CELEBRATING THE 2024 LANDSCAPE EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNERS

Sponsored by Glazed Co., the Awards were presented amid celebrations on November 8 at the annual Gala Dinner at Sydney’s Doltone House, in front of over 550 members, sponsors, suppliers and the landscape industry at large. 
 
The pinnacle accolade for landscapers throughout NSW and the ACT, the awards recognise the work of landscape businesses across different categories of the modern landscaping industry, including design, construction, and maintenance as well as stand out individuals.

There was an impressive 32 Gold Medals awarded, including Best in Category winners, and the premium entries were awarded the title of 'Landscaper of the Year’ for each respective specialty.

CEO of The Landscape Association, Jodie Dean, says that the awards remain a highlight of the TLA calendar, showcasing the outstanding projects delivered by TLA members each year.

“It’s such an important way to recognise and celebrate excellence within our dynamic industry,” she says.  

Winners of the Glazed Co. Landscaper of the Year Awards in their respective categories:

• Residential Construction – Landart Landscaping for ‘The Oak’ 
• Residential Design – Outdoor Establishments for ‘Little Manly Pool + Garden’ 
• Residential Maintenance - Landart Landscaping for ‘The Oak’ 
• Commercial & Civil Construction – Regal Innovations for Charles Street Square Upgrade, Parramatta 
• Commercial Maintenance – Green by Nature for Discovery Point 

Apprentices of the Year 
Apprentice of the Year Parks & Gardens – Jude Hobson from Manuka Gardens 
Apprentice of the Year Landscape Construction – Dominic Spillane from Landart Landscapes 
 
Landscape Supplier of the Year 

• Supplier of the Year, Residential – Exotic Nurseries & Landscaping
• Supplier of the Year, Commercial – Andreasens Green Wholesale Nurseries
• Supplier of the Year, Best New Product/Innovation was tied between
• Milwaukee Tool - M18 Brushless Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears
• Stone Set – for their VertiStone product

Recently appointed TLA President Shannon Decker, said "it was a tightly contested judging across all categories this year, with the judges once again blown away by the quality of the projects entered. The creativity and workmanship were just exceptional."

“Judges were impressed with the attention to detail in the hardscapes of the projects presented, as well as the quality of the gardens and plant choices,” he says. “Diversity in client briefs, sites and access was evident, but the winning TLA members overcame these with impressive and beautiful results.” 
 
In an ongoing signal their commitment to the industry –TLA once again donated $5 from every ticket sold to TIACS (This is a Conversation Starter), a free mental health service for tradies. 
 
Long-term sponsor of the association, Glazed Co, returned as this year’s Platinum Awards Sponsor, with Managing Director, Daniel Chamoun presenting the highly sought after Landscaper of the Year Awards at the end of the evening.
 
Gold Awards Sponsors each presented their own categories and included,  Andreasens Green Wholesale Nurseries, Ideal Edging, MBS Building and Landscape, Alpine Nurseries and Exotic Nurseries and Landscaping .  
 
Full list of winners (including Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Recipients) here.