The designation of Fellow, which is among the highest honors ASLA bestows on members, is conferred on individuals in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the landscape architecture profession and society at large.

The GSD congratulates:

Jessica Canfield (MLA ’09), Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

“As an associate professor at Kansas State University, she has spent more than 15 years advancing evidence-based design, making complex ideas about landscape performance accessible, practical, and widely used across academia and professional practice.”

Gonzalo Cruz (MLA ’06), AECOM LAUD NYC, New York, NY

“Gonzalo Cruz is a nationally recognized landscape architect whose work is helping redefine how cities respond to climate change while creating public spaces that are welcoming, equitable, and deeply connected to community life.”

Walter Cudnohufsky (MLA ’65), Conway School of Landscape Design, Ashfield, MA

“Through bold vision and lifelong dedication, Walter Cudnohufsky has reshaped landscape architecture education and inspired generations of practitioners to design with purpose, empathy, and ecological responsibility.”

Hongjoo Kim (MLA ’05), HKLA, Los Angeles, CA

“Through a career defined by creativity, rigor, and a deep commitment to public life, Hongjoo Kim has advanced landscape architecture as a vital force for more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful places.”

Laura L. Tenny (MLA ’97), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

“Laura L. Tenny is a visionary campus planner who has spent her career transforming some of the world’s leading academic and research institutions…Her legacy is one of enduring stewardship, having created cohesive, accessible, and resilient places that will serve students and researchers for generations to come.”

Learn more about the 2026 Fellows on the ASLA website.