2015 Excellence in Hardscaping Awards Program Thursday, February 19, 2015 The Heidel House Resort & Spa Green Lake, Wisconsin
Program /Schedule Thursday, February 19, 2015 Heidel House Resort & Spa 643 Illinois Ave Green Lake, WI 54941 920-294-3344 Schedule: 5:00-6:00 pm... Reception w/sponsors 6:00-7:00 pm... Dinner 7:00-9:00 pm... Awards Presentation 2016 Excellence in Hardscape Competition Who is Eligible? Any individual involved in the design, supply or construction of a landscaping project may participate. Participants need not be a member of the WMA, WLCA or WGIF. There is no cost to enter projects. What is Eligible? 1. Projects that feature concrete pavers, clay pavers, concrete retaining and garden wall units or natural stone products produced or supplied by a member of the WMA. 2. Projects completed within five years of the date of submission. 3. Each project may only be entered into one category for consideration. Entry Requirements 4. A minimum 250-word project description must be included, detailing job challenges, special characteristics and project goals. 5. A minimum of 5, maximum of 10, high-resolution digital photos. 6. Project design plans, including perspective, elevations, diagrams and details are recommended. Watch for the 2016 Call for Entries, available later in the year.
Strategic Partners We wish to thank and acknowledge our 2015 Strategic Partners. County Materials Corporation Northfield Block Company Portland Cement Association www.cement.org SPEC MIX Inc.
WMA Competition Judges We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank our 2015 Excellence in Hardscape Judges. Zach Lieven David J. Frank Zach joined David J. Frank in 2006, after operating his own landscape management company in Mequon. He is an Associate Landscape Architect with a number of award-winning renovative projects to his credit, but he also works directly with clients and crews to offer maintenance services that ensure long-term beauty and value in every landscape. With experience in all aspects of design, construction and maintenance, Zach helps both home and business owners create and care for exceptional landscapes. He believes in a hands on approach, and is involved at every stage make sure projects are on time, on budget and on target with each customer s expectations. Susanne Payne, PLA, ASLA Ken Saiki Design I am a registered landscape architect with degrees in landscape architecture and horticulture, both from UW-Madison. I am currently employed by Ken Saiki Design in Madison where I have worked for 12 years. The majority of my work involves site planning and design for a variety of clients and project types, mostly commercial and institutional. My main interests are improving the function and beauty of our everyday world with good design and low-maintenance landscaping, and incorporating green storm water management practices into landscape design. Jonathan Schultz Unique Services, Inc Jon graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a BFA in sculpture and a minor in design. He has won 18 design project awards in the past 8 years, and won the 2012 Designer of the Year for the Wisconsin Masonry Alliance. Jon has presented on design techniques using 3D design programs and how to utilize outdoor spaces at Hardscape North America twice, and Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association s Northern Green Exposition. He currently designs and manages hardscape projects for his own company and provides design services for other contractors as well.
Installer & Designer of the Year Awards 2015 Installer of the Year Award The goal of Installers is to create hardscaping projects that reflect an outstanding finished appearance and offer lasting beauty for years of enjoyment. The WMA Hardscape Committee proudly nominates the following individual as the 2015 Installer of the Year because of their commitment to offering quality installation techniques and superior craftsmanship. Jamon Peterson Extreme Exteriors 2015 Designer of the Year Award The WMA Hardscape Committee is recognizing the following individual as the 2015 Designer of the Year because of his progressive thinking and innovative hardscaping designs. This individual is a skilled practitioner and dedicated professional, who utilizes new industry developments and is inspired to create successful hardscape designs. Lynn Hinch Lynnscape Design, LLC WMA Awards Committee Mission Statement The WMA Excellence in Hardscape Competition provides a venue to recognize and create awareness of landscape professionals who are successfully and creatively implementing hardscaping products into their landscape projects. The WMA awards professionally designed and installed projects that accommodate concrete, clay and stone hardscaping products in their inherent capacity to fulfill their role in establishing the landscape. The WMA has judged project submissions from landscape professionals based on their overall excellence of design, creativity, functionality, selection and quality of concrete, clay and stone hardscape materials, installation techniques, craftsmanship, and finished appearance.
WMA Award Categories Residential Landscape Design & Construction Categories Front Yard or Front Entrance Projects - (May include sides of residence if project is a continuation of the front) 1a. Best overall front yard/entrance project under 1,000 sq ft 1b. Best overall front yard/entrance project over 1,000 sq ft Outdoor Living or Outdoor Kitchen Projects 1c. Best outdoor living/kitchen project under 1,000 sq ft 1d. Best outdoor living/kitchen project over 1,000 sq ft Driveway Projects 1e. Best driveway application Permeable Paver Projects 1f. Best permeable paver residential application Water Feature Projects 1g. Best pool deck or pool surround project Specialty Wall Projects 1h. Best specialty wall project (featuring creative use of seat walls, columns, light pillars, freestanding walls, terraces, planting beds and other applications) Commercial Landscape Design & Construction Categories Concrete Paver Projects 2a. Best concrete paver commercial application under 2,500 sq ft 2b. Best concrete paver commercial application over 2,500 sq ft Concrete Paver Projects 2c. Best concrete paver commercial application under 2,500 sq ft Segmental Retaining Wall Projects 2e. Best structural retaining wall commercial application under 2,500 sq ft 2f. Best structural retaining wall commercial application over 2,500 sq ft
Front Yard or Entrance Projects Best Overall Front Yard/Entrance Project Under 1,000 Sq Ft Gold Brookfield Grand Entrance MJS Landscaping Services Unilock Bronze Craftsman Character Landscape Architect or Designer Ginkgo Leaf Studio Landscape Contractor Stone Oak Landscapes Halquist Stone Questions? Do you have questions regarding submitting your project to the 2016 Excellence in Hardscape Competition? Contact the Wisconsin Masonry Alliance administrative office by phone or email for more information or visit our website at www.wma-online.org. Wisconsin Masonry Alliance 6737 W Washington St, Ste 1300 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53214 P: (414) 276-0667 F: (414) 276-7704 info@wma-online.org www.wma-online.org
Front Yard or???? Entrance Projects Best Overall Front Yard/Entrance Project Over 1,000 Sq Ft Gold Nels Residence Landscape Contractor Wirth Services Belgard Hardscapes Outdoor Living or Outdoor Kitchen Projects Best Outdoor Living/Kitchen Project Under 1,000 Sq Ft Gold Hager City Residence Ground Breakers Landscape & Design, LLC County Materials Corporation Silver South 52 nd Avenue Residence Sorensen Construction County Materials Corporation
Outdoor Living or Outdoor Kitchen Projects (continued) Best Outdoor Living/Kitchen Project Under 1,000 Sq Ft Bronze Wolfe Residence Moyer s Inc. Belgard Hardscapes, Halquist Stone Bronze Flood Residence Landscape Architect or Designer Lynnscape Design, LLC Landscape Contractor Extreme Exteriors Unilock, Halquist Stone Outdoor Living or Outdoor Kitchen Projects Best Outdoor Living/Kitchen Project Over 1,000 Sq Ft Gold Loeder Residence Landscape Architect or Designer Avant Gardening & Landscaping Unilock
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Outdoor Living or Outdoor Kitchen Projects (continued) Best Outdoor Living/Kitchen Project Over 1,000 Sq Ft Silver Allen Oberndorfer Landscape Development, Inc Unilock Bronze Sussex Retreat MJS Landscaping Services Unilock Driveway Projects Best Driveway Application Gold Pearson Residence Schmalz Custom Landscaping Belgard Hardscapes
Driveway Projects (continued) Best Driveway Application Silver Koth Residence : LandArt Unilock Permeable Paver Projects Best Permeable Paver Residential Application Gold Firelane Road Residence Stumpf Creative Landscaping County Materials Corporation Water Feature Projects Best Pool Deck or Pool Surround Project Gold County Road K Residence Lizer Landscaping County Materials Corporation
Water Feature Projects (continued) Best Pool Deck or Pool Surround Project Silver Outdoor Oasis MJS Landscaping Services Halquist Stone Bronze Haen Residence Vosters Landscaping Belgard Hardscapes Specialty Wall Projects Best Specialty Wall Projects Project of the Year Gold Eclectic Craftsman Landscape Architect or Designer Ginkgo Leaf Studio Landscape Contractor Stone Oak Landscapes Halquist Stone
Specialty Wall Projects (continued) Best Specialty Wall Projects Silver Van De Loo CK Landscape, LLC Belgard Hardscpaes Bronze Sanderfoot Residence Schmalz Custom Landscaping Belgard Hardscapes Check us out Online! www.wma-online.org
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Concrete Paver Projects Best Concrete Paver Commercial Application Under 2,500 Sq Ft Silver Wausau Country Club LandArt, Inc County Materials Corporation Bronze Stoughton Rotary Park Moyer s, Inc Belgard Hardscapes Concrete Paver Projects Best Concrete Paver Commercial Application Over 2,500 Sq Ft Gold Downtown Plaza Park - Neenah Graef-USA Belgard Hardscapes
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Clay Paver Projects Best Clay Paver Commercial Application Under 2,500 Sq Ft Gold Aurora St. Luke s South Shore Healing Garden Landscape Architect or Designer Paragon Design Group, LLC Stano Landscaping : Halquist Stone Segmental Retaining Wall Projects Best Structural Retaining Wall Commercial Application under 2,500 Sq Ft Silver Krause Funeral Home Terra Tec Landscapes : Belgard Hardscapes Bronze Aspirus Wausau Hospital Revi Design Landscaping Belgard Hardscapes
Segmental Retaining Wall Projects Best Structural Retaining Wall Commercial Application over 2,500 Sq Ft Silver Dekkora Fire Station Landscape Architect/Designer TMS Landscape Belgard Hardscapes Past Excellence in Hardscape winners All past WMA Excellence in Hardscape Winners can be found on the WMA website. 2014 WMA Excellence in Hardscape Project of the Year! Lyon Residence Landscape Contractor Extreme Exteriors Landscape Architect or Designer Lynnscape Design, LLC Halquist Stone