Exploring This Year's HNA Award-Winning Designs

Master craftsmanship takes center stage. From intricate permeable paver driveways that seamlessly blend performance and aesthetics to breathtaking multi-level outdoor living retreats, the winners of the Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards showcase the absolute pinnacle of our industry.

As part of our complete coverage from Louisville, Hardscape Magazine is taking a closer look at the standout, award-winning projects from this year’s competition. Join us as we break down the innovative designs, exceptional material selections, and technical mastery that earned these top contractors and designers national recognition.

Prestige Residence

Combination of Hardscape Products – Residential (more than 3,000 sf)

Winner – Prestige Residence – Lorraine, Quebec

Contractor: Hurbain

Producer: Rinox

Designer: Guillaume Henry

2CG Bodega Dunes Reno Project

Combination of Hardscape Products – Residential (less than 3,000 sf)

Winner – 2CG Bodega Dunes Reno Project – Reno, NV

Contractor: 2 Crazy Gardeners

Producer: Basalite Concrete Products

Designer: Will Johnson, 2 Crazy Gardeners

Oaks Academy

Segmental Concrete Pavement – Commercial (less than 15,000 sf)

Winner – Oaks Academy – Spokane Valley, WA

Contractor: Segmental Systems, Inc.

Producer: Belgard

Designer: Architects West

Powell Family Backyard Oasis

Porcelain Paver Pavement – Residential

Winner – Powell Family Backyard Oasis – Powhatan, VA

Contractor: Glen Allen Grounds

Producer: Daltile Xteriors

Designer: CreativeScapes - Chris Johannsen

Erie Airpark

Porcelain Paver Pavement – Residential

Honorable Mention – Erie Airpark – Erie, CO

Contractor: Rock N Roll Stoneworks

Producer: Belgard/Mirage

Designer: Jordan Jackson

The Hampton Retreat in Fenwick: A Coastal Crown

Clay Brick Pavement – Residential

Winner – The Hampton Retreat in Fenwick: A Coastal Crown – Fenwick Island, DE

Contractor: Yard Designs Inc.

Producer: Pine Hall Brick Company

Designer: Bryan T. LeCompte

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Congratulations to the nominees and winners of these outstanding projects. You can find the full list of 2026 HNA award winners here.

Stay tuned for future issues of Hardscape Magazine in 2027 where we'll interview some winning contractors for a full feature on their projects.