Celebrating the 2025 Landscape Excellence Awards winners
The Landscape Association (TLA) has announced the outstanding winners of the 2025 Landscape Excellence Awards, proudly sponsored by Glazed Co. Presented at a sold-out gala dinner at Sydney’s Doltone House on Friday 7 November, the event brought together more than 550 members, sponsors, suppliers and industry professionals to celebrate the very best in landscape design, construction and maintenance across NSW and the ACT.
Recognised as the pinnacle accolades for landscapers, the awards highlight innovation, craftsmanship and dedication across every corner of the modern landscaping industry, from large-scale commercial projects to intimate residential designs.
A total of 33 Gold Medals were presented on the night, including ‘Best in Category’ and the ‘Glazed Co. Landscaper of the Year’ titles for outstanding entries in each specialty.
The evening’s host, TV presenter and comedian Claire Hooper, with her trademark humour and warmth, kept the audience laughing and inspired throughout the night.
Celebrating excellence and industry leadership
TLA CEO Jodie Dean said the awards are more than a celebration, they reflect the professionalism and creativity that continue to raise the bar across the landscape industry.
‘Each year, these awards remind us just how far our industry has come,’ said Ms Dean. ‘The projects we see are not only visually stunning but also show leadership in sustainability, innovation, and design thinking. They are shaping how outdoor spaces enrich lives – from private gardens to public parks.’
The Big Winners – Glazed Co. Landscaper of the Year Awards
- Residential Design: Adam Robinson Design – ‘Bronte Hideaway’
- Residential Construction: Exotic Living – ‘Mosman Hideaway’
- Residential Maintenance: Sydney Garden Maintenance & Landscaping – ‘Abbotsford Cove’
- Commercial & Civil Construction: Regal Innovations – Australian War Memorial
- Commercial Maintenance: Green by Nature – Sydney Park Village
Apprentices of the Year
- Apprentice of the Year – Parks & Gardens: Damon Cavanagh (SureGreen)
- Apprentice of the Year – Landscape Construction: Josh Stow (ED Landscapes)
- Highly Commended: Ashton Simpson (Growth Civil Landscapes) & Ella-Rose Brown (Waltmann’s Landscape Construction) both for Landscape Construction.
Landscape Suppliers of the Year
- Supplier of the Year, Residential: Exotic Nurseries & Landscaping
- Supplier of the Year, Commercial: Andreasens Green Wholesale Nurseries
- Supplier of the Year, Best New Product/Innovation: HIDE Exterior Covers (Skimmer Lids)
Raising the bar year after year
TLA President Shannon Decker praised the exceptional calibre of entries and the dedication shown by TLA members.
‘The standard of work continues to astonish us,’ Mr Decker said. ‘Every year we see more complexity, creativity and sustainability built into these projects. It shows that our members are not just keeping pace with modern expectations, they’re leading the way in design and construction excellence.’
He thanked the awards judges and commented that they were particularly impressed by the precision of hardscaping, the quality of plant selections, and the thoughtful integration of landscape and lifestyle.
Our sponsors who make it possible
Long-time supporter Glazed Co. returned as the Platinum Sponsor, with Managing Director Daniel Chamoun presenting the prestigious Glazed Co. Landscaper of the Year Awards on the night.
‘The Landscape Excellence Awards bring our industry together in a powerful way,’ said Daniel Chamoun. ‘We support TLA because they champion collaboration, education and pride in our craft. As a business that works closely with landscapers every day, we are passionate about recognising excellence and helping raise the standard for the profession as a whole.’
Gold Awards Sponsors each presented their own categories and included Andreasens Green, Ideal Edging, MBS Building and Landscape, Westrac CAT and Exotic Nurseries and Landscaping.
Back and building community
In a show of ongoing industry support, TLA once again donated $5 from every ticket sold to TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter), a free phone and text counselling service offering mental health support to Australia’s blue collar community. Text or call TIACS Monday to Friday, 8am-10pm AEST, on 0488 846 988.
All images supplied by The Landscape Association.