Five projects utilizing County Materials’ landscaping products received top honors at the Wisconsin Masonry Alliance Excellence in Hardscape (EIH) Awards February 19, 2015, in Green Lake, WI.
Each year, the Excellence in Hardscape Awards showcases Wisconsin’s finest landscaping projects featuring hardscape products such as pavers, retaining wall units and stone. These projects demonstrate exceptional innovation, beauty and sustainability in the use of hardscape. A panel of industry professionals selects winners based on their excellence of design, creativity, practicality, materials selection, technique and craftsmanship, and overall aesthetics.
Taking top honors with the Gold Award in the Best Outdoor Living/Kitchen Project Under 1,000 sq ft category was a patio and retaining wall project in Hager City, WI, designed and built by Ground Breakers Landscape & Design of Beldenville.
Sorenson Construction of Wausau took home the Silver Award in the same category for their outdoor living area project located in Wausau.
In the Best Permeable Paver Residential Application category, Stumpf Creative Landscaping of Menasha received the Gold Award for their lakeside driveway project near Menasha.
Lizer Landscaping of Green Bay also earned a Gold Award. Their project in New Franken took first in the Best Pool Deck or Pool Surround Project division.
The Silver Award for Best Concrete Paver Commercial Application Under 2,500 sq. ft. went to LandArt, Inc. of Wausau for their paver work in and around the Wausau Country Club’s new poolhouse.
County Materials is a leading supporter of the EIH Award competition and proud partner with the professional installers and designers who participanted. They are commended for their hard work and excellence in the industry; a special congratulations is extended to the 2015 winners. Photos of the Excellence in Hardscape Award winners can be viewed on the Wisconsin Masonry Alliance website at http://wma-online.org/.