On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, The ELITE Awards - Elevating the Landscape Industry through Excellence, were presented at a reception at CU South Denver. The ELITE Awards recognize professionalism and innovation, as well as business practices and original projects. Read on for a list of projects and companies recognized.
See photos and videos of the award-winning projects at www.alcc.com/elite-2018. You can also view/download a list here.
The ELITE Award for Landscape Construction
Company: Changing Landscapes
Project: Lee Garden (Boulder)
Finalists:
- Designs By Sundown – Tazi Ranch (Larkspur)
- Rocky Mountain Trees and Landscaping– Schutt Residence (Crested Butte)
The ELITE Award for Design/Build, Project Budget $200,000+
Company: Environmental Designs and Marpa Design Studio
Project: Black Bear (Boulder)
Finalists:
- Outdoor Craftsmen – Williams Residence (Longmont)
- Phase One Landscapes – Cherry Hills Residence (Cherry Hills Village)
The ELITE Award for Design/Build, Project Budget Under $200,000
Company: Zak George Landscaping
Project: Olsen Residence (Fort Collins)
Finalists:
- JBK Landscape, LLC – 401 Leyden Residence (Denver)
- L.I.D. Landscapes – Robinson Residence (Boulder)
The ELITE Award for Use of Color – People’s Choice
Company: Environmental Designs, Inc.
Project: Centerra—McWhinney Real Estate Services (Loveland)
Finalist: Timberline Landscaping, Inc., Cathedral Pines Residence (Black Forest)
The ELITE Award for Use of Color – Judges’ Choice
Company: Environmental Designs, Inc.
Project: Centerra—McWhinney Real Estate Services (Loveland)
Finalist: Timberline Landscaping, Inc., Cathedral Pines Residence (Black Forest)
The ELITE Award for Maintenance
Company: Environmental Designs, Inc.
Project: Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra (Loveland)
Finalist: Terracare Associates, Centennial Center Park (Centennial)
The ELITE Award for Sustainability
Company: Changing Landscapes
Project: Contemporary Asian Tea Garden – Boulder
Finalist: Outdoor Craftsmen, Lyons Den (Lyons)
The ELITE Award for Innovation
Company: Designscapes Colorado
Project: Designscapes Colorado Safety and Training Program
Finalist: Smith Patio 2017, High Country Landscape (Highlands Ranch)
The ELITE Award for Community Stewardship
Company: Designscapes Colorado
Project: The Clayton Early Learning Project (Denver)
The ELITE Award for Customer Service
Colorado Stoneworks Landscaping, Colorado Springs
Finalists:
- MCS Landscape Supply, Denver
- Timberline Landscaping, Inc., Colorado Springs
The ELITE Award for MVP – This year, two MVPs were recognized.
- Jacob Busch, Timberline Landscaping, Inc., Colorado Springs
- Jose Valdes, Phase One Landscapes, Denver