More than 550 members, sponsors, suppliers, and industry professionals celebrated the ACT and NSW’s best in landscape design, construction, and maintenance at the 2025 Landscape Excellence Awards.
Recognised as the pinnacle of accolades for landscapers, the Landscape Excellence Awards highlight innovation, craftsmanship, and dedication across every corner of the industry, from large-scale commercial projects to intimate residential designs.
A total of 33 Gold Medals were presented to deserving recipients at a sold-out gala dinner in November 2025, including ‘Best in Category’ and the ‘Glazed Co. Landscaper of the Year’ titles for outstanding entries in each specialty.
The evening’s host, TV presenter and comedian Claire Hooper, brought her trademark humour and warmth, keeping the audience laughing and inspired throughout the night.
Excellence and leadership
TLA CEO Jodie Dean said the awards were more than a celebration. They were a reflection of the professionalism and creativity that continue to raise the bar across the landscape industry.
“Each year, these awards remind us how far our industry has come,” said Ms Dean. “The amazing projects we see are not only visually stunning, but also show leadership in sustainability, innovation, and design thinking. They’re shaping how outdoor spaces enrich lives, from private gardens to public parks.”
Glazed Co. Landscaper of the Year Awards
• Residential Design: Adam Robinson Design – ‘Bronte Hideaway’
• Residential Construction: Exotic Living – ‘Mosman Hideaway’
• Residential Maintenance: Sydney Garden Maintenance & Landscaping – ‘Abbotsford Cove’
• Commercial & Civil Construction: Regal Innovations – Australian War Memorial
• Commercial Maintenance: Green by Nature – Sydney Park Village
Apprentices of the Year
• Apprentice of the Year – Parks & Gardens: Damon Cavanagh (SureGreen)
• Apprentice of the Year – Landscape Construction: Josh Stow (ED Landscapes)
• Highly Commended: Ashton Simpson (Growth Civil Landscapes) and Ella-Rose Brown (Waltmann’s Landscape Construction) both for Landscape Construction
Landscape Suppliers of the Year
• Supplier of the Year, Residential: Exotic Nurseries & Landscaping
• Supplier of the Year, Commercial: Andreasens Green Wholesale Nurseries
• Supplier of the Year, Best New Product/ Innovation: HIDE Exterior Covers (Skimmer Lids)
Raising the bar
TLA President Shannon Decker praised the calibre of entries and the dedication shown by TLA members.
“The standard of work continues to astonish us,” Mr Decker said. “Every year we see more complexity, creativity, and sustainability built into these projects. It shows that our members aren’t just keeping pace with modern expectations – they’re leading the way in design and construction excellence.”
He thanked the awards judges and commented that they were particularly impressed by the precision of hardscaping, the quality of plant selections, and the thoughtful integration of landscape and lifestyle.
Year for Bronte Hideaway. Image: Orlandosydney.com/The Landscape Association
Sponsors
Long-time supporter Glazed Co. returned as the Platinum Sponsor, with Managing Director Daniel Chamoun presenting the Glazed Co. Landscaper of the Year awards on the night.
“The Landscape Excellence Awards bring our industry together,” said Daniel Chamoun. “We support TLA because it champions collaboration, education, and pride in our craft. As a business that works closely with landscapers every day, we’re passionate about recognising excellence and helping raise the standard for the profession as a whole.”
Gold Awards Sponsors each presented their own categories and included Andreasens Green, Ideal Edging, MBS Building and Landscape, Westrac CAT, and Exotic Nurseries and Landscaping.
Back and building community
In a show of ongoing industry support, TLA once again donated $5.00 from every ticket sold to TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter), a free mental health support service for tradies and blue collar workers.
For the full list of winners, including Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal recipients, go to
landscapeassociation.com.au.