May 1, 2025
2025 National Awards of Landscape Excellence reveals Circle of Excellence
Top landscape projects from across Canada to be celebrated at national gala in Regina on August 12
This year’s NALE gala will be held Aug. 12, 2025, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Regina in Regina, Sask.
NALE is one of the most prestigious and anticipated events in the Canadian green sector. It unites over 150 landscape horticulture professionals from across the country. The gala recognizes the crews, designers, and companies behind some of Canada’s most outstanding achievements in landscape construction, maintenance, and design.
Each year, members submit their projects to their provincial Awards of Excellence. Top entries are forwarded to the national level, where a panel of expert volunteer judges evaluates submissions and selects the Circle of Excellence — the top three scoring projects in each of the five national award categories. These project teams will be recognized at the gala, showcasing their work throughout the evening, and the highest-scoring winner in each category will be revealed live.
2025 Circle of Excellence Projects
The Caterpillar Award for Residential Landscape ConstructionBeachin – Hutten & Co., Ont.
Connaught Manor – Shaughnessy Estate – Swick’s Landscaping, B.C.
Stairway to Heaven – Pro-Land Landscape Construction, Ont.
The Caterpillar Award for Commercial Landscape Construction
100 King Street West – Urban Garden, Ont.
Highland Gate – Griffith Property Services, Ont.
Innisfil Town Square Development – Rutherford Contracting, Ont.
The Intrigue Media Award for Landscape Design
Agora – Rugged Earth Landscaping, Ont.
The Retreat Gardens Phase 1 – Lavish Gardens, Ont.
The HortProtect Award for Residential Landscape Maintenance
Alpine Reflections – The Landmark Group, Ont.
Mancini Manor – Alladins Landscape Design, Man.
Shaughnessy Shade Garden – Swick’s Landscaping, B.C.
The Home Depot Award for Commercial Landscape Maintenance
Canada Life – Clintar, Ont.
Joseph Brant Museum – Andy’s Home & Lawn Service, Ont.
Uline Edmonton – Land Tec Landscape Contractors, Alta.
Additional National Awards
Alongside the five core categories, CNLA will present three awards selected from among the Circle of Excellence finalists, to recognize:Outstanding Achievement Award for Green Innovation
Outstanding Achievement Award for Landscape Feature
Outstanding Achievement Award for Use of Plants
The following national awards will also be presented:
Green for Life Community Award
For projects that enhance public green spaces in Canadian communities.
Green My City Award
Recognizing a Green Cities Foundation project that connects plants and people for a healthier urban climate.
CiB Award of Distinction
Presented to a Communities in Bloom community that demonstrates excellence in beautification, sustainability, and civic pride.
Network25: The Circle of Excellence Networking Event and Tour – Aug. 13, 2025
Early bird deadline: Register by July 15, 2025, and receive $50 off your registration.Final registration deadline: July 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
Package options:
2-day Full Access Package (Gala, Networking Event and Tour): $395 (members) / $495 (non-members)
Gala + Networking Event: $295 / $395
Gala + Industry Tour: $295 / $395
Networking Event + Tour: $220 / $320
Gala only: $195 / $295
Networking event only: $120 / $220
Industry Tour only: $120 / $220
Register today at: www.cnla.ca/events/nale-network-25
Special thanks to our event sponsors for supporting this industry celebration:
CaterpillarEquinox Desert Planters
Fenchurch General Insurance Company
Greenworks
HortProtect
Intrigue Media
John Deere
Landscape Trades magazine
Lenovo
Makita
Regina Hotel Association
Stanley Black & Decker
Staples
Stihl
The Home Depot
Toro
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