August 13, 2026, St. John’s, N.L. — The 23rd annual National Awards of Landscape Excellence (NALE) winners were announced August 11 in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
The National Awards of Landscape Excellence celebrate Canadian companies and communities that demonstrate excellence, innovation and professionalism across the landscape industry. Each province nominates members from its provincial Awards of Excellence, with the top projects competing nationally. The awards recognize excellence in commercial and residential landscape construction, commercial and residential landscape maintenance and landscape design.
The 2026 awards also recognized outstanding achievement in the use of plants, green innovation and landscape features, along with community-focused awards recognizing the role of horticulture and green spaces in creating healthier, more resilient communities.
This year’s winners are:
Caterpillar Green for Life Community Award
Winner: Trees for Halton Hills | 65,000 Tree Challenge
Green My City Award
Winner: 250 Wing, RCAFA Inc., Phase 2 of the Pennfield Ridge Air Force Memorial Arboretum, Pennfield Ridge, N.B.
2026 Communities in Bloom Award of Distinction
Winner: Town of Yarmouth, N.S.
Outstanding Achievement Award for Use of Plants
Winner: Rockscape | Lake Joseph Residence, Muskoka, Ont.
HortProtect Award for Residential Landscape Maintenance
Winner: Rockscape | Lake Joseph Residence, Muskoka, Ont.
Outstanding Achievement Award for Green Innovation
Winner: Canadian Rockies Landscape Corporation | Off Grid Oasis, Cranbrook, B.C.
Outstanding Achievement Award for Landscape Feature
Winner: VisionScapes — The Modern Luxe Landscape, Calgary, Alta.
The project’s defining feature combines a custom outdoor fireplace, precision stonework and layered lighting, demonstrating how craftsmanship and design can strengthen an entire landscape.
Home Depot Award for Commercial Landscape Maintenance
Winner: Para Space Landscaping Inc. | Avila & Bauhinia, North Vancouver, B.C.
Intrigue Media Award for Landscape Design
Winner: Vaast Design | Camp Canook, Muskoka, Ont.
Caterpillar Award for Commercial Landscape Construction
Winner: Urban Garden | The Bentley Rooftop Terrace, Toronto, Ont.
Caterpillar Award for Residential Landscape Construction
Winner: The Great Canadian Landscaping Company | Homage to Aker, Bowen Island, B.C.
2026 Grand Award of Achievement
Winner: Rockscape | Lake Joseph Residence, Muskoka, Ont.
Two companies from Alberta were named to the 2026 Circle of Excellence representing one the top scores in their category: VisionScapes and Alchemy Landscape Ltd. Congratulations to all the 2026 National Awards of Landscape Excellence winners for their outstanding contributions to the Canadian landscape industry.
For more information on the award winning projects and to see photos from the Awards Celebration, click here.