Darley Hub | Brendan Barmby - BLUE Landscape Architects
The Australian Institute of Landscape Designers and Managers (AILDM) annual awards presentation evening took place this year at the National Art School, Sydney. There, industry leaders, innovators and peers gathered together in the historical setting which was artfully decorated with plants provided by Alpine Nurseries.
A particular highlight of the evening was when the Master of Ceremonies, Michael McCoy, shared his passion for landscape design and spoke of the value of well-designed spaces and how they enhance the physical and emotional wellbeing of people.
Darley Hub | Brendan Barmby - BLUE Landscape Architects
The 2017 awards entries reflect an incredible diversity of projects being undertaken by AILDM members. The record number of entries this year demonstrate the breadth and innovation of projects that are enhancing the lifestyles and communities in Australia. 
Darley Hub | Brendan Barmby - BLUE Landscape Architects
The top honour of this year’s award ceremony, the Allan Correy Award for Design Excellence, named in honour of AILDM's inaugural patron- the late Allan Correy, was awarded to Steve Warner of Outhouse Design.
When presenting the award, Ruth Czermak, AILDM's President acknowledged Steve's work, which was well represented throughout a number of different categories, and shared the following judges' comments:
“The designer has done more than just looked at the architecture, they have considered the objectives, requirements, constraints and opportunities provided by each project and integrated these throughout the design process.”
Camperdown Commons | Steve Warner - Outhouse Design
Other award recipients for commercial projects categories include:
Commercial Landscape Design - Open Space
Gold Award & Best in Category | Steve Warner - Outhouse Design
Commercial Landscape Design - Educational/ Institutional
Gold Award & Best in Category | Steve Warner - Outhouse Design
Knox Grammar | Steve Warner - Outhouse Design
Landscape Design - Playspace
Silver Awards | Daniel Kavanagh - The Gardenmakers; Steve Warner - Outhouse Design
Gold Awards | Brendan Barmby - BLUE Landscape Architects (2 Awards)
Best in Category | Brendan Barmby - BLUE Landscape Architects
Plantscape Design
Silver Awards | Matthew Cantwell - Secret Gardens of Sydney; Adam McDonald - Impressions Landscape – Design; Nicola Cameron - Pepo Botanic Design
Gold Awards | Adam McDonald - Impressions Landscape - Design; Brett Robinson - Acre Landscape Architecture Studio; Steve Taylor - C.O.S Design
Best in Category | Adam McDonald - Impressions Landscape - Design
Knox Grammar | Steve Warner - Outhouse Design
Further information about the awards and the additional category winners will be posted on the AILDM website www.aildm.com.au
