Congratulations 2024 recipients!

The BCLNA recognizes a high standard of expertise in the landscape trade through the annual BC Landscape Awards of Excellence.  These prestigious awards recognize the year’s best in creating exceptional gardens and honour the outstanding skill and workmanship of BC’s landscape professionals in various project categories, ranging from $5,000 to more than $120,000.

In late summer each year, landscape installation, maintenance and design firms submit their best projects of the season. These projects are evaluated against rigorous criteria by seven highly accredited judges who are selected from various sectors of the horticulture industry, including municipal/public gardens, nurseries, landscape companies, landscape architecture firms, educational institutions, garden communications and garden centres.

The 2024 recipients are:

Presented To:

Shaughnessy Estate

Shaughnessy Estate

Swick's Landscaping Ltd.

Swick’s Landscaping Ltd.

Grand Award Recipient, Landscape Installation - Single Family Residential

This stunning landscape installation, designed by Ron Rule and built by Swick's Landscaping, transforms 1/3 of an acre in Vancouver’s prestigious Shaughnessy neighbourhood. The project features a sport court, swimming pool, custom water feature, landscape lighting, irrigation, and aluminum planters. Architectural concrete, stone paver walkways, patios, and stone-clad walls add sophistication, while welded steel edging defines the space. Natural lawn, extensive gardens with trees, perennials, and shrubs create a lush, private oasis. High-end craftsmanship ensures no detail was missed in this elegant outdoor retreat.

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Shaughnessy Shade Garden

Shaughnessy Shade Garden

Swick's Landscaping Ltd.

Swick’s Landscaping Ltd.

Landscape Maintenance - Single Family Residential

This project showcases a shade garden in Vancouver's Shaughnessy neighbourhood. Lawns 7 gardens have been maintained using organic practices since 2018, with a complete redesign and installation in early 2020. The hardscape includes basalt stone pathways, a natural boulder water feature and stone patios and seating areas. The gardens are full of lush and diverse selections of hostas, hellebores, ferns, ground covers, and other carefully chosen perennial plants. Regular upgrades and improvements ensure the space remains vibrant and harmonious, reflecting ongoing dedication to sustainability and aesthetic excellence.

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Cypress Falls

Cypress Falls

Shangri-La Landscaping

Shangri-La Landscaping

Landscape Installation - Single Family Residential

Renovation of an existing backyard patio and swimming pool. The work took place over an eight month period and saw the removal of existing exposed aggregate concrete patios and pool decks, patio granite walls and foreground planting. The pool plaster was renewed along with new tile at the water line as well as new tile in the spa. The new pool and patio decks are architectural concrete with sand blasted finish and architectural saw cut control joints. The concrete has inlays of a random Mica slate for accent which also picks up on the natural colour tones of the adjacent realigned granite walls. The anchor of the new landscape is an outdoor lounge centered around a new outdoor gas fire place with custom stonework surround complimented by hand cast concrete accents and hearth. The gardens have been rejuvenated with assorted perennials and shrubs providing seasonal interest. Landscape lighting highlights the previously unlit landscape features.

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Garden Bay Glamping

Garden Bay Glamping

Hyland Landscapes

Hyland Landscapes

Landscape Design, Green Stamp - Single Family Residential

Main objective was to create a master plan / guiding light for the clients in regards to a fully thought out design plan that could slowly be built throughout the years. They had a home built recently that was inspired by a tent and the camping they did as a family. They wanted the rest of the landscape to have many features and areas to connect with family and friends but also have space for their own.

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Hammersmith

Hammersmith

Fossil Landscape Construction

Fossil Landscape Construction

Landscape Maintenance, Green Stamp - Single Family Residential

This is a four-acre project that we maintain on a weekly basis with a crew of 5 people. The site, located in Vancouver’s historical equestrian zone, joins a residential home and a stable which caters to racing horses.

The site has a variety of features that make it an exciting project to maintain. The project demands a keen eye for detail due to the abundance of topiaries, hedges and heritage apple allée. The crew is tasked with caring for succulents and tropical plants within two glasshouses on the property, gardens dedicated to cut flowers, vegetables, seasonal herbs and aromatic planters.

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Highpointe Place

Highpointe Place

Cohesion Land Design

Landscape Design - Single Family Residential

This landscape transformation in Kelowna’s Highpointe Development was designed to blend seamlessly with the existing property, making it feel like part of the original build.
The design maximized stunning city and mountain views while incorporating natural features like rock waterfalls, mature trees, and flagstone surfaces. New materials were carefully selected to enhance the space while reducing maintenance, and smart home-compatible features were introduced for added convenience.
Challenges included limited site access due to existing elevations and working around the large natural rock waterfall. As part of a bare land strata, the project also required approval from governing bodies.
The final result expanded shaded gathering areas, upgraded the vanishing-edge pool with new tile and coping for safety and aesthetics, and improved fencing for durability and compliance with building codes. Heating, misting, and fire features were added to extend outdoor enjoyment year-round.

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Hodge Residence

Hodge Residence

Bedrock Natural Stone

Landscape Installation - Single Family Residential

A West Vancouver oasis right on the water - with stunning design details and feature spaces for optimum relaxation and enjoyment uses. This single-family project boasts incredible detail and yet the clean lines, and modern feel make the complex feel simplified.

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Quesnel Corner

Quesnel Corner

Craine Projects Ltd.

Craine Projects Ltd.

Landscape Installation - Single Family Residential

The client’s space was cluttered with overgrown plants, lacked a designated entertainment area, and had poor accessibility throughout.
Planting locations were poorly chosen, with minimal attention to functionality and flow. They expressed frustration with the overall lack of structure and usability.
Our goal is to transform the space into a well-organized, inviting environment with clear access, carefully planned planting areas, and a functional entertainment space.

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Rosedale Retreat

Rosedale Retreat

Vandenberg Landscapes

Vandenberg’s Landscape Design

Landscape Installation - Single Family Residential

This Rosedale residence has the backyard transformed into a serene retreat featuring a covered patio and adjoining seating area. From this space, a gentle stream flows to an ecosystem pond, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere. Adjacent to the pond, a flagstone seating area with a firepit creates an inviting space for gatherings. A dedicated covered space for a pizza oven adds a culinary touch. The design balances expansive views with spacious yet cozy areas, creating an inviting environment for relaxation and entertainment. This outdoor oasis seamlessly integrates natural elements, providing a perfect backdrop for enjoying nature with family and friends.

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Serenity

Serenity

Azure Landscape Ltd.

Azure Landscape Ltd.

Landscape Design - Single Family Residential

This project embraces a minimalist, modern design that harmonizes architecture and landscape, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and spatial fluidity. In the front yard, the reoriented staircase transforms exposed concrete walls into terraced gardens with evergreen shrubs, while the entry path broadens into a courtyard-like foyer, enhancing privacy and the sense of arrival. The rear yard retains the garden house’s original foundation, redesigned with a sloped roof and wood siding to reflect the rustic charm of Southlands. Mature trees are highlighted by under-canopy plantings, framing a floating deck that offers inviting spaces for outdoor dining and leisure.

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The Black House

The Black House

Acre Horticulture

Acre Horticulture

Landscape Design - Single Family Residential

The clients wanted to balance a required native plant palette in the backyard with their own vision in the front. Their unique triangular lot sat five feet below the road, so the design needed to ensure privacy without feeling overgrown.

To complement the home’s black facade, the landscape focused on structure, height, and texture. A beech hedge created a timeless privacy screen, while layered grasses and evergreen plants provided movement and year-round interest. Spring blooms softened the space, adding seasonal charm.
In the backyard, native plants were thoughtfully blended with other selections to bridge the transition between spaces, creating a natural yet refined feel. Corten steel accents and a delicate fence added visual contrast, while the plant palette was chosen for beauty and easy maintenance, allowing the clients to enjoy their garden with minimal upkeep.

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Tsawwassen Springs Apartments

Tsawwassen Springs Apartments

Kennedy Landscaping Ltd.

Kennedy Landscaping Ltd.

Landscape Maintenance - Multi-Unit Residential

Tsawwassen Springs Apartments is located next to the Tsawwassen Springs Golf course. The property consists of 4 apartment buildings with 296 units. Construction was completed in 2017. Kennedy Landscaping has maintained the Tsawwassen Springs Apartment buildings since completion starting maintenance in the summer of 2017. Currently in our 8th year of landscape maintenance at the property we are proud to show all the hard work that has gone into maintaining the vibrant landscaping at Tsawwassen Springs Apartments.

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Valencia

Valencia

Blue Bear Landscape Construction

Blue Bear Landscape Construction

Landscape Installation - Single Family Residential

This project features a mortared basalt stone retaining wall with large boulders and built-in benches. It includes a flagstone stepping stone walkway and a custom pergola with a swing. Cut basalt stone stairs lead to an elevated Pennsylvania bluestone patio. A large lawn encircles a round patio, creating a fully natural-inspired landscape.

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