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Here are 3 things to know to help you prepare for your application:

1. Project details

Details matter. A lot goes into your project from conceptualizing the design, selection of materials, inspiration, and overall construction. We want to hear all the in-depth details that went into it including the team that helped make it all happen.

What we need:

• Square footage
• Project location
• Main product manufacturer
• Project designer
• A detailed project description

2. Six Photos

There’s nothing better than documented imagery showcasing all the elements of your project. We know you and your clients are proud of the completed work and we want you to share every angle and detail with us!

What we need:

• A combination of 6 photos that meet judging criteria
• Overall design
• Construction and craftsmanship
• Construction innovation
• Materials and systems
• Overall excellence
• Any additional aspect of the project to feature

All images must be in high resolution with a minimum of 300 dpi and no larger than 10GB to upload successfully.

3. Good to go!

Preparing in advance leads to a quick and easy submission process and will take less than 10 minutes from start to finish. It’s that simple!

Get your project(s) in by September 1!

Award winners will be recognized during the Hardscape North America trade show, October 18-20 in Louisville, KY. The HNA Awards Ceremony will take place at the Kentucky Exposition Center on October 19. Winners and honorable mention recipients will be featured on the HNA website and in several industry publications. Eligible projects include residential and commercial projects in the following categories:

• Clay Brick
• Clay Brick – Permeable
• Concrete Paver
• Concrete Paver – Permeable
• Segmental Retaining Walls
• Combination of Hardscape Products
• Porcelain Paver
• Natural Stone
• Outdoor Living Features
• Vintage Installation

“The HNA Awards program is not merely a recognition of excellence in hardscape design; it is the transformative catalyst that propels winners to new heights,” said Robert Thomas, president and CEO of the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association. “Annually, the program showcases the ‘best of the best’ in our industry, including creativity, innovation and expertise. I can’t wait to see all the exceptional projects submitted this year!”

All entries, except the Vintage Installation category, must have been completed between November 1, 2019, and June 30, 2023. Vintage installation entries must have been installed before 2013. Projects are juried by industry experts for their excellence in design, craftsmanship, construction, and compatibility. The entry deadline is September 1, 2023.

The HNA Awards are produced by the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association (BIA) and the Natural Stone Institute (NSI). Sponsors for the HNA Awards include iQ Power Tools, Keystone Hardscapes, and Regions Enerbank.

Learn more about the 2022 HNA Awards Winners and Honorable Mention Recipients.

VIP Pass Gives Open Access to Education

New additions to the lineup this year include two natural stone education panel sessions: Ask the Natural Stone Experts and Tips for Sourcing Natural Stone & How to Make More Money. Also new, the Concrete Paver Installer Course will be only one day, Tuesday, October 17, and it will be offered in both Spanish and English.

An all-inclusive VIP Pass includes 10 education sessions, six hardscape demos and two hardscape workshops for a more than 50% discount compared to purchasing individual sessions. The cost for the VIP Pass is $249 or $209 for CMHA/BIA/NSI members.

Attendees find great value in the VIP Pass. “It was definitely a great learning and networking opportunity. I found the VIP package super beneficial. The classroom style learning was great and super interesting. I took a deeper look into my own budget and pricing program,” said Jenni Selby of Selby’s Landscaping LLC in Columbus, OH after HNA 2022.

Education Sessions

The 10 Education Sessions on Wednesday and Thursday cover hot industry topics that are applicable for all hardscape and landscape professionals, including:

• Financial Master Class for Landscape & Hardscape Businesses, Frank Bourque
• Why Walls Fail: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Bill Gardocki 
• Tips for Sourcing Natural Stone & How to Make More Money, Panelists: Reid Kubesh, Patrick Wells, JP Acosta, and Greg Osterhout
• The Economy is Changing, Are You Ready? Frank Bourque
• Concrete Paver Installation Efficiencies, Bill Gardocki
• Ask the Natural Stone Experts, Panelists: Greg Osterhout, Jim Hieb, Eric Chaloux, and Daniel Wood
• Selling with an Echo. How Steady is Your Marketing Drumbeat? Gary Ross
• 8 Essential Elements of Sales Effectiveness, Randy Anderson
• Transform Your Hardscape Business into an Outdoor Living Business, Joe Raboine
• Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in a Struggling Labor Force, Sam Gembel

A la carte tickets for the Education Sessions are $85 per session.

Hardscape Demos

Patrick Murray and Kenneth Deemer, along with their team from Local Roots Landscaping, will return to lead six demos on the newest installation techniques and best practices for companies that want to be on the leading edge. The demos, held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday outside in the Hardscape House, will highlight:

• Segmental Retaining Walls
• Paver Installations
• Hardscape Toolbox – What’s in Your Trailer?
• New Products and Ideas – The Movers & Shakers
• Water and Fire Features
• Outdoor Kitchens and Other Enhancements

An $85 registration upgrade includes all six sessions.

Hardscape Workshops

Two hardscape workshops on Thursday, October 19, offer the opportunity to learn insider tips and tricks from respected industry veterans:

• Estimating Hardscape Projects with Confidence, Donny Duke
• Secrets of Production Management and Crew Motivation for the Hardscape Jobsite, Frank Gandora

A la carte tickets for the workshops are $85 per session.

HNA 2023

Early-bird registration for the tradeshow is available for $25* (fees increase after Thursday, September 7). Registration provides access to both HNA and Equip Exposition tradeshows including their indoor exhibits, newly expanded West Wing, access to the Hardscape House and 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard.  It also includes the Wednesday keynote, the opportunity to watch the HNA Installer Championship competition in the Hardscape House and the HNA Hardscape Project Awards Recognition & Ceremony, as well as two nights of free concerts, a welcome party and free parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

For complete education schedules or to register, visit HardscapeNA.com.

HNA Sponsors

The 2023 Platinum Sponsors are Belgard Hardscapes and Keystone Hardscapes. Gold Sponsors are Nicolock Paving Stones & Retaining Walls and Unilock. HNA is produced by the Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association (CMHA) and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association and the Natural Stone Institute.

*Registration for non-exhibiting manufacturers, suppliers, ad agencies and media sales is $450.

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About Hardscape North America

Hardscape North America (HNA) is THE hardscape show for contractors and dealers/distributors. Its focus is to bring top-notch education including certification courses, products and technology to contractors and installers who build segmental pavements and retaining walls and also to provide networking opportunities. HNA features indoor and outdoor exhibits displaying state-of-the-art tools and products and tradeshow floor demonstrations and offers the latest technology for contractors. Hardscape North America is produced by the Concrete Masonry & Hardscape Association and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association and Natural Stone Institute. To learn more about HNA, visit HardscapeNA.com or call (888) 580-9960.

About CMHA

ICPI-NCMA is now the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA). CMHA is the authority for segmental concrete products and systems, which are the best value and preferred choice for resilient pavement, structures, and living spaces. CMHA promotes the acceptance and use of segmental concrete products and systems in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit MasonryAndHardscapes.org. 

A Jam-Packed Exhibit Hall and Enhanced Attendee Experiences Make This a Can’t-Miss Year

Hardscape contractors and dealers, landscape professionals, design professionals and industry students and professors can register at HardscapeNA.com for the $25 early bird rate through Sept. 7.

“HNA is THE place to see products related to every part of this phenomenal trend called ‘outdoor living.’  Where else can you see so many products in one place? The networking is a draw as well. Our industry is filled with amazing people, and this is the best place to meet up with them,” said 2022 attendee Jeremy Martin of Willow Gates Landscaping in Mohnton, PA.

New and returning features at HNA:

• Hardscape House and Outdoor Demonstration Yard allow attendees to learn from live demos, watch the Installer Championships and get behind the controls of equipment.
• By popular demand, the annual HNA Installer Championship will increase the number of teams from 12 to 18.
• The opening keynote will feature Arctic explorer Ben Saunders.
• A Tuesday evening welcome reception at the downtown KICC, will provide free food, drinks and music by the Crashers.
• Education sessions and installer courses offer certification, business skills and marketing tools. New on the lineup this year are two natural stone education sessions: Ask the Natural Stone Experts and Tips for Sourcing Natural Stone & How to Make More Money.
• In the Drone Zone, attendees can test their ability on a flight simulator, and then fly a drone with an expert trainer in the new West Wing exhibit area.
• The Unilock Coffee Stop offers free coffee for attendees.

New this year, attendees are invited to a free arena concert featuring Third Eye Blind and opener Dylan Scott at the KFC Yum! Center in downtown Louisville on Thursday evening.

Access to the co-located Equip Exposition is included with HNA registration. For information, call (888) 580-9960 or visit HardscapeNA.com. 

HNA is produced by the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) and is endorsed by the Brick Industry Association and Natural Stone Institute.

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About Hardscape North America

Hardscape North America (HNA) is THE hardscape show for contractors and dealers/distributors. Its focus is to bring top-notch education including certification courses, products and technology to contractors and installers who build segmental pavements and retaining walls and also to provide networking opportunities. HNA features indoor and outdoor exhibits displaying state-of-the-art tools and products and tradeshow floor demonstrations and offers the latest technology for contractors. Hardscape North America is produced by the Concrete Masonry & Hardscape Association and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association and Natural Stone Institute. To learn more about HNA, visit HardscapeNA.com or call (888) 580-9960.

About CMHA

ICPI-NCMA is now the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA). CMHA is the authority for segmental concrete products and systems, which are the best value and preferred choice for resilient pavement, structures, and living spaces. CMHA promotes the acceptance and use of segmental concrete products and systems in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit MasonryAndHardscapes.org.

Waitlisted Companies Can Reserve Space in the West Wing for 2023

“With every inch of space sold six months ahead of the show, we have companies waiting in line to exhibit,” said Robert Thomas, President & CEO of the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA), which produces HNA. “As our industry and the show continue to grow, our goal is to offer all companies an opportunity to have a presence. If you have products for hardscapers and landscapers, we want you to be here – where your buyers are – at the hardscape industry’s largest event.”

The West Wing is directly connected to the HNA exhibits by Freedom Hall, which is the location of popular features such as the co-located Equip Expo’s Mutt Madness and in-tree arborist demos. Equip will also be expanding its exhibit space into the West Wing, along with other features, including the Drone Zone and lounge areas.

To learn more about exhibiting at HNA, call Cheryl Kessler at (888) 580-9960 or visit www.hardscapena.com/home-exhibitors.

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About Hardscape North America

Hardscape North America (HNA) is THE hardscape show for contractors and dealers/distributors. Its focus is to bring top-notch education including certification courses, products and technology to contractors and installers who build segmental pavements and retaining walls and also to provide networking opportunities. HNA features indoor and outdoor exhibits displaying state-of-the-art tools and products and tradeshow floor demonstrations and offers the latest technology for contractors. Hardscape North America is produced by the Concrete Masonry & Hardscape Association and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association and Natural Stone Institute. To learn more about HNA, visit HardscapeNA.com or call (888) 580-9960.

About CMHA

ICPI-NCMA is now the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA). CMHA is the authority for segmental concrete products and systems, which are the best value and preferred choice for resilient pavement, structures, and living spaces. CMHA promotes the acceptance and use of segmental concrete products and systems in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit MasonryAndHardscapes.org.

HNA, Combined with Equip Expo, Draws Record Numbers to Louisville, KY

Together, HNA and Equip offered nearly 1,000 exhibits, indoors and out. Both show floors were sold out with 186 HNA exhibitors accounting for 51,100 net square feet in the North Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center. In addition, many exhibitors offered hands-on opportunities in the Hardscape House, a 42,000-sq.-ft. pavilion adjacent to the 30-acre Outdoor Demonstration Yard.

The tradeshow floor buzzed as attendees explored new products, tested equipment and made connections with exhibitors.

“We have been very happy and honestly had so many leads after the first day, that we could have left then and called it a success,” said Tyler Sinclair, Redwood Plastics and Rubber, which showcased the company’s Dynamex™ Rise-It Paver Pedestal System.

John Michael Stewart of Stewart Land Designs brought his team from Texas. “The level of technology changes every year, so we enjoy coming to this show to see what’s new in the industry,” he said. “We also come for the networking and to attend some of the education classes, both of which help us do our jobs better.”

“The success of HNA is a testament to our industry’s continued growth as well as ICPI-NCMA’s commitment to bringing the industry together to see the latest in tools, equipment, and products,” said Bob Thomas, ICPI-NCMA president and CEO. “No other event this year showcased so many solutions devoted to the hardscape industry.”

Education at HNA

With education opportunities spanning Tuesday, Oct. 18 – Friday, Oct. 21, attendees were ready to learn about the latest technology, installation techniques and business-building strategies. Many of the sessions were approved for continuing education hours.

• Former professional golfer and broadcaster David Feherty packed the room for Wednesday’s HNA Keynote. This session was included with HNA tradeshow registration.
• 110 attendees participated in the Pre-Show ICPI-NCMA Installer Courses, which were held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel downtown.
• Contractors and dealers were able to choose from 10 education sessions that focused on marketing and sales, recruiting top talent, increasing efficiency and more.
• First-time presenters from Local Roots Landscaping, led six Hardscape Demos on the latest installation techniques.
• 361 contractors and dealers purchased a VIP Pass, which gave them access to all 10 of the education sessions, the six Hardscape Demos and two hardscape workshops for up to a 50% discount.

HNA Competitions

The HNA Installer Championship attracted much attention in the Hardscape House, and the stakes were high with the total prize value exceeding $33,500. Twelve teams competed in the preliminary rounds on Thursday, with the top 4 teams advancing to the final competition on Friday. New this year, each team was sponsored by a hardscape industry organization.

First Place: Shovel & Thumb, sponsored by Belgard – Central Premix
Second Place: Green Ridge Landscaping, sponsored by Fortress Edge Restraints
Third Place: Epic Pavers, sponsored by TX Regional Championship
Fourth Place: Clearwater Summit Group, sponsored by Mutual Materials

The HNA Awards highlight outstanding hardscape projects in the U.S. and Canada and drew a record number of 204 entries. During the awards ceremony on Oct. 20, winners and honorable mention recipients were recognized in 18 categories. The list of winning entries is available at https://www.hardscapena.com/news/2022-hna-awards-winners-and-honorable-mention-recipients-announced.

HNA Sponsors

The 2022 Platinum Sponsors are Belgard Hardscapes, Colmet LLC and Keystone Hardscapes. Gold Sponsors are FORTRESS Engineered Edge Restraints, Nicolock Paving Stones & Retaining Walls, POLYCOR, Probst Inc. and Unilock. The Silver Sponsor is RUBI GROUP. HNA is produced by the ICPI-NCMA and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association and the Natural Stone Institute.

HNA 2023 will be held Oct. 18-20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Details will be available online at www.HardscapeNA.com. For information: (888) 580-9960 or info@hardscapena.com.

Even before the show opened, the exhibit floor for HNA was sold out. This year, 186 exhibitors committed to the show floor accounting for 51,200 in net square feet of space.

HNA saw an excellent turnout in our educational workshops and tradeshow exhibitors reported productive visits and steady traffic in the exhibit hall.

An impressive collection of awards was presented to nearly 40 contractors during the annual HNA Awards Ceremony. Meet all our winners, view the winning project images, photos from the awards ceremony and the awards presentation video.

This year’s Installer Championship tested and recognized the skills, dedication, and passion of hardscape contractors from across North America. Teams that competed in the championship had their understanding of industry best practices and guidelines tested in a race against the clock and other top installers in the industry. A total of 12 teams competed and the championship was captured by Shovel & Thumb, sponsored by Belgard, from Ridgefield, Washington.

“The success of HNA is a testament to our industry’s continued growth as well as ICPI-NCMA’s commitment to bringing the industry together to see the latest in tools, equipment, and products,” said Bob Thomas, ICPI-NCMA president and CEO. “No other event this year showcased so many solutions devoted to the hardscape industry.”

Hardscape North America (HNA) is co-located with Equip Exposition and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association and the Natural Stone Institute. HNA 2023 will take place October 18-20, 2023 in Louisville. Keep an eye on the HNA Website for complete information.

The number of entries received from across North America continues to grow. In 2022, a record 204 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 grow year-over-year and honorees continue to demonstrate dedication to their craft,” said Bob Thomas, ICPI-NCMA President and CEO. “Projects recognized display creativity, attention to detail and design, and collaboration between contractors, designers, and producers to install sustainable and resilient projects.” 

The HNA Awards are produced by ICPI-NCMA and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association (BIA) and Natural Stone Institute (NSI). The 2022 awards program was sponsored by Belgard, iQ Power Tools, Keystone Hardscapes, and Memphis Wood Fire Grills.

HNA Awards organizers and judges are pleased to recognize the 2022 awards recipients. View the winning project images, photos from the awards ceremony and the awards presentation video.

2022 HNA Awards Recipients:

Clay Brick Category

Clay Brick – Residential

• Winner – Haverford PA Private Residence
  • Contractor: Heritage Stone and Marble
  • Producer: Pine Hall Brick Company
  • Designer: Charles E. Hess Jr.
  • Project location: Haverford, PA
• Honorable mention – Wheaton Residence
  • Contractor: Green Grass Landscaping Construction and Maintenance
  • Producer: The Belden Brick Company
  • Designer: Brian Casey, Outdoor Upgrades, Inc.
  • Project location: Wheaton, IL

Clay Brick – Commercial

• Winner – Miami County Courthouse
  • Contractor: Decorative Paving Inc.
  • Producer: The Belden Brick Company
  • Designer: Garmann/Miller Architects-Engineers
  • Project location: Troy, OH
• Honorable mention – Patten Square
  • Contractor: P&C Construction
  • Producer: The Belden Brick Company
  • Designer: WMWA Landscape Architects and ASA Engineering
  • Project location: Chattanooga, TN

Clay Brick – Permeable

• Winner – Ambler Square Park
  • Contractor: GoreCon Inc.
  • Producer: Pine Hall Brick Company
  • Designer: Christopher Green, RLA, LEED AP
  • Project location: Ambler, PA
• Honorable mention – Bridge Park Streetscape
  • Contractor: Environmental Management Inc
  • Producer: Endicott Clay Products
  • Designer: MKSK Architects
  • Project location: Dublin, OH

Concrete Paver Category

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

• Winner – Driveway Courtyard
  • Contractor: Monello Landscape Industries
  • Producer: Techo-Bloc
  • Designers: Joe Monello and Andres Bonilla
  • Project location: Wayne, NJ
• Honorable mention – Peaceable Hill Drive Residence – Pool Deck
  • Contractor: Earthworks Landscape Architects and Contractors, Inc.
  • Producer: County Materials Corporation
  • Designer: Earthworks Landscape Architects and Contractors, Inc.
  • Project location: Hudson, WI

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

• Winner – The Trinity Knot Project
  • Contractor: Royal Stone and Masonry
  • Producer: Cambridge Pavingstones
  • Designer: Shane Herbert
  • Project location: Babylon, NY
• Honorable mention – Peaceable Hill Drive Residence – Driveway
  • Contractor: Earthworks Landscape Architects and Contractors, Inc.
  • Producer: County Materials Corporation
  • Designer: Earthworks Landscape Architects and Contractors, Inc.
  • Project location: Hudson, WI

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

• Winner – Hunter’s Creek Apartments
  • Contractor: PavePro
  • Producer: Belgard
  • Designer: UD Architects
  • Project location: Denton, TX
• Honorable mention – National Western CSU Food
  • Contractor: Creative Hardscape
  • Producer: Keystone Hardscapes
  • Designer: Think Confluence
  • Project location: Denver, CO
• Honorable mention – Courtyard by Marriott – Houston Heights
  • Contractor: Paver Connection
  • Producer: Keystone Hardscapes
  • Designer: Asakura Robinson
  • Project location: Houston, TX

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

• Winner – Wildflower Silver Park
  • Contractor: Precise Paving, Inc.
  • Producer: Belgard
  • Project location: Boca Raton, FL
• Honorable mention – Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology Piazza
  • Contractor: Two Brothers Brick Paving
  • Producer: Unilock
  • Designer: Bryan Grome
  • Project location: Cincinnati, OH

Concrete Paver – Permeable

• Winner – Village of Lakewood – Chautauqua Avenue Green Street Retrofit Project
  • Contractor: RMS Services of WNY, Inc.
  • Producer: Belgard
  • Designer: Barton & Loguidice
  • Project location: Village of Lakewood, NY
• Honorable mention – Destination Backyard
  • Contractor: Willow Gates Landscaping LLC
  • Producer: Techo-Bloc
  • Designer: Jeremy R. Martin
  • Project location: Akron, PA

Segmental Retaining Walls Category

Segmental Retaining Walls – Residential

• Winner – Lakeside Living
  • Contractor: Apple Landscaping Ltd
  • Producer: Belgard
  • Designer: Monique Hamilton
  • Project location: Wauconda, IL
• Honorable mention – Retaining Wall Rehabilitation
  • Contractor: Monello Landscape Industries
  • Producer: Techo-Bloc
  • Designers: Jarret Bernard and Joe Monello
  • Project location: Wayne, NJ

Segmental Retaining Walls – Commercial

• Winner – The Retreat
  • Contractor: Aspen Earthworks
  • Producer: Basalite Concrete Products
  • Project location: Reno, NV
• Honorable mention – Milwaukee Tool – Menomonee Falls
  • Contractor: The Reesman Company
  • Producer: County Materials Corporation
  • Designer: Pinnacle Engineering Group
  • Project location: Menomonee Falls, WI

Combination of Hardscape Products Category

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

• Winner – Wedge Lane
  • Contractor: C-Mac Contracting
  • Producer: ROMEX Canada
  • Designer: Pal Sangha Creative
  • Project location: Whistler, BC
• Honorable mention – Goshen Poolscape and Patio
  • Contractor: Torrison Stone & Garden
  • Producer: Techo-Bloc
  • Designer: Brian Murphy, PLA, ASLA
  • Project location: Goshen, CT
• Honorable mention – Covered Patio with Custom Kitchen
  • Contractor: Monello Landscape Industries
  • Producer: Elegance by NT Trading
  • Designers: Jarret Bernard and Joe Monello
  • Project location: Wayne, NJ

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

• Winner – House on a Hill
  • Contractor: Stone Worthy
  • Producer: Techo-Bloc
  • Designer: Imagine Design
  • Project location: Burr Ridge, IL
• Honorable mention – Forchione Residence
  • Contractor: 9 Trees Landscape Construction
  • Producer: Oberfields
  • Designer: 9 Trees Landscape Construction
  • Project location: Hilliard, OH

Combination of Hardscape Products – Commercial

• Winner – Montage Big Sky
  • Contractor: Colorado Custom Rock
  • Producer: Belgard
  • Project location: Big Sky, MT
• Winner – Central Social District
  • Contractor: PavePro
  • Producer: Keystone Hardscapes
  • Designer: Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers
  • Project location: Van Alstyne,TX

Porcelain Paver Category

Porcelain – Residential

• Winner – Easy Cutting
  • Contractor: CG Hardscapes & Landscape Design
  • Producer: Mirage/Belgard
  • Project location: Victor, NY
• Honorable mention – Backyard Oasis
  • Contractor: Schindler Lawn Care LLC
  • Producer: Daltile
  • Designer: Peyton Schindler
  • Project location: Algona, IA

Porcelain – Commercial

• Winner – MAA Robinson – Apartments
  • Contractor: Stone Tile Group
  • Producer: Mirage/Belgard
  • Project location: Orlando, FL
• Honorable mention – Aspire
  • Contractor: European Pavers Southwest
  • Producer: Mirage/Belgard
  • Designer: Kimley Horn of Orlando
  • Project location: Orlando, FL

Natural Stone Category

Natural Stone

• Winner – Natural Stone Fire Pit Area
  • Contractor: Monello Landscape Industries
  • Producer: Bluestone
  • Designer: Chris Loria
  • Project location: Kinnelon, NJ
• Honorable mention – Warnock Residence
  • Contractor: 9 Trees Landscape Construction
  • Producer: Oberfields
  • Designer: 9 Trees Landscape Construction
  • Project location: Hilliard, OH

Outdoor Living Features Category

Outdoor Living Features

• Winner – Family Retreat
  • Contractor: Bruss Landscaping
  • Producer: Natural Stone/Eden Veneer Stone
  • Designer: Michael Kehl, PLA, CLT
  • Project location: Wheaton, IL
• Honorable mention – Wolverine Kitchen
  • Contractor: American Design & Landscape
  • Producer: Sunset Stone
  • Designer: Steve Bednarchik
  • Project location: Parker, CO

Vintage Installation Category

Vintage Installation

• Winner – Washington Street Mall
  • Contractor: Think Pavers
  • Producer: Pine Hall Brick Company
  • Designer: Remington & Vernick, Engineers
  • Project location: Cape May, NJ
• Honorable mention – Hillside Project
  • Contractor: Majestic Outdoors
  • Producer: Belgard
  • Designer: Majestic Outdoors
  • Project location: Hillsborough, NC

HNA will take place October 19-21, 2022.

NSI members will receive discounts on attendee education and/or exhibiting at the show. For the 2022 show, the Natural Stone Institute will organize a natural stone pavilion and jury the HNA natural stone awards entries. The association’s role will be expanded in 2023 to include coordinating educational seminars that will better equip hardscape professionals with natural stone knowledge.

Partnering with the Hardscape North America show provides NSI with an important opportunity to network with hardscape distributors and share information about sourcing stone from members and training sales teams through online education. “This partnership creates a great opportunity for natural stone quarriers and distributors to expand their network with an important customer base for natural stone,” said NSI CEO Jim Hieb. “Many of our North American quarrier members saw the success of the Natural Stone Pavilion at StonExpo this year and encouraged us to pursue this opportunity. We look forward to bringing this concept to a new audience,” Hieb added.

“Hardscape North America has always enjoyed the presence of natural stone suppliers,” said ICPI Executive Director Charlie McGrath. “The addition of NSI as an endorsing partner gives hardscape professionals direct access to the industry leaders for natural stone education and a larger supplier base from NSI’s membership. We are delighted to welcome NSI and their members to our event,” he added.

To learn more, visit www.hardscapena.com.

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About the Natural Stone Institute

The Natural Stone Institute is a trade association representing every aspect of the natural stone industry. The current membership exceeds 2,000 members in over 50 nations. The association offers a wide array of technical and training resources, professional development opportunities, regulatory advocacy, and networking events. Two prominent publications—the Dimension Stone Design Manual and Building Stone Magazine—raise awareness within the natural stone industry and in the design community for best practices and uses of natural stone.

About the ICPI-NCMA

ICPI-NCMA is the authority for segmental concrete products and systems, which are the best value and preferred choice for resilient pavement, structures, and living spaces. ICPI-NCMA promotes the acceptance and use of segmental concrete products and systems in the United States and Canada.

Award winners will be recognized during the 2022 HNA Awards Ceremony on October 20 during the Hardscape North America trade show at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Winners and honorable mention recipients will be featured on the HNA website and in several industry publications.

Eligible projects include residential and commercial projects in the following categories:

• Clay Brick
• Clay Brick – Permeable
• Concrete Paver
• Concrete Paver – Permeable
• Segmental Retaining Walls
• Combination of Hardscape Products
• Porcelain Paver
• Natural Stone
• Outdoor Living Features
• Vintage Installation

“We have been participating in the HNA Awards for years. We won our first HNA Award in 2009 and we’ve participated annually for 12 straight years,” said 2021 HNA Awards Winner Joe Monello of Monello Landscape Industries. “We are extremely proud of our multiple awards received over the years and with the national recognition HNA provides for Monello Landscape Industries. Thank you HNA!”

All entries, except the Vintage Installation category, must have been completed between November 1, 2018, and June 30, 2022. Vintage installation entries must have been installed before 2012. Projects are juried by industry experts for their excellence in design, craftsmanship, construction, and compatibility.  The entry deadline is September 2, 2022.

The HNA Awards are produced by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and National Concrete Masonry Association (ICPI-NCMA) and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association (BIA) and the Natural Stone Institute (NSI). Sponsors for the HNA Awards include Belgard, iQ Power Tools, Keystone Hardscapes, and Memphis Wood Fire Grills.

Learn more or enter a project.

HNA Awards Sponsors

The HNA Awards are sponsored by Belgard Hardscapes, iQ Power Tools, Keystone Hardscapes, and Memphis Wood Fire Grills. The Awards are produced by ICPI-NCMA and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association and Natural Stone Institute.