Concrete Masonry Association Announces Hardscape Award Winners
The 2026 competition highlights industry excellence across 135 unique hardscape projects throughout North America.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Landscaping
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The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association has officially announced the winners of its 2026 Hardscape North America Awards. The program honors the teams responsible for exceptional craftsmanship and design in outdoor living spaces.
Why it matters
These awards recognize the industry's highest standards of excellence in hardscaping and the skilled teams responsible for executing complex outdoor designs. By highlighting top-tier projects, the program establishes benchmarks for quality in the masonry and hardscape sector.
The 2026 competition included 135 project submissions covering over 2.2 million square feet of work across North America. Entries represented a diverse range of regional projects from 25 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces.
The players
Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association
This professional organization serves as the primary trade body for manufacturers and professionals within the hardscape and concrete masonry industry.
Brick Industry Association
This national trade association represents distributors and manufacturers of clay brick in the United States.
Natural Stone Institute
This trade association provides resources, standards, and advocacy for the natural stone industry globally.
The details
The awards program is produced by the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association with endorsements from the Brick Industry Association and the Natural Stone Institute. Support for the annual event was provided by sponsors including Hardscape Magazine and iQ Power Tools.
Timeline
The 2026 Hardscape North America Awards competition took place throughout the year.
The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association plans to hold the 2027 HNA Awards.
Culture Shift
The 2026 Hardscape North America Awards program reflects a broader trend of elevating landscape design into a sophisticated component of modern architecture. This shift emphasizes high-level craftsmanship as consumers increasingly prioritize the quality and longevity of their outdoor living environments.
These winning projects demonstrate current design trends and material choices that homeowners can use as inspiration for their own exterior improvements. Following these industry standards can help ensure that new backyard or commercial projects maintain value and structural integrity.
The takeaway
The competition highlights how professional masonry standards drive innovation in residential and commercial outdoor spaces. Homeowners looking to start their own projects can reference these winning designs to identify high-quality materials and professional techniques.
What happens next
The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association will conduct the 2027 HNA Awards competition cycle.
Further reading
For more on industry design standards, visit the Landscaping section.
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