September 28, 2009
Awards of Excellence - Construction, Maintenance and Design categories
Awards of Excellence - Construction, Maintenance and Design categories
CONSTRUCTION
Construction projects must have been completed no more than four years ago. Judges will be using the following criteria: originality, effectiveness and harmony of design elements, integration of plants and landscape materials, installation techniques and craftsmanship, execution of construction details, overall quality, horticultural compatibility and correctness, installation challenges encountered/site problems solved, appearance and ease of maintenance, unique use of plant material and overall impression. Residential Construction: Design/Built by your firm or in conjunction with an independent designer:
1. Under $10,000
2. $10,000-$25,000
3. $25,000-$50,000
4. $50,000-$100,000
5. $100,000-$250,000
6. $250,000-$500,000
7. $500,000-$1,000,000
8. Over $1,000,000 Commercial Construction: Multi-residential and industrial landscape construction - design/built by your firm or in conjunction with an independent designer:
9. Under $10,000
10. $10,000-$25,000
11. $25,000-$50,000
12. $50,000-$100,00
13. 100,000-$250,000
14. Over $250,000 15. Special Interest Construction: A focus on a specific area of the garden. Unique or unusual use of concepts and materials - examples of hard or soft landscaping. Entries must be from one project only. 16. Water Features: Unlimited (waterfalls, fountains, etc.) 17. Lighting Design & Installation: Entries must promote the use of landscape lighting, both low line and voltage, as an essential extension of the landscape plan, well integrated into its environment. 18. Place of Business: Your own business entrance as seen by your customers; NOT including your personal/private residence area. (Company name may be referenced in both images and project summary). 19. Balcony/Container Gardening: Entries will be judged on feasibility of construction and overall visual impact. 20. Theme Gardens: This must be a permanent installation. Please state the intended theme. (Butterfly Garden, Rock Garden, Knot Garden, Ornamental Grass Garden, etc.)
21. WEB SITES: This category is open to all industry sectors (construction, maintenance, interior and design). USE YOUR WEB ADDRESS FOR YOUR PROJECT NAME on the entry form. Judges will navigate through the website. Project summary should include what you are trying to achieve with your site, and how it has helped your business. Please submit 1-3 digital images as a sample from your web site for use on the plaque/in the ceremony. (1-3 screen captures or pages).
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance projects must have been maintained for a period of not less than two seasons. Judges will be using the following criteria: originality, overall impact, quality of turf cut, edging & trimming, pruning & design. Private Residential Maintenance: Single Family Homes.
22. Under 15,000 sq. ft. lot size
23. 15,000 sq. ft.-1 acre
24. 1 acre or more Multi Residential Maintenance: Condominiums, senior citizen/nursing homes, townhouses, apartments.
25. Under 2 acres (excluding parking)
26. Over 2 acres (excluding parking) Corporate Building Maintenance: Industrial Complexes, Public or Retail Buildings:
27. Under 2 acres (excluding parking)
28. Over 2 acres (excluding parking) Special Interest Maintenance: Residential or Commercial:
29. A focus on a specific maintenance area featuring annuals, topiary, espalier, etc. 30.NEW! Non-Turf Maintenance:. Sites must feature maintenance on areas other than turf.
INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
Judges will be using the following criteria: (Design/Installation) design, creativity and aesthetics of the project. Emphasis on coordination, challenge and quality of work performed. (Maintenance) quality of work performed. Emphasis on scope of the project, maintenance schedules and procedures, and significant challenges. Design/Installation: Primary involvement by contractor in both the design and installation aspects, including supply of plants and materials.
31. Projects less than $10,000 total value
32. Projects greater than $10,000 total value Interior Landscape Maintenance: Contractor must have maintained the project for a minimum of one year and must be the current maintenance contractor.
33. Projects less than $2,500 service value per annum
34. Projects greater than $2,500 service value per annum
DESIGN
Design only; does not have to be built. NEW CRITERIA: Plans should be mounted and presented on not more than one board per entry, black foam core, 24”x36”. Coloured plans only. Plans must include a detailed plant list, sufficient to illustrate the design intent, (attached to the back of the board). Indicate north and include city name for reference. Project name should be indicated on the front of the design board. Before pictures may also be attached to the back of the board. Please also include a copy of the Project Summary sheet on the back of your design board. DO NOT identify your company, but do include the Project name. Judges will be using the following criteria: overall design impact, execution of problem/solution employed, creativity/innovation, horticultural compatibly & correctness, aesthetic appeal, technical hardscaping aspects, elements & detailing, plant selection, organization & completeness. Photos of your board are required for both judging reference to your physical board submission, as well as in the case that your project receives an award, we will use the photos of your board to showcase your work. Provide a minimum of 3 photos. Private Residential Design:
35. Under 2500 sq. ft. a) Hand Drawing b) Computer Drawing
36. 2500 to 5000 sq. ft. a) Hand Drawing b) Computer Drawing
37. 5000 sq. ft. or more a) Hand Drawing b) Computer Drawing
Commercial Design: May not include submitting company\\\'s place of business.
38.a) Hand Drawing b) Computer Drawing 39. Planting Design: Must be less than 10% construction, commercial or residentail a) Hand Drawing b) Computer Drawing
Construction projects must have been completed no more than four years ago. Judges will be using the following criteria: originality, effectiveness and harmony of design elements, integration of plants and landscape materials, installation techniques and craftsmanship, execution of construction details, overall quality, horticultural compatibility and correctness, installation challenges encountered/site problems solved, appearance and ease of maintenance, unique use of plant material and overall impression. Residential Construction: Design/Built by your firm or in conjunction with an independent designer:
1. Under $10,000
2. $10,000-$25,000
3. $25,000-$50,000
4. $50,000-$100,000
5. $100,000-$250,000
6. $250,000-$500,000
7. $500,000-$1,000,000
8. Over $1,000,000 Commercial Construction: Multi-residential and industrial landscape construction - design/built by your firm or in conjunction with an independent designer:
9. Under $10,000
10. $10,000-$25,000
11. $25,000-$50,000
12. $50,000-$100,00
13. 100,000-$250,000
14. Over $250,000 15. Special Interest Construction: A focus on a specific area of the garden. Unique or unusual use of concepts and materials - examples of hard or soft landscaping. Entries must be from one project only. 16. Water Features: Unlimited (waterfalls, fountains, etc.) 17. Lighting Design & Installation: Entries must promote the use of landscape lighting, both low line and voltage, as an essential extension of the landscape plan, well integrated into its environment. 18. Place of Business: Your own business entrance as seen by your customers; NOT including your personal/private residence area. (Company name may be referenced in both images and project summary). 19. Balcony/Container Gardening: Entries will be judged on feasibility of construction and overall visual impact. 20. Theme Gardens: This must be a permanent installation. Please state the intended theme. (Butterfly Garden, Rock Garden, Knot Garden, Ornamental Grass Garden, etc.)
21. WEB SITES: This category is open to all industry sectors (construction, maintenance, interior and design). USE YOUR WEB ADDRESS FOR YOUR PROJECT NAME on the entry form. Judges will navigate through the website. Project summary should include what you are trying to achieve with your site, and how it has helped your business. Please submit 1-3 digital images as a sample from your web site for use on the plaque/in the ceremony. (1-3 screen captures or pages).
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance projects must have been maintained for a period of not less than two seasons. Judges will be using the following criteria: originality, overall impact, quality of turf cut, edging & trimming, pruning & design. Private Residential Maintenance: Single Family Homes.
22. Under 15,000 sq. ft. lot size
23. 15,000 sq. ft.-1 acre
24. 1 acre or more Multi Residential Maintenance: Condominiums, senior citizen/nursing homes, townhouses, apartments.
25. Under 2 acres (excluding parking)
26. Over 2 acres (excluding parking) Corporate Building Maintenance: Industrial Complexes, Public or Retail Buildings:
27. Under 2 acres (excluding parking)
28. Over 2 acres (excluding parking) Special Interest Maintenance: Residential or Commercial:
29. A focus on a specific maintenance area featuring annuals, topiary, espalier, etc. 30.NEW! Non-Turf Maintenance:. Sites must feature maintenance on areas other than turf.
INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
Judges will be using the following criteria: (Design/Installation) design, creativity and aesthetics of the project. Emphasis on coordination, challenge and quality of work performed. (Maintenance) quality of work performed. Emphasis on scope of the project, maintenance schedules and procedures, and significant challenges. Design/Installation: Primary involvement by contractor in both the design and installation aspects, including supply of plants and materials.
31. Projects less than $10,000 total value
32. Projects greater than $10,000 total value Interior Landscape Maintenance: Contractor must have maintained the project for a minimum of one year and must be the current maintenance contractor.
33. Projects less than $2,500 service value per annum
34. Projects greater than $2,500 service value per annum
DESIGN
Design only; does not have to be built. NEW CRITERIA: Plans should be mounted and presented on not more than one board per entry, black foam core, 24”x36”. Coloured plans only. Plans must include a detailed plant list, sufficient to illustrate the design intent, (attached to the back of the board). Indicate north and include city name for reference. Project name should be indicated on the front of the design board. Before pictures may also be attached to the back of the board. Please also include a copy of the Project Summary sheet on the back of your design board. DO NOT identify your company, but do include the Project name. Judges will be using the following criteria: overall design impact, execution of problem/solution employed, creativity/innovation, horticultural compatibly & correctness, aesthetic appeal, technical hardscaping aspects, elements & detailing, plant selection, organization & completeness. Photos of your board are required for both judging reference to your physical board submission, as well as in the case that your project receives an award, we will use the photos of your board to showcase your work. Provide a minimum of 3 photos. Private Residential Design:
35. Under 2500 sq. ft. a) Hand Drawing b) Computer Drawing
36. 2500 to 5000 sq. ft. a) Hand Drawing b) Computer Drawing
37. 5000 sq. ft. or more a) Hand Drawing b) Computer Drawing
Commercial Design: May not include submitting company\\\'s place of business.
38.a) Hand Drawing b) Computer Drawing 39. Planting Design: Must be less than 10% construction, commercial or residentail a) Hand Drawing b) Computer Drawing