The 2023 MLSA Awards of Excellence were held on 18 November 2023 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

The annual MLSA Awards of Excellence celebrate the highest standards and achievement in Landscape Construction, Design and Maintenance, both in the Residential and Commercial sectors. Recognising innovation and creativity, the Awards are the highest accolades in the industry and the Awards Ceremony is our industry’s night of nights.

Given the Awards celebrate the outstanding work of members, they attract hundreds of quality entries from right across the state.  Those recognised with a win truly represent the best-of-the-best in South Australia.

Over 380 people attended the 2023 Awards Gala Dinner, with 21 projects, business and individuals recognised for their excellence.

Check out the 2023 Media Release, the Winners List and social pictures from the night below.

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Winning an Award of Excellence will:

• Gain you industry and public recognition for your high quality workmanship and projects
• Get you a winner's trophy and logo to promote the win to clients and differentiate you from your competitors
• Drive business sales and catch the attention of potential clients
• Access unrivalled media coverage and promotion across a range of Master Landscapers of SA opportunities; and
• Boost staff morale.

Residential
Categories

Design Under $70K
Yardstick Landsapes / Nailsworth

Construction Under $70K
Yardstick Landsapes / Nailsworth

Design $70K - $150K
Yardstick Landsapes / St Georges

Construction $70K - $150K
The Great Outdawes / Kensington Gardens Courtyard

Design $150K - $250K
Yardstick Landscapes / South Brighton

Construction $150K - $250K
Outscape / Cedar

Design Exceeding $250K
Elite Pools and Landscapes / Royston Park

Construction Exceeding $250K
Outscape / Osmond

Maintenance
Adelaide Horticultural Solutions / Shaping for Perfection

Commercial
Categories

Design
Climbing Tree Creations / Glenthorne National Park, Ityamaiitpinna Yarta playspace

Construction Under $200K
Prospect Contractors / Glenthorne National Park, BBQ Area Walls

Construction $200K - $500K
Climbing Tree Creations / The Briars Special Early Learning Centre

Construction $500K - $1M
LCS Landscapes / Hamilton Reserve

Construction Exceeding $1M
LCS Landscapes / Thorndon Park Super Playground

Construction Exceeding $1M
LCS Landscapes / Polonia Reserve Upgrade

Maintenance
Elton Landscapes / Haircare

Special
Categories

Trainee of the Year
Sam Rowe / Adelaide Hills Lawns & Gardens

Frank Ugody Memorial Award
Garry Heyne

Craig Norman Industry Supplier Award
Waterpro

Rising Star Award
Meraki Landscape Construction

Best Use of Green-Life
Hedgehogs Gardens / Grevilia Facelift

Individual Landscape Feature
LCS Landscapes / Harry Clark Water Playspace

Most Environmentally Sensitive Project
Climbing Tree Creations / Glenthorne National Park, Ityamaiitpinna Yarta playspace

Judges' Choice Award
Climbing Tree Creations / Glenthorne National Park, Ityamaiitpinna Yarta playspace