National Landscape Awards – winners announced

The British Association of Landscape Industries is excited to announce 63 winners of the 2022 National Landscape Awards.

 

2022 is a year of multiple awards for the British Association of Landscape Industries members, with 13 scooping more than one, including Accredited Contractor, Nurture Landscapes receiving an unprecedented six and Wright Landscapes close behind with five. In total, 39 members were recognised with awards across 27 categories.

All are now looking to December 2022  to compete for the Principals, Specials and sought-after Grand Award at this year’s ceremony.

The National Landscape Awards’ judging panel, led by experienced Chair, John Melmoe, were joined by Chief Executive, Wayne Grills and Events Project Manager, Emily Feeney for three days of deliberation earlier in the year, where every entry was reviewed and scrutinised by the panel. This process is no easy task, requiring meticulous attention to detail to ensure the highest level of standards are met and recognised.

John Melmoe commented on this year’s entries: “The most difficult element of any project to deliver, is the final 5%. It is this small difference that separates average schemes from great ones. Experienced, well managed members respond to clients or programme pressures with the required resources and are determined to ensure the highest standards are maintained. During the review and deliberation process, we often comment on the elusive and, in many cases critical last 5%.

Landscaping projects

“We have seen some basic, relatively low budget schemes executed to a remarkable standard. We have also seen high value, iconic projects missing that vital last step. It is self-evident from the number of entries and client’s reactions over the years, that the kudos of receiving a National Landscape Award remains highly respected within the industry. This year’s entries continue to showcase the complex and diverse nature of our industry, with some truly exemplary projects.”

Chief Executive, Wayne Grills adds: “Year on year I am amazed by the skill and creativity the Association’s members have in creating exceptional spaces for their clients and this year’s winners have been no exception. Everyone on the Judging Panel feels the responsibility to ensure they are recognising truly exceptional, client focussed solutions. We are also excited to see a growing focus towards integrating environmental and sustainable solutions within the practical requirements of the project.”

Following a spectacular return to a physical event in 2021, the National Landscape Awards ceremony will once again be held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, in London on 2 December 2022. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by actor and writer Ralf Little, best known for television comedy and the roles of Antony Royle in The Royle Family and Jonny Keogh in the first six series of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.  He is an accomplished awards host and a charismatic and entertaining presenter.

Tickets are now available to purchase online. Visit baliawards.co.uk for the latest updates and follow the National Landscape Awards on Twitter (@BALI_Awards) and Instagram (@baliawards). Members are encouraged to share their win(s) using the official hashtag #BALIAwards2022 when posting on social media.

2022 National Landscape Award Winners | Headline sponsor Green-tech

Domestic Garden Construction – Under £30K, sponsored by Hedges Direct

• Graduate Gardeners for Private Garden in Cheltenham

• Water Gems (Alba) for Orwell Cottage

• Water Gems (Alba) for Abbotsford Crescent

• PWP Landscape for Private Garden in Horsforth

Domestic Garden Construction – Between £30K – £60K, sponsored by Ecoscape UK

• FirstLight Landscaping for Ridgeway

• Shoots & Leaves for New House, New Garden

Domestic Garden Construction – Between £100K – £250K, sponsored by Van den Berk Nurseries

• HG Landscapes for Bathgate

• Ellicar for Wildlife & Water Garden in Nottinghamshire

• Graduate Gardeners for Private Garden in Painswick

• The Garden Company for West Hill

Domestic Garden Construction – Over £250K, sponsored by Europlants UK

• Bowles & Wyer for A Contemporary Garden in Hampstead

• Wright Landscapes for Private Garden in Cheshire

• Bluestone Landscapes for Orchard View

Domestic Garden Construction – Soft Landscaping

• Ellicar for Wildlife & Plant Enthusiasts Garden

• Ellicar for Yorkshire Plant Lovers Garden

Soft Landscaping Construction (non-domestic) – Under £500K

• Wright Landscapes for Blackfriars Pub

• Frosts Landscape Construction for SACO Hotel

Soft Landscaping Construction (non-domestic) – Over £500K, sponsored by Johnsons of Whixley

• Living Landscapes for Circle Square

Hard Landscaping Construction (non-domestic) – Under £500K

• Tivoli Group for Microsoft Twycross – Pond Project

• Elmtree Garden Contractors for Camping Field at The Wave

Hard Landscaping Construction (non-domestic) – Over £500K, sponsored by MCM

• idverde for Alfred Place

• P. Casey (Land Reclamation) for Kampus Manchester

• Elite Landscapes for Borough Yards

• Maylim for Exchange Square

Community & Schools Development

• Landform Consultants for RHS Hilltop

• idverde for Abbotts Lane Linear Park

• Ground Control for Planting a Legacy

Regeneration Scheme – Over £500K, sponsored by ICL Turf & Landscape

• Wright Landscapes for Castle Irwell Development Scheme

• Frosts Landscape Construction for Reading International Business Park

Grounds Maintenance – Free Public Access, sponsored by Reesink UK

• Landform Consultants for The Garden at 120

• Nurture Landscapes for Cranfield University

• Nurture Landscapes for Kings Cross Estate

• Tony Benger Landscaping for Cranbrook Country Park

Grounds Maintenance – Limited Public Access

• Nurture Landscapes for Winnersh Triangle Business Park

Accredited Contractor & Accredited Designer Joint Submission, sponsored by Easigrass

• Karen McClure MBALI & Verde Landscapes for Great Art Picks up Where Nature Ends…

Interior Landscape – Installation

• Nurture Landscapes for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Interior Landscape – Maintenance

• Nurture Landscapes for 250 Bishopsgate

Residential Roof Garden or Podium Landscaping – Over £250K

• Maylim for Lancer Square

Commercial Roof Garden or Podium Landscaping – Under £500K, sponsored by Bourne Amenity

• Bowles & Wyer for 78 St James’s Street

Commercial Roof Garden or Podium Landscaping – Over £500K, sponsored by Green-tree Topsoil

• Elite Landscapes for London Dock – C1-C3

Exterior Living Wall Installation

• Bowles & Wyer for 15 Grosvenor Square

• Biotecture for Canary Wharf Estate Greening Phase One

Nature Conservation & Biodiversity Enhancement, sponsored by Ground Control

• Wright Landscapes for Castle Irwell Development Scheme

• Tony Benger Landscaping for Newlands

Design Excellence – Overall Scheme Under £50K, sponsored by RSK Habitat Management

• Rosemary Coldstream MBALI for A Rooftop Oasis

Design Excellence – Overall Scheme Over £100K, sponsored by Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation

• John Wyer MBALI for A Contemporary Garden in Hampstead

• James Scott MBALI for West Hill

International – International Members, sponsored by Landscape Institute

• The Design Institute of Landscape & Architecture China Academy of Art for Reconnect to Nature

• ECOLAND Planning and Design Corp. for A Sustainable Waterfront Park

• DDON Planning and Design Inc. for The Cifi Central Plaza of Lu’an

• DDON Planning and Design Co. for Oriental Zen in Modern Dwelling

• DDON Planning and Design Co. for The Jinmao Ease Villa Show Flats

• DDON Planning and Design Co. for Nanjing Mountain and City Garden

• GND Design for CITIC – Lake Forest

• Chengdu Dream Design Master Co. for Fengqitai Art and Life Museum

Supplier Exceptional Service, sponsored by idverde

• MCM

• Adtrak Media

• The Landscape Academy

Employer Excellence – Turnover Under £2.5M, sponsored by Wright Landscapes

• Garden Club London

Employer Excellence – Turnover Over £2.5M, sponsored by Fresh Horticultural Careers

• Thirteen Housing Group

• Nurture Landscapes

• Wright Landscapes

• London Stone

Thank you to this year’s Special Award sponsors CED Stone Group, Makita UK and Springbridge Direct, as well as headline sponsor Green-tech. All Special Award winners and the Grand Award will be announced at this year’s ceremony on the 2 December 2022.