Celebrating Excellence in Hardscape Installations

LOUISVILLE, KY -- With more than $18,000 in prizes on the line, 12 teams competed in the annual Hardscape North America (HNA) Installer Championship in the Hardscape House. The top four teams from Thursday’s preliminary rounds advanced to Friday’s finals. Each team was sponsored by a hardscape industry organization.
- First Place: Pavers by Porter, sponsored by Outdoor Living Supply
This marks their third consecutive championship win. Under event rules, Pavers by Porter will retire from competition, opening the door for a new champion in 2026. - Second Place: Authentic Willow, sponsored by SHS Distributors
- Third Place: Epic Pavers, sponsored by Whiz-Q Stone and Keystone Hardscapes
- Fourth Place: 9 Trees Landscape Construction, sponsored by Keystone Hardscapes
Ready to compete in 2026? Fill out the interest form to let us know.
The HNA Awards celebrated excellence across the U.S. and Canada, drawing 192 project entries. Winners and honorable mentions were recognized in 18 hardscape categories during the awards ceremony on October 23rd. The list of winning entries, along with a link to photos, is available at https://bit.ly/43U1P8n.
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