Natural Stone Carves a Niche in Hardscape Awards
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Contractors, producers, and designers collected top honors at the 2022 Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards Ceremony here on Oct. 20 -- including some prime examples with natural stone and porcelain paver.
Each year, the program remarkable residential and commercial hardscape projects. Hardscape crews received recognition from industry experts for excellence in project design, quality, compatibility, and construction.
The number of entries received from across North America continues to grow. In 2022, a record 204 projects were submitted across 18 hardscape categories. And, as part of its endorsement of this year's HNA show, the Natural Stone Institute participated in judging of the natural-stone entries. .
The HNA Awards are produced by ICPI-NCMA and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association and Natural Stone Institute. The 2022 awards program was sponsored by Belgard, iQ Power Tools, Keystone Hardscapes, and Memphis Wood Fire Grills.
Outdoor Living Features - Winner
Family Retreat, Wheaton, Ill.
Contractor: Bruss Landscaping Producer: Natural Stone/Eden Veneer Stone Designer: Michael Kehl, PLA, CLT
Outdoor Living - Honorable Mention
Wolverine Kitchen, Parker, Colo.
Contractor: American Design & Landscape Producer: Sunset Stone Designer: Steve Bednarchik
Natural Stone - Winner
Fire Pit Area, Kinnelon, N.J.
Contractor: Monello Landscape Industries Producer: Bluestone Designer: Chris Loria
Natural Stone - Honorable Mention
Warnock Residence, Hilliard, Ohio
Contractor/Designer: 9 Trees Landscape Construction Producer: Oberfields
Combination of Products - Honorable Mention
Forchione Residence, Hilliard, Ohio
Contractor/Designer: 9 Trees Landscape Construction Producer: Oberfields
Porcelain Paver - Winner
Easy Cutting, Victor, N.Y.
Contractor/Designer: CG Hardscapes & Landscape Design Producer: Mirage/Belgard
Porcelain Paver - Honorable Mention
Backyard Oasis, Algona, Iowa
Contractor: Schindler Lawn Care LLC Producer: Daltile Designer: Peyton Schindler ◘
