Annual Awards for Outstanding Hardscape Projects in the U.S. and Canada

The HNA Awards celebrate top-tier craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation in residential and commercial hardscaping. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or submitting for the first time, the HNA Awards are your opportunity to showcase your best work, gain national recognition, and celebrate with the hardscape community in Louisville this October.

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2025 AWARD CATEGORIES

Award #	Category	Market	Area
1	Segmental Concrete Pavement	Residential	3,000 SF or less
2	Segmental Concrete Pavement	Residential	More than 3,000 SF
3	Segmental Concrete Pavement	Commercial	15,000 SF or less
4	Segmental Concrete Pavement	Commercial	More than 15,000 SF
5	Segmental Concrete Pavement - Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP)	Residential/Commercial
6	Clay Brick Pavement	Residential
7	Clay Brick Pavement	Commercial
8	Porcelain Paver Pavement	Residential
9	Porcelain Paver Pavement	Commercial
10	Natural Stone Pavement	Residential/Commercial
11	Combination of Hardscape Products	Residential	3,000 SF or less
12	Combination of Hardscape Products	Residential	More than 3,000 SF
13	Combination of Hardscape Products	Commercial
14	Retaining Walls	Residential
15	Retaining Walls	Commercial
16	Adhered Thin Veneers	Residential
17	Adhered Thin Veneers	Commercial
18	Outdoor Living Features	Residential/Commercial
19	Vintage Installation	Residential/Commercial

Projects for consideration in Categories 1-18 must have been completed between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2025.
Projects for Category 19 must have been installed before 2016.

HNA Awards Deadlines

Open Date: June 2, 2025
Early Bird Deadline: July 18, 2025
Final Deadline: August 13, 2025

HNA Awards Submission Fees

Early Bird Entry Fees (Through July 18, 2025):
- Members (CMHA, BIA, and NSI): $100
- Non-members: $140
Regular Entry Fees:
- Members (CMHA, BIA, and NSI): $200
- Non-members: $240

Click here to see the 2024 Winners!

If you'd like to sponsor the HNA Awards, please contact Christine von Steiger for more details.