Who can submit an entry to the 2026 HNA Awards?
The HNA Awards are open to anyone with a great hardscape project to share!
The HNA Awards are designed to showcase excellence across the entire industry, which means they are open to professionals at every level, from seasoned veterans to first-time entrants. No matter your company size, specialty, or role in the industry, what matters most is the quality of the work you bring forward.
A Platform for Contractors and Installers to Showcase Craftsmanship
For contractors and installers, the HNA Awards represent a powerful opportunity to highlight the skill and precision that go into every project. From the first paver set to the final cut, your craftsmanship is what brings a design to life. Whether you run a one-person operation or manage multiple crews across a large region, the judging process is designed to evaluate the work itself, not the size of the company behind it.
If you’ve completed a project that reflects your standards and expertise, this is your chance to put it in front of top industry judges who understand exactly what it takes to deliver work at that level.
A Place for Designers to Share Their Vision and Creative Excellence
Behind every standout hardscape project is a thoughtful and well-executed design. Designers play a critical role in shaping spaces that are not only functional but visually compelling.
If you’ve created a design that balanced beauty and function, one that used color, texture, pattern, and shape to deliver something truly special, the HNA Awards offer a platform to bring that vision to a wider audience. This is an opportunity to demonstrate how strong design thinking elevates the entire project.
A Way for Distributors and Suppliers to Highlight the Power of the Right Materials
Distributors serve as a vital connection between innovative products and the professionals who bring them to life in the field. The HNA Awards provide a meaningful way to showcase projects where material selection played a key role in the outcome.
By submitting an entry featuring a client, you can illustrate how the right products, delivered at the right time, contribute to exceptional results and help push the industry forward.
A Place for Producers to Showcase Products in Real-World Applications
For producers, the HNA Awards offer a unique perspective on product performance. Your materials are ultimately judged by how they perform in real-world environments, and these awards give you the opportunity to highlight that proof. By submitting projects on behalf of your clients, you can demonstrate how your products contribute to successful installations and enduring designs, reinforcing their value through tangible results.
Get the Recognition Your Work Deserves
No matter your role within the hardscape industry, the HNA Awards exist to ensure that great work does not go unnoticed. This is your opportunity to gain recognition, share your achievements, and contribute to a broader conversation about excellence in hardscaping.
Take the time to gather the strongest projects and submit them. The Early Bird deadline is July 8 and the final submission date is August 5.
