Landscape Ontario members and projects recognized as the best in the province

Winners of Landscape Ontario’s Awards of Excellence program were announced during a sold-out evening event at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport on Jan. 6, 2026.

Exclusive to members of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, the annual program celebrates the creativity, innovation and excellence within the landscape construction,
maintenance, design, lighting and irrigation sectors, as well as the longstanding efforts of individuals who work selflessly to advance the profession.

All entries were reviewed by a panel of judges. Projects scoring between 80-89 per cent were given an Award of Merit, and those scoring 90-100 earned an Award of Excellence.

SPECIAL AWARDS

LEGACY AWARD 2026 – TERRY CHILDS

LEGACY AWARD 2026 – ROB TESTER

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD 2026 – DANIEL CORNACCHIA

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2026 – ROCKSCAPE

CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2026 – JON DURZI

PEER TO PEER MENTORSHIP AWARD 2026 – SCOTT HINEMAN

WOMEN OF INFLUENCE AWARD 2026 – EMILY KEOWN

WOMEN OF INFLUENCE AWARD 2026 – JENNIFER DAVIES

2026 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS

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