TROY, N.Y. – Gallivan Corp., a family-owned and managed landscape design construction and management firm, was recently awarded a Distinction Award by the Professional Landscape Network (PLANET). The award was given as part of PLANET’s 2010 Annual Environmental Improvement Awards.

“We are thrilled to be recognized by PLANET as our talented team puts tremendous passion into each and every project,” said Brendan Gallivan, president of Gallivan Corp.

The award was based on Gallivan’s design/build, named ‘A Backyard Transformation,’ at a private residence. The design features a natural limestone waterfall that flows into a custom pool, equipped with a slide. Other features include a brick-veneered pool house, gas-burning fire pit with a circular seating area, paver patios, plants, and lighting. Award classification lists the cost of the project between $100,000 and $500,000.

A formal award ceremony will take place at the organization’s Green Industry Conference in Louisville, KY, on October 29.