September 10, 2024
2024 National Awards of Landscape Excellence winners announced
Winners of the 21st annual National Awards of Landscape Excellence (NALE) were announced live on Aug. 7, 2024 during a special gala event held at Delta Hotels Dartmouth in Nova Scotia. The sold-out event was attended by more than 150 members of the industry from across the country, representing a cross section of the horticultural trades.
The NALE recognize Canadian companies that have actively participated in significantly raising the level of professionalism in the landscape industry. Each province nominates members from the provincial awards competitions that are then entered into the NALE. Each province may enter up to three entries per category, for a total of 15 entries per association in the various landscape construction, maintenance and design categories.
Other awards include the CNLA President’s Award, Garden Centre and Grower of Distinction, and the Green for Life Awards that recognize significant contributions made to the ornamental horticulture sector by an individual, corporation or community.
Congratulations to this year’s winners! The recognition is well deserved for all their outstanding work, which significantly raises the level of professionalism in the landscape industry.
Sponsored by HortProtect
Sponsored by HortProtect
Sponsored by Intrigue Media
Sponsored by Intrigue Media
Green for Life Community Award: RCAF 100 Pennfield Ridge Air Force Memorial site, N.B.
For: Urban Spa
Sponsored by Caterpillar
2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The RCAF 100 Pennfield Ridge Air Force Memorial in New Brunswick was established with flower beds, tree plantings and granite tablets honouring 70 men whose lives were lost at this air base. Funded by $250,000 from the Charlotte County community, over 130 trees have been planted by local students, who also gained horticultural experience.
Green for Life Industry Award: Rohan Harrison
Rohan Harrison is an Accredited Organic Land Care Practitioner, leads the Grounds Department at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. Influenced by his family’s farming background, he studied agronomy and now oversees 100 acres of land, practicing 100 per cent organic care. Harrison’s work highlights the healing power of green spaces, aligning with Sunnybrook’s mission to promote health and well-being through sustainable horticulture.
Green for Life Industry Award: Ben Floyd
Ben Floyd from Nature’s Reflections Landscaping volunteered time and materials to help students at New Germany Rural High School in Nova Scotia embark on a new initiative to build a school garden. Students learn about landscaping by beautifying the school’s grounds, which now includes raised beds, a fruit tree orchard, grow light systems and a hydroponic grow tower. Projects included landscaping the school’s front, enhancing the greenhouse and maintaining garden beds. Their efforts have inspired students to consider careers in landscaping.
CNLA President’s Award: Awarded to CNLA past president Bruce Hunter
After studying Bio Sciences and Agricultural Management, Hunter began his career in landscape construction (1976-1985). In 1986, he founded Hunter Landscape Design, shifting to residential services and joined BCLNA in 1990. He led the Landscape Certification Program, serving as chair for BCLNA (1995-2001) and CNLA (1996-2001). He later chaired Landscape Canada and CNLA’s Executive Committee, with governance becoming a focus during his CNLA presidency (2017-2019).
The NALE recognize Canadian companies that have actively participated in significantly raising the level of professionalism in the landscape industry. Each province nominates members from the provincial awards competitions that are then entered into the NALE. Each province may enter up to three entries per category, for a total of 15 entries per association in the various landscape construction, maintenance and design categories.
Other awards include the CNLA President’s Award, Garden Centre and Grower of Distinction, and the Green for Life Awards that recognize significant contributions made to the ornamental horticulture sector by an individual, corporation or community.
Congratulations to this year’s winners! The recognition is well deserved for all their outstanding work, which significantly raises the level of professionalism in the landscape industry.
2024 National Awards of Landscape Excellence winners:
Trim Landscaping, Halifax, N.S.
Caterpillar Award for Commercial Landscape Construction
For: Queen’s Marque
Fossil Landscape Construction, Vancouver, B.C.
Caterpillar Award for Residential Landscape Construction
For: 49th Parallel
Para Space Landscaping, Vancouver, B.C.
Commercial Landscape Maintenance Award
For: ProdigySponsored by HortProtect
Snider Turf & Landscape Care Ltd., Waterloo, Ont.
Residential Landscape Maintenance Award
For: Modernly FormalSponsored by HortProtect
Jennifer Hayman Design Group Inc., Barrie, Ont.
Landscape Design Award
For: Urban SpaSponsored by Intrigue Media
Atlantic Gardens, Middle Sackville, N.S.
Grower and Garden Centre of Distinction Award
For: Urban SpaSponsored by Intrigue Media
Green for Life Community Award: RCAF 100 Pennfield Ridge Air Force Memorial site, N.B.
For: Urban Spa
Sponsored by Caterpillar
2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The RCAF 100 Pennfield Ridge Air Force Memorial in New Brunswick was established with flower beds, tree plantings and granite tablets honouring 70 men whose lives were lost at this air base. Funded by $250,000 from the Charlotte County community, over 130 trees have been planted by local students, who also gained horticultural experience.
Green for Life Industry Award: Rohan Harrison
Rohan Harrison is an Accredited Organic Land Care Practitioner, leads the Grounds Department at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. Influenced by his family’s farming background, he studied agronomy and now oversees 100 acres of land, practicing 100 per cent organic care. Harrison’s work highlights the healing power of green spaces, aligning with Sunnybrook’s mission to promote health and well-being through sustainable horticulture.
Green for Life Industry Award: Ben Floyd
Ben Floyd from Nature’s Reflections Landscaping volunteered time and materials to help students at New Germany Rural High School in Nova Scotia embark on a new initiative to build a school garden. Students learn about landscaping by beautifying the school’s grounds, which now includes raised beds, a fruit tree orchard, grow light systems and a hydroponic grow tower. Projects included landscaping the school’s front, enhancing the greenhouse and maintaining garden beds. Their efforts have inspired students to consider careers in landscaping.
CNLA President’s Award: Awarded to CNLA past president Bruce Hunter
After studying Bio Sciences and Agricultural Management, Hunter began his career in landscape construction (1976-1985). In 1986, he founded Hunter Landscape Design, shifting to residential services and joined BCLNA in 1990. He led the Landscape Certification Program, serving as chair for BCLNA (1995-2001) and CNLA (1996-2001). He later chaired Landscape Canada and CNLA’s Executive Committee, with governance becoming a focus during his CNLA presidency (2017-2019).