Ready, Set, Build: The Ultimate Hardscape Showdown
HNA Installer Championship Returns with $18,000 in Prizes
Louisville, KY (October 3, 2025) – The stage is set for one of the industry’s most exciting competitions: the HNA National Installer Championship. One team will be crowned Champion and lift the prestigious Taylor Cup – the ultimate symbol of excellence in the hardscape industry. A total of 12 teams will compete October 23-24 at Hardscape North America (HNA) in Louisville, Kentucky – only one competition spot remains available. In addition, sponsorship opportunities are available for companies eager to support top talent and showcase their brand in front of thousands of hardscape professionals.
The Installer Championship is where the industry’s best crews prove their skill under pressure. Teams of three have just 60 minutes to transform raw materials into intricate paver designs. Every move is judged for precision, creativity, safety, and adherence to industry best practices. With cash and equipment prizes totaling nearly $18,000, the top four teams will take home amazing prize packages.
This year’s lineup includes defending champions Pavers by Porter from Reno, Nevada, as well as the top two teams from the National Collegiate Landscape Competition. The competition begins with preliminary rounds on Thursday, October 23, and the top four teams will advance to the finals on Friday, October 24, where one crew will be crowned the 2025 HNA Installer Champion and have their name added to the distinguished list of contractors engraved on the Taylor Cup.
“This event is an exciting way to showcase the craftsmanship, speed, and strategy of the hardscape industry,” said Robert Bowers, Vice President of Engineering, Hardscapes for the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association, which produces HNA. “It’s a must-see competition for attendees and a unique opportunity for sponsors to be part of the action.”
All HNA attendees have access to the Hardscape House where the competition will take place. Spectators gather to cheer on their favorite teams, witness dramatic transformations, and take home fresh inspiration for their own projects.
Ready to compete or sponsor a future team? Visit hardscapena.com/installer-awards for details and sponsorship opportunities.
Register to Attend HNA
HNA registration fees are only $60 through October 19, 2025. Registration at the show is $120.* HNA’s co-location with Equip Exposition offers attendees access to both shows with one badge and more than 1,100 total exhibits, extensive outdoor demo areas, and unmatched networking opportunities.
Register today at HardscapeNA.com.
HNA is produced by the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) and is endorsed by the Brick Industry Association (BIA) and Natural Stone Institute (NSI). Platinum Sponsors: Belgard and Colmet; Gold Sponsors: iQ Power Tools and Nicolock Paving Stones & Retaining Walls; Silver Sponsor: Keystone Hardscapes.
Installer Championship event sponsors include Belgard, How to Hardscape, iQ Power Tools, Pave Tool Innovators, Regency Wire, and Weber MT. Team sponsors include Belgard, iQ Power Tools, Keystone Hardscapes, Lake Landscape & Mason Supplies, Outdoor Living Supply, Permaloc, Scott's Power Equipment, SHS Distributors, and Whiz-Q Stone.
*Registration for non-exhibiting vendors, 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 to provide networking opportunities. HNA features indoor and outdoor exhibits displaying state-of-the-art tools and products and trade show floor demonstrations and offers the latest technology for contractors. To learn more about HNA, visit HardscapeNA.com or call (888) 580-9960. The show is produced by the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association and co-located with Equip Exposition.
About CMHA
The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (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.
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