Hardscape North America Awards Honor Best Projects
The latest award-winning firms provide a new industry benchmark for homeowners planning high-quality outdoor renovations.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Landscaping
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The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association has announced the winners of the 2026 Hardscape North America Awards. The competition recognizes excellence in craftsmanship across more than 2.2 million square feet of landscape projects in the United States and Canada.
Why it matters
These awards spotlight high-quality construction standards and innovative design techniques in the industry. For homeowners, the program serves as a benchmark for evaluating professional craftsmanship when planning outdoor living projects.
The 2026 competition evaluated 135 submissions representing 2.2 million square feet of total work. Projects were drawn from 25 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces.
The players
Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association
An industry trade group that produces the annual hardscape awards program to promote professional construction standards.
Brick Industry Association
A national trade association that provides technical resources and industry advocacy, serving as a program endorser.
Natural Stone Institute
An international trade association representing the natural stone industry that supports program excellence through official endorsement.
The details
Projects were submitted to the association for evaluation by industry experts who score entries based on craftsmanship and adherence to professional hardscaping standards. The program covers a diverse range of work, including residential combination projects exceeding 3,000 square feet, to identify and reward builders who demonstrate superior technical execution.
Timeline
2026 marked the year the Hardscape North America Awards took place.
2027 is the scheduled year for the next competition cycle.
The Home Front
These awards provide a recognized industry benchmark for exterior masonry and stone installation quality across North America. The annual event tracks with broader trends in outdoor living space expansion, where homeowners increasingly prioritize durable, professional-grade hardscape design.
When vetting contractors for your next stone or masonry project, use these award-winning standards as a baseline for expected project quality. Request portfolios that demonstrate similar technical precision to the high-volume work recognized in the 2026 competition.
The takeaway
The HNA Awards provide homeowners with a reliable list of firms that meet rigorous North American masonry and stone installation standards. Use this annual list to identify high-quality contractors for your upcoming deck, patio, or landscape renovation projects.
Further reading
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