HNA Awards
The annual awards program honoring outstanding residential and commercial hardscape projects!
HNA Awards
The HNA Awards recognize outstanding hardscape projects by teams installing residential and commercial projects. Award winners and honorable mention recipients will be recognized during the 2025 HNA Awards Recognition Presentation and featured on the HNA website and several other industry publications.
Eligible entries span multiple project categories, offering professionals the chance to showcase standout work that reflects quality, creativity, and craftsmanship. Hardscape categories include:
Adhered Thin Veneers
Clay Brick Pavement
Combination of Hardscape Products
Natural Stone Pavement
Outdoor Living Features
Porcelain Paver Pavement
Retaining Walls
Segmental Concrete Pavement
Vintage Installation
View the 2024 HNA Awards Winners and Honorable Mention Recipients here.
Competition Info
2025 Submission Dates
Awards Open: June 2
Early Bird Entry Deadline: July 18
Final Entry Deadline: August 13
Submit early and save on entry fees!
Awards Presentation: October 24
Kentucky Exposition Center
Everything You Need to Know About the HNA Awards
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Why Enter the 2025 HNA Awards?
Winning an HNA Award goes beyond the trophy—it’s your opportunity to gain national recognition at hardscaping’s biggest event, be featured in top trade publications, and build lasting credibility with clients and peers. It’s also a chance to celebrate your team’s hard work, inspire excellence across the industry, and, of course, earn some serious bragging rights.
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Who Can Enter?
The HNA Awards are open to residential and commercial projects from across the hardscape industry. Contractors, distributors, designers, or owners are all encouraged to submit projects to this year’s awards. You do not have to be a CMHA, BIA, or NSI member to enter. However, members receive discounted entry fees.
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How to Make a Submission
All entries are submitted through the portal, where you can start submitting, save your progress, and return at any time before the deadline. CMHA members in good standing have an easy Single Sign-On (SSO) experience with integration between your CMHA member account and the HNA Awards portal.
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Entry Fees
$100
Members (CMHA, BIA, and NSI)
$140
Non-members
Deadline: July 18, 2025
Regular Rates
$200
Members (CMHA, BIA, and NSI)
$240
Non-members
Deadline: August 13, 2025
Early Bird Rates
DISCOUNT!
Featuring Your Best Projects
The popular annual awards program honors outstanding residential and commercial hardscape projects in 9 different categories. Entries feature hardscaping designs for walkways, patios, pool decks, outdoor living kitchens and living spaces, and more!
