2023 Hardscape Awards Accepting Entries

HERNDON, Va. — Entries for the 2023 Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards are now being accepted online. The entry deadline is Sept. 1.

The popular annual awards program honors outstanding residential and commercial hardscape projects in nine different categories. Entries feature hardscaping designs for walkways, patios, pool decks, outdoor living kitchens and living spaces, and driveways as well as commercial plazas and streets.

Eligible projects include residential and commercial projects in the following categories:

  • Natural Stone
  • Combination of Hardscape Products
  • Outdoor Living Feature
  • Vintage Installation
  • Porcelain Paver
  • Clay Brick
  • Clay Brick – Permeable
  • Concrete Paver
  • Concrete Paver – Permeable
  • Segmental Retaining Walls


All entries, except the Vintage Installation category, must have been completed between Nov. 1, 2019, and June 30 of this year. Vintage installation entries must have been installed before 2013.

Projects are juried by industry experts for their excellence in design, craftsmanship, construction, and compatibility. The entry deadline is September 1, 2023; to submit, go here.

Award winners will be recognized during the Hardscape North America trade show on Oct. 18-20 in Louisville, Ky. The HNA Awards Ceremony will take place at the Kentucky Exposition Center on October 19.

“The HNA Awards program is not merely a recognition of excellence in hardscape design; it is the transformative catalyst that propels winners to new heights,” said Robert Thomas, president and CEO of the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association. “Annually, the program showcases the ‘best of the best’ in our industry, including creativity, innovation and expertise. I can’t wait to see all the exceptional projects submitted this year!”

The HNA Awards are produced by the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association (BIA) and the Natural Stone Institute (NSI). Sponsors for the HNA Awards include iQ Power Tools, Keystone Hardscapes, and Regions Enerbank.

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