The California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA), a non-profit trade organization of licensed landscape and landscape-related contractors, presented Trophy Awards to outstanding landscape contractors at its annual convention.
The Trophy Awards were established to encourage interest in landscaping, recognize craftspeople who produce outstanding landscapes, create pride in superior workmanship and bestow public recognition on companies, institutions, municipalities and residents for their interest in a beautiful California. A total of 52 awards were presented.
“The CLCA is thrilled to recognize outstanding California landscapers and their projects. Our association’s core goal is to support our members as they create beautiful, enduring landscapes that improve the quality of life,” said Sandra Giarde, CLCA executive director. “Winning a Trophy Award not only supports our members, but instills pride in our community and recognizes quality workmanship that only a licensed contractor can offer.”
The 2015 Special Award winners are:
Stuart J. Sperber Memorial Sweepstakes Trophy (Best of Show): CLP Landscaping of Livermore for the Del Amigo Residence in Danville, Calif.
Jon R. Alsdorf Memorial Award (the best entry from all residential categories): Dibble Landscaping for the Blake Residence in Geyserville, Calif.
John Redmond Memorial Award (the best entry from all maintenance categories): Wm. Vandergeest Landscape Care for the Newport Center 500 Block Office Complex in Newport Beach, Calif.
Gary Vallen Memorial Award (the best residential landscaping under $150,000): Steve Hanson Landscaping for the Las Fuentes residence in Montecito, Calif.
Herb Frank Memorial Award (the best entry from all commercial installation categories): The Celtis Group for the Google Tech Corners 1-6 in Sunnyvale, Calif.
Bob Baier Memorial Award (the best entry containing sustainable installation elements): Wilson Environmental Contracting for the Anderson Project in Santa Barbara, Calif.
Special Effects Award (the best use of unique methods or materials and/ or special artistic effects): Steve Hanson Landscaping for the Eucalyptus Hill Project in Santa Barbara, Calif.
Excelsior Award (awarded to a company who has been a CLCA member for less than a year for their outstanding project): Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape for the Lam Dreamscape Project in Piedmont, Calif.
The 2015 judges were Gordon Laron of CLCA’s San Fernando Valley chapter and Bob Kirtley of CLCA’s San Francisco Bay Area chapter. They spent eight days and covered more than seven hundred miles with 101 stops to inspect every entry. Both men have nearly 40 years of landscape experience, were presidents of their local CLCA chapters and have won numerous landscape installation and maintenance awards on the local and state level.
Photos provided by Bronwyn Miller, Eyescapes
