Call for hardscape showcase entries

Submissions for the WMA Excellence in Hardscape Awards are due by Nov. 20.

Enter the Wisconsin Masonry Alliance, Excellence in Hardscape Awards. Awards are given for projects that showcase innovation, beauty and sustainability in the use of hardscape products in landscaping. Award winning projects will be presented at a gala dinner in February of 2016. The award winning projects are showcased in a professional presentation. There is no cost to enter. Eligibility and submission details are included below.

 
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.
 
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. The project size only includes the hardscape portion of the project. Each project may only be entered into one category for consideration. More than one project may be entered by the same applicant.
4. Entries that include and meet all entry requirements. Projects that do not meet these requirements will be eliminated from the judging.
 
Judging
A panel of industry professionals will be asked to select projects that accommodate hardscaping products in their inherent capacity to fulfill their role in establishing the landscape. Their decision will be made on overall excellence of design, creativity, functionality, selection and quality of hardscape materials, installation techniques, craftsmanship and finished appearance.
 
Participants will be informed by mail of the judges’ decision, and winners will be given adequate notice to receive their awards at an awards presentation sponsored by the WMA.
 
Presentation of awards
An awards dinner will be held in February of 2016. Selected images of the winning entries will be shown during the program. Details on the program will be provided to all participants.
 
Multiple submissions
If you are entering multiple projects for consideration, you must enter them separately.
 
Submission deadline: November 20, 2015
 
Please review the rules and submission requirements carefully before submitting your project.
 
If you have questions, please call 800-377-0667 or email us at info@wma-online.org.
 
Online submission is encouraged. To submit online, click here.