Incredible hardscaping projects miss out on top scores every year at the HNA Awards because of missteps in the submission process. Whether you’re entering for the first time or are a seasoned pro looking to improve your chances, understanding what NOT to do…

Each year, the Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards celebrate the best in hardscaping and behind every winning project is a story of creativity, skill, and purpose. But what exactly makes a submission stand out? We asked a few of our judges to share…

Hardscape North America (HNA) is raising the bar on industry education with an exciting slate of new and expanded learning opportunities at this year’s show, October 22-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. From cutting-edge technical sessions to hands-on demos and expert-led roundtables, this year’s lineup is designed to give hardscape and landscape professionals practical tools they can apply immediately to their businesses.

With updated category descriptions and expanded options, it’s easier than ever to find the perfect place for your project to shine in the 2025 HNA Awards! Not sure where to start? Here’s a closer look at four standout categories you should consider for your 2025 submission.

Want to increase your chances of winning an HNA Award? Submit more than one entry.

Entrants who stand out often submit different projects across multiple categories or even submit multiple projects in the same category (as long as each one meets the criteria).

The countdown is on! Submissions for the 2025 HNA Awards are officially open and this year’s competition is shaping up to be the most exciting one yet. Now’s the time to jump in, put your work forward, and make your mark!

Hardscape North America (HNA), the premier trade show for hardscape and landscape professionals, has launched an exciting new registration sweepstakes* for 2025 attendees. Beginning May 23 through August 29, one registrant will be randomly selected each Friday to win a $100 gift card – just for signing up to attend.

Registration is now open for the must-attend hardscape event of the year, and the spring pricing promotion offers big savings. Hardscape North America, set for October 22-24, promises an exceptional experience as thousands of industry professionals gather at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Hardscape contractors, landscapers, and dealers can secure their spot at the unbeatable $25* rate by registering before May 31 at HardscapeNA.com

HNA Awards winners and honorable mention recipients announced for 2024!

Hardscape North America (HNA), the industry’s leading trade show for hardscape professionals, has sold out exhibit space after a significant expansion of its footprint for the 2024 event. HNA will take place October 16-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The 58,400 square-feet sold-out space includes the main exhibit hall, the newly added West Wing exhibit hall, and the outdoor demonstration areas.

One of Hardscape North America’s most unique attractions, the Hardscape House, is the hub of HNA’s outdoor exhibits. In addition to hands-on testing, this outdoor pavilion is the location of two popular show features – the Hardscape Demos where attendees can watch and learn the latest techniques from expert installers, and the Installer Championship where teams from across North America race against the clock as they compete for valuable cash and prizes.

From interactive demos to business-boosting classroom sessions, Hardscape North America has the real-world content hardscapers and landscapers need to increase sales and build their profits.

Registration is open for Hardscape North America and plans are in the works for an extraordinary event at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Oct. 16-18. The earlier you register the more you’ll save.

NTP Events, the leader in the face-to-face events industry, announced its partnership with the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) as the new show management company for Hardscape North America (HNA).

HNA, Combined with Equip Expo, Brought the Industry Together for a Super-Charged Event. The hardscape and landscape industry converged in Louisville, Kentucky October 18-20 for a record-setting Hardscape North America!

HNA Awards winners and honorable mention recipients announced

With more exhibits than ever and attendee registration 21% ahead of this time last year, Hardscape North America, set for October 18-20, is already breaking records. When the North Wing exhibit hall sold out in April, show organizers expanded into the expo center’s West Wing. Now that space is sold out and 207 companies will cover 56,850 sq. ft. indoors and 14,300 sq. ft. in the Hardscape House.

Whether your project(s) best fits into one category or multiple, you’re not limited to only one submission. If you have a portfolio of projects that you’re looking for an opportunity to showcase, we want to see them!

As you work on your application(s) for the 2023 HNA Awards, we want to help your project(s) stand out to the judges who will be reviewing submissions. There are two things that you can do to help ensure your application pops.

Members of the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association, the Brick Industry Association, and/or the Natural Stone Institute qualify you for a discount submission fee to the HNA Awards!