Contractors, producers, and designers had their time in the spotlight at the 2021 Hardscape North America Awards Recognition Presentation on October 21 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Each year, the HNA Awards recognize exceptional residential and commercial hardscape projects including walkways patios, pool decks, outdoor living kitchens and spaces, and driveways as well as commercial plazas and streets. Hardscape crews received recognition from industry experts for excellence in project design, quality, compatibility, and construction.

The number of entries received from across North America continues to grow. In 2021, a record 178 projects were submitted across 18 hardscape categories, including concrete paver, clay brick, segmental retaining walls, porcelain, natural stone, vintage installation, outdoor living features, and a combination of hardscape products.

The HNA Awards is a well-earned tribute to work that is elevating the hardscape industry in many ways. Being recognized are projects that are the result of exceptional teams delivering creative solutions, quality products, and reliable installations,” said Dr. Marshall Brown, ICPI Chair.

In total, there are 19 categories that highlight a variety of different types of work. Hardscape projects from across the country were entered and competition was steep. 

Monello Landscape Industries, LLC, in Wayne, New Jersey, won for the project photo featured above in the category of "Combination of Hardscape Products- Residential- more than 4,000 square feet." They also won for that same category, for projects "less than 4,000 square feet."

GoldGlo Landscapes in Millerburg, Pennsylvania won for the Outdoor Living Features category. They also won for the Concrete Paver Category for a residential project less than 3,000 square feet.

"Rustic Cottage Outdoor Living," a project by GoldGlo Landscapes won for the Concrete Paver category (Residential, less than 3,000 square feet). GoldGlo Landscapes

Here is a complete list of all of this year's project winners.

·     Contractor: Exterior Pavers Designs, Inc.

Honorable mention – Sandhills in Shaker

·     Producer: The Belden Brick Company

·     Project location: Shaker Heights, OH

·     Producer: The Belden Brick Company

·     Owner: The City of Canton

·     Producer: The Belden Brick Company

Concrete Paver – Residential (size less than 3,000 sf)

Winner – Rustic Cottage Outdoor Living

Honorable mention – Girvan Pool Project

·     Designer: Daniel Camacho/Jeremy Burns

Concrete Paver – Residential (size more than 3,000 sf)

·     Project location: South West Ranches, FL

Concrete Paver – Commercial (size less than 15,000 sf)

Honorable mention – Marriott Citrine and AC Hotel Palo Alto

·     Project location: Palo Alto, CA

Concrete Paver – Commercial (size more than 15,000 sf)

·     Project location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Honorable mention – MAPS 3 Scissortail Park

·     Project location: Oklahoma City, OK

·     Project location: West Palm Beach, FL

Honorable mention – LeConte Mountain Range

·     Owner: City of Pigeon Forge, TN

·     Project location: Pigeon Forge, TN

Winner – Maiden Lake Road Residence

·     Contractor: JJ’s Cutting Edge LLC

·     Designer: JJ’s Cutting Edge LLC

·     Contractor: Property Pros Land Management, LLC

Winner – The Oaks at Portola Hills

·     Contractor: Geogrid Retaining Walls Systems, Inc.

·     Project location: Lake Forest, CA

Honorable mention – Foot Works Dance

Combination of Hardscape Products Category

Combination of Hardscape Products – Residential (size less than 4,000 sf)

·     Designer: Joe Monello/Jarret Bernard

·     Contractor: Lehnhoff’s Landscaping, LLC

Combination of Hardscape Products – Residential (size more than 4,000 sf)

Honorable mention – Custom Reno Residence

Combination of Hardscape Products – Commercial

·     Producer: Keystone Hardscapes/Ragland Clay Pavers

Honorable mention – Simon Fraser University Campus Renovation

·     Designer: HM White Landscape Architects

·     Project location: Long Island City, NY

Honorable mention – Inlet Shore – Westshore Marina District

·     Owner: WCI Communities, a Lennar Company

·     Contractor: Premier Outdoor Environments, Inc.

·     Designer: Kevin Barnes/Nathan Filip

Honorable mention – Twin Rooftop Outdoor Living Courtyards

·     Designer: Joe Monello/Jarret Bernard

Winner – The Plaza at Kenan Hall

·     Producer: Pine Hall Brick Company

·     Designer: Sharon K. Hauber, PLA, ASLA

·     Project location: St. Augustine, FL