January 14, 2025
2025 Awards of Excellence winners
Winners of Landscape Ontario’s Awards of Excellence program were announced during a sold-out evening event held at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport on January 7, 2025.
Exclusive to members of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, the awards program recognizes the breathtaking creativity and master craftsmanship in landscape construction, maintenance, design, lighting and irrigation projects created by landscape and horticulture professionals in Ontario.
Top Awards
Horst Dickert Memorial Award 2025
Awarded to: Rugged Earth Landscaping
For: Aphotic Tranquility
Category: Residential Construction - $50,000-$100,000
This award recognizes the best use of native plant material well integrated into a designed or implemented sustainable landscape. The winner is selected from construction, maintenance or design project submissions. The judges will be focused on three areas of importance: native plants, sustainability and functionality, and aesthetics.
For: Aphotic Tranquility
Category: Residential Construction - $50,000-$100,000
This award recognizes the best use of native plant material well integrated into a designed or implemented sustainable landscape. The winner is selected from construction, maintenance or design project submissions. The judges will be focused on three areas of importance: native plants, sustainability and functionality, and aesthetics.
Neil Vanderkruk Award for Excellence in Design 2025
Awarded to: Kent Ford Design Group Inc.
For: OALA Headquarters Landscape Renewal
Commercial Design
This award goes to the most outstanding and highest overall scoring project in the design categories.
For: OALA Headquarters Landscape Renewal
Commercial Design
This award goes to the most outstanding and highest overall scoring project in the design categories.
Casey van Maris Award 2025
Awarded to: Three Seasons Landscapes
For: Guelph City Hall
Commercial Construction - Over $250,000
In 1997, Landscape Ontario lost one of its most influential and respected members: Mr. Casey van Maris, a founder of the association. To honour his legacy, Landscape Ontario developed an award which, to this day, upholds Casey’s values in the pursuit of excellence. The Casey van Maris award is given to the project awarded the highest marks for execution of unique and innovative design in landscaping.
For: Guelph City Hall
Commercial Construction - Over $250,000
In 1997, Landscape Ontario lost one of its most influential and respected members: Mr. Casey van Maris, a founder of the association. To honour his legacy, Landscape Ontario developed an award which, to this day, upholds Casey’s values in the pursuit of excellence. The Casey van Maris award is given to the project awarded the highest marks for execution of unique and innovative design in landscaping.
Special Awards
Trillium Award 2025Awarded to: Stanely Roszak
Awarded only in exceptional circumstances to an individual achieving an outstanding contribution in the field of horticulture, such as the development of a new plant or technique, or for design of an outstanding project.
Chapter Achievement Award 2025
Awarded to: Wendy Ladd
This award is nominated through a Landscape Ontario Chapter Board of Directors. The individual that is nominated must have demonstrated consistent volunteerism and significant contributions to their respective chapter over a period of many years.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2025
Awarded to: Charlie Kerrigan
This award recognizes a member for outstanding achievement in establishing and growing a successful horticultural business and is under the age of 35 years.
IPM Leadership Award 2025
Awarded to: Kyle Tobin
This award was created in 2012 to recognize leadership in providing hope, looking to the future and contributing to the healthy growth of the industries represented in the IPM Symposium. This individual is nominated by their peers; the recipient determined by the IPM Symposium Committee. This award recognizes a distinguished educator, representative of a company, municipality or supplier, who by his or her achievements in the turf and/or tree industry, has contributed uniquely to enhancing or promoting the future of our industry for mutual and beneficial gain.
2025 Awards of Excellence Winners - Construction
Muskoka Landscapes - Gloucester Pool - Residential Construction $500,000 to $1,000,000.
Rustic Impressions Inc
Timber Haven
Residential Construction - $50,000 - $100,000
Hogan Landscaping Inc
Markham Sanctuary
Residential Construction - $50,000 - $100,000
Rugged Earth Landscaping Inc
Aphotic Tranquility
Residential Construction - $50,000 - $100,000
Plantenance Landscape Group
KICK BACK & RELAX
Residential Construction - $50,000 - $100,000
Northern Oak Landscapes
Fredonia
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
Granite Park Inc
Nesbitt Residence
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
Cedarcroft Landscape & Design Ltd
Cataract Retreat
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Headwaters Landscaping
Choose Joy
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Rustic Impressions Inc
Fireside Elegance
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Oriole Landscaping Ltd
KING'S GARDEN ESCAPE
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Tersigni Landscape Construction Inc.
Entertainment Tonight
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Three Seasons Landscapes
Guelph City Hall
Commercial Construction - Multi-Residential and Industrial - Over $250,000
Three Seasons Landscapes
Guelph City Hall
Balcony or Rooftop Garden
Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd
Urban Eloquence
Residential Construction - $500,000 - $1,000,000
Zeng Landscaping
The Edge of Nature
Residential Construction - $500,000 - $1,000,000
Muskoka Landscapers
Gloucester Pool
Residential Construction - $500,000 - $1,000,000
LandArt
King
Residential Construction - $500,000 - $1,000,000
ProScape Land Design Inc
Chartwell Estate
Residential Construction - $500,000 - $1,000,000
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc
Horse Power Farm
Residential Construction - Over $1,000,000
The Landmark Group
Meadowstone
Residential Construction - Over $1,000,000
Muskoka Landscapers
Back Home
Residential Construction - Over $1,000,000
ProScape Land Design Inc
Hamilton Tudor
Residential Construction - Over $1,000,000
2025 Awards of Excellence Winners - Maintenance
The Landmark Group - Meadowstone - Private Residential Maintenance - 1 acre or more.
The Landmark Group
Meadowstone
Private Residential Maintenance - 1 acre or more
Strathmore Landscape Contractors
Loto Québec Sèige social
Non-Turf Maintenance
2025 Awards of Excellence Winners - Design
Kent Ford Design Group Inc - OAA Headquarters Landscape Renewal - Commerical Design.
Plantenance Landscape Group
SMALL BUT LOVELY
Private Residential Design - Under 2,500 sq ft
K Freidorf Ltd.
Richards Residence
Private Residential Design - 2,500 to 5,000 sq ft
TLC Landscaping Design + Pools (Tender Lawn Care ULC)
West Coast Vibes
Private Residential Design - 2,500 to 5,000 sq ft
TLC Landscaping Design + Pools (Tender Lawn Care ULC)
California...here we come
Private Residential Design - 2,500 to 5,000 sq ft
Vaast Design Studio
Sandy Bay
Private Residential Design - 5,000 sq ft or more
Kent Ford Design Group Inc
OAA Headquarters Landscape Renewal
Commercial Design
2025 Awards of Excellence Winners - Lighting
DiMarco Landscape Lighting - Miller Project - Landscape Lighting Design and Installation $10,000-$30,000.
Moonstruck Lighting Ltd
Roof Top Oasis
Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - Over $30,000
Luxury Light
Resort Living
Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - Over $30,000
DiMarco Landscape Lighting
Miller Project
Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - $10,000 - $30,000
Moonstruck Lighting Ltd
Welcome Home
Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - $10,000 - $30,000
Luxury Light
Lighting Elegance
Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - $10,000 - $30,000
2025 Awards of Excellence Winners - Irrigation
Empire Garden Lawn Sprinklers Ltd - Sugarbush Estate - Water Conservation Award, Potable Water.
Empire Green Lawn Sprinklers Ltd
Sugarbush Estate
Water Conservation Award, Potable Water
2025 Awards of Merit Winners - Construction
Action Home ServicesCenterpiece
Residential Construction - $10,000 - $25,000
Infinite Possibilities Group Inc
A Walk Above - Front Yard Transformation
Residential Construction - $25,000 - $50,000
RESCON / OA Porter May Construction Inc.
Project Lakeshore
Residential Construction - $25,000 - $50,000
Cudmore's Landscape & Design Ltd.
Modern Hygge
Residential Construction - $50,000 - $100,000
It's About Thyme Inc
Sportsman Hill Farm
Residential Construction - $50,000 - $100,000
M.E. Contracting
Luxurious Oasis
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
Creo Concepts Inc
Private Serenity
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
The Landmark Group
High Tide
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
Griffith Property Services Ltd
A Countryside Classic
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
Dr. Landscape Inc.
"It's Just Perfect!"
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
Green Apple Landscaping
Small Backyard, Big Possibilites
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
Retreat Landscape Design
Plum Ridge Retreat
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
Garden Holistics Inc
Entertainer's Family Retreat
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
Green Apple Landscaping
Hillside Harmony: Modern Minimalist Parking Pad
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
Royal Stone Landscaping & Design Ltd.
Tranquil Connection
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
Niagara Outdoor
Farmhouse Retreat
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
Tersigni Landscape Construction Inc.
Night Moves
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
Niagara Outdoor
Biome at Decew
Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
DeKorte's Landscaping Ltd
Stonegage Project
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Precision Landscaping
Slabs Slabs Slabs
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Headwaters Landscaping
The Gathering Spot
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
LandArt
Sumac
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Cedar Springs Landscape Group
Tranquil Lines
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Cedar Springs Landscape Group
Nature's Edge
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Flattery Design
Fallingbrook
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Flattery Design
Lauderdale
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Retreat Landscape Design
Bocce Ball Retreat
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Shademaster Landscaping Ltd
Lakeside Living
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Abloom Landscape Contractor Inc
McManus Project
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Whitby Shores Landscaping Ltd
Glenwood
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Kenneth Morgan Pools & Landscaping Ltd
Home Sweet Home
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Tersigni Landscape Construction Inc.
The Cat's Meow
Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000
Oakridge Group Inc
TFS - Toronto's International School
Commercial Construction - Multi-Residential and Industrial - $100,000 - $250,000
Rutherford Contracting Ltd
Celebration Park
Commercial Construction - Multi-Residential and Industrial - Over $250,000
Griffith Property Services Ltd
Perfect Spaces
Special Interest Construction
Griffith Property Services Ltd
The Woodland Sports Court
Special Interest Construction
Niagara Outdoor
Under Cover Entertainer
Special Interest Construction
Retreat Landscape Design
River Run Retreat
Water Features
Hank Deenen Landscaping Ltd
Trent University Durham - Medicine Garden
Theme Gardens
Higgins Hardscape
Findlay Ave
Residential Construction - $500,000 - $1,000,000
Cedar Springs Landscape Group
Level Up
Residential Construction - $500,000 - $1,000,000
Oakridge Group Inc
Avery Circle
Residential Construction - $500,000 - $1,000,000
ProScape Land Design Inc
Chartwell Modern
Residential Construction - $500,000 - $1,000,000
Elements Hardscaping Inc
Gilnockie Reinvisioned
Residential Construction - Over $1,000,000
Cedar Springs Landscape Group
Classic Meets Contemporary
Residential Construction - Over $1,000,000
Rustic Impressions Inc
Refined Elegance on Glasgow
Residential Construction - Over $1,000,000
Cedar Springs Landscape Group
Buckdown Resort
Residential Construction - Over $1,000,000
2025 Awards of Merit Winners - Maintenance
Boot's Landscaping & Maintenance LtdCIBC Richmond Hill
Corporate Building Maintenance - Under 2 acres
2025 Awards of Merit Winners - Lighting
Linton Landscaping & Turf Management LtdGilnockie Reinvisioned
Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - Over $30,000
Rustic Impressions Inc
Tranquil Nights on Glasgow
Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - Over $30,000
Higgins Hardscape
Malton Project - Lighting
Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - $10,000 - $30,000
Rustic Impressions Inc
Serene Illumination
Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - $10,000 - $30,000
OGS Property Services/Greenturf Irrigation Systems
Cemetery Road, Uxbridge
Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - $10,000 - $30,000
OGS Property Services/Greenturf Irrigation Systems
Lincoln Green Dr., Markham
Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - $10,000 - $30,000
2025 Awards of Merit Winners - Design
K Freidorf Ltd.Francolini Residence
Private Residential Design - Under 2,500 sq ft
WKND Landscape Design
House of Falconer
Private Residential Design - 2,500 to 5,000 sq ft
Jennifer Hayman Design Group Inc
Scenic Landing
Private Residential Design - 2,500 to 5,000 sq ft
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc
Horse Power Farms
Private Residential Design - 5,000 sq ft or more
The Landmark Group
Windrush
Private Residential Design - 5,000 sq ft or more
Vaast Design Studio
Hamer Bay
Private Residential Design - 5,000 sq ft or more
2025 Awards of Merit Winners - Irrigation
Empire Green Lawn Sprinklers LtdFriday Harbour West Island
Water Conservation Award, Non-Potable Water
To see video highlights and a full replay of the 2025 Awards of Excellence ceremony, as well as a list of all winners (current and previous) and complete rules for entry, visit LOawards.com.
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