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Editor’s note: Teresa Chenney was misidentified in an earlier version of this story. She is a senior landscape designer and a project manager with Mayer/Reed.

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has elevated Urban Rain | Design principal Kevin Robert Perry and Mayer/Reed associate Teresa Chenney to its Council of Fellows. Council status, among the top honors that members can receive, recognizes accomplishments in their profession or society at large. Members must have at least a decade of work to qualify for the honor.

Chenney and Perry were both nominated in the works category and were among 23 industry professionals across the country to be recognized.

鈥淚t’s mind-blowing,鈥� said Chenney, a senior landscape designer and project manager. 鈥淚t’s really about recognition of accomplishments through time.鈥�

Chenney, who has tackled landscapes since 1985, is especially known for her work on public properties, corporate campuses and educational facilities. She has also worked on select transportation projects, including the MAX orange light-rail line.

ASLA chose Chenney for her contributions to the Pacific Northwest’s international reputation for outstanding public spaces and urban design, according to its website announcing the award.

Chenney has worked on projects that are as varied as the Nike campus in Beaverton, and the Eastbank Esplanade and the Oregon Convention Center rain garden in Portland.

鈥淏eing honored like this is something you have for the rest of your career,鈥� Chenney said.

Perry’s nomination came from ASLA’s聽California Sierra chapter. He has an extensive portfolio of work in Northern California as well as the Portland-metro area.

鈥淚t’s a particular honor because it is by your peers,鈥� said Perry, owner of Urban Rain | Design.

Over the years Perry has developed a reputation as a leader in integrating stormwater management with quality urban design. He has more than 45 demonstration projects in the U.S.

Many of Perry’s projects are green streets and green infrastructure. Some of his notable Portland projects include the Southwest Montgomery Green Street Concept Plan and the Northeast Holladay Green Street Corridor Plan. He also has worked on the Mount Tabor Middle School rain gardens and the Southwest 12th Avenue Green Street Project.

ASLA honored Perry for his work in water management planning and design, according to the announcement on its website.

One aspect that separates this ASLA award from others is that it is given for a body of work instead of a specific project or group of projects.

鈥淚t’s very humbling,鈥� Chenney said. 鈥淚t is a moment in time when you have a time to reflect on your career.鈥�