49 chapters under the national ASLA umbrella, which has more than 15,000 members and over 100 years of history representing all 50 states, U.S. territories, and 68 countries. ASLA Kentucky is led by a volunteer Executive Committee (President, President Elect, Past-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and committee chairs) and operates with approximately five employees from a mailing address in Louisville.

The chapter's core products and services center on professional development and industry recognition: an annual conference (most recently the 2026 ASLA/APA Joint Conference 'Common Ground: Shaping Communities Together' at Frazier History Museum in Louisville, co-hosted with APA Kentucky), the annual 'Terrain' awards publication celebrating Kentucky design work across categories such as Design-Constructed Work, Residential Work, Planning & Analysis, and Communications, CEU tracking with downloadable certificates, the Terrain Talks virtual webinar series, LARE exam preparation sessions, and a job postings platform. It also convenes the industry through awards ceremonies, golf outings, and advocacy events.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring membership dues (managed via the national ASLA membership system), conference and event registration priced at $110–$355 per attendee with early-bird and student tiers, a multi-tiered corporate sponsorship program (Platinum $3,000, Gold $2,000, Silver $1,500, Bronze $1,000, Firm $250, plus unit-priced add-ons such as coffee bar and name-tag sponsorships), and Terrain publication sales via Issuu. The chapter does not operate as a technology product company; its underlying technology is limited to a Squarespace-hosted website and standard digital distribution channels, and its go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, relying on the national ASLA membership pipeline, the chapter website, email newsletters, and Instagram for member recruitment and event promotion.

Name

ASLA Kentucky

Legal name

Kentucky Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

Website

https://aslakentucky.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASLA Kentucky is the Kentucky state chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, a nonprofit professional association serving landscape architects, students, and firms in Kentucky through membership, CEU education, annual conferences, design awards, and advocacy programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Professional Organizations (813920), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Professional association chapter
• Landscape architecture membership
• Continuing education
• Professional advocacy
• Industry conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for ASLA Kentucky Chapter members, with benefits including advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. ASLA national has over 15,000 members across 49 chapters.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from annual conferences (ASLA/APA Joint Conference), golf outings, awards luncheons, and professional development events. Ticket prices range from $110-$355 depending on membership status and event type.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers (Platinum $3,000, Gold $2,000, Silver $1,500, Bronze $1,000) plus conference add-ons and firm sponsorships. Sponsors receive conference tickets, booth space, logo placement, and recognition.
4. Publication Sales: Annual chapter awards publication 'Terrain' featuring professional design work. Available through digital platforms like Issuu.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ASLA Kentucky is a nonprofit professional association chapter that represents Fellows, Members, and Associates of the American Society of Landscape Architects practicing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Its core offerings are member services: annual conferences (jointly with APA Kentucky), a professional design awards program, the "Terrain" annual awards publication, a CEU tracking and certificate download system, a job postings board, a tiered corporate sponsorship program, LARE exam review sessions, and the "Terrain Talks" virtual CEU webinar series. Revenue is generated through individual membership dues (processed via national ASLA), event ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, and publication revenue.

Product overview

ASLA Kentucky is a professional association chapter serving landscape architects in Kentucky, providing member services including annual conferences, professional design awards programs, CEU tracking, job postings, and educational publications. The organization hosts the annual ASLA/APA Joint Conference, publishes the annual 'terrain' awards magazine, offers sponsorship programs with multiple tiers, and provides professional development through LARE exam review sessions and Terrain Talks webinars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASLA Kentucky Chapter Membership Annual individual professional membership in the Kentucky Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, providing advocacy, education, communication, fellowship, and CEU tracking for Fellows, Members, and Associates of ASLA in good professional standing located in Kentucky. Membership is processed through the national ASLA membership system.
• ASLA/APA Joint Conference Annual multi-day continuing education and networking conference co-hosted with APA Kentucky, featuring keynote speakers, education sessions awarding CEU credits, a Design Awards ceremony, and a trade-show floor with sponsor booths. Held at rotating Kentucky venues including the Frazier History Museum in Louisville.
• Professional Design Awards Program Annual juried awards program recognizing excellence in landscape architecture across categories including Design-Constructed Work, Residential Work, Planning & Analysis, and Communications. Submissions come from Kentucky-based firms and are featured in the "Terrain" publication.
• Terrain Awards Publication Annual chapter awards publication showcasing award-winning landscape architecture from the Professional Design Awards program, distributed digitally through Issuu and used as a sponsor-recognition vehicle for Platinum and Gold tier sponsors.
• CEU Certificate Tracking and Downloads Online tool enabling members to download CEU attendance certificates for sessions attended at chapter events, supporting compliance with state license renewal requirements for landscape architects in Kentucky.
• Landscape Architecture Job Postings Board Online job board on the chapter website where firms post open landscape architecture positions and members browse openings across Kentucky and the surrounding region.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Sold at multiple annual tiers plus add-on packages providing firms with conference tickets, booth space, logo placement on the chapter site and in Terrain, awards-dinner recognition, and CEU hosting opportunities. Tiered annually and billed as subscriptions.
• LARE Exam Review Sessions In-person and supported review sessions preparing candidates for the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) for state licensure, led by Dr. Thomas J. Nieman, Ph.D.
• Terrain Talks Webinar Series Monthly virtual educational webinars presented by UKLA and others providing CEU credits on landscape architecture topics, originally launched in 2020 as a replacement for in-person programming during the pandemic.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and standard.

• Brian Roach (Sponsorship Chair)coreOthersBrian Roach serves as ASLA Kentucky Sponsorship Chair, the primary contact for corporate sponsorship inquiries. He can be reached at [email protected] for sponsorship-related questions.
• Kentucky Board of Landscape ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState regulatory board overseeing landscape architect licensure in Kentucky. Listed as an important link on ASLA Kentucky website, indicating ongoing collaborative relationship for professional standards and regulatory matters.
• University of Kentucky - Department of Landscape Architecture (UKLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing educational programs for landscape architects. UKLA sponsored the terrain talks webinar series in 2020. Chapter maintains close ties with the university for student development and academic programs.
• American Planning Association - Kentucky Chapter (APA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual ASLA/APA Joint Conference co-hosted with Kentucky Chapter of APA. 2026 conference 'Common Ground: Shaping Communities Together' at Frazier History Museum in Louisville features joint programming for both professions.
• 2025 Platinum Sponsors (UKLA, PlayPros, Midstates Recreation)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-level sponsors for 2025: UKLA (University of Kentucky Landscape Architecture), PlayPros, and Midstates Recreation. These sponsors support chapter events and receive prominent branding recognition.
• 2025 Gold Sponsors (Streetscape Products, Miracle Recreation, Dwyer DesignScapes, Landscape Forms, Recreation Insites, Reading Rock)standardGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level sponsors including Streetscape Products, Miracle Recreation, Dwyer DesignScapes, Landscape Forms, Recreation Insites, and Reading Rock. Receive logo placement and recognition at chapter events.
• National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted 2019 conference 'The Olmsted Effect: Shaping the Future through Landscapes' with NAOP, featuring Laurie Olin as keynote speaker and focusing on Olmsted's Louisville parks legacy.
• Olmsted Parks ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Louisville's Olmsted-designed parks. Collaborated on 2019 conference tours and continues partnership for educational events and advocacy.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB): National organization that develops and administers the LARE licensure exam that ASLA Kentucky members prepare for. Closely tied to the chapter's licensure advocacy mission but focused on exam administration rather than member services.

Direct peers

• APA Kentucky (American Planning Association - Kentucky Chapter): APA Kentucky is the chapter's co-host for the annual joint conference and serves a closely allied professional audience (urban planners). Directly comparable nonprofit professional association model with overlapping Kentucky membership.
• ASLA Ohio Chapter: Sibling ASLA state chapter serving Ohio landscape architects with comparable annual conference, CEU, and awards programming. Closest structural peer given geographic adjacency and similar membership scale.
• ASLA Virginia Chapter: Virginia ASLA chapter offering similar membership, conference, awards, and CEU programming to Virginia landscape architects. Sister state chapter under the ASLA national umbrella.
• ASLA Tennessee Chapter: Tennessee ASLA chapter running comparable annual conference, awards, and CEU services for Tennessee-based landscape architects. Same national affiliation, parallel local programming structure.
• ASLA Indiana Chapter: Indiana state chapter of ASLA offering parallel membership, conferences, and CEU programming to Indiana landscape architects. Directly comparable structure and revenue model to ASLA Kentucky.
• ASLA North Carolina Chapter: North Carolina ASLA chapter providing identical mix of membership, conference, CEU, and awards services to NC landscape architects. Mid-size state chapter operating under the same national ASLA umbrella.

Broad incumbents

• Urban Land Institute Kentucky District Council: Kentucky district council of ULI serving real estate and land use professionals with events, education, and networking. Comparable nonprofit chapter structure serving an overlapping professional audience in Kentucky urban development.
• AIA Kentucky (American Institute of Architects Kentucky): State component of AIA serving Kentucky architects with parallel advocacy, CEU, conference, and awards programming. Adjacent design profession association with comparable nonprofit chapter model.
• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA National): The parent national organization operating the broader 100+ year brand, 15,000+ member database, advocacy program, and chapter affiliation system. Sets dues, brand standards, and national programming that ASLA Kentucky operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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