The 2024 MLSA Awards of Excellence were held on 16 November 2024 at the SkyCity Adelaide.

The prestigious MLSA Awards of Excellence stand as the pinnacle recognition program for South Australia's landscape industry. These coveted awards spotlight exceptional achievements across Residential and Commercial categories, encompassing Construction, Design, and Maintenance.

Each year, outstanding entries from across South Australia showcase the industry's finest work. Winners represent the absolute pinnacle of landscaping excellence in our state, demonstrating remarkable innovation and creative vision in their field.

The 2024 Awards Gala Dinner was a landmark event, drawing over 370 industry professionals together to honor excellence in landscaping. The ceremony recognized 23 outstanding recipients, including distinguished projects, businesses, and individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field.

Check out the 2024 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
Hills Classic Gardens / Heathfield Japanese Garden

Construction Under $70K
Hills Classic Gardens / Heathfield Japanese Garden

Design $70K - $150K
Hills Classic Gardens / Crafers Project

Construction $70K - $150K
Hills Classic Gardens  / Crafers Project

Design $150K - $250K
Wax Design / Erindale Residence

Construction $150K - $250K
Adelaide Landscape Construction / Erindale Residence

Design Exceeding $250K
Hills Classic Gardens / Auricht House Hahndorf

Construction Exceeding $250K
Hills Classic Gardens / Auricht House Hahndorf

Maintenance
Shane McMahon Gardens / Springfield

Commercial
Categories

Design
Climbing Tree Creations / St Peter's Girls' College

Construction Under $200K
Adelaide Innovative Landscaping / Hallett Cove Shopping Centre Children's Playground

Construction $200K - $500K
Adelaide Innovative Landscaping / Magill Road Redevelopment

Construction Exceeding $1M
LCS Landscapes / Paradise Recreational Plaza

Maintenance
LCS Landscapes / Australian Naval Infrastructure Landscape Management

Special
Categories

Trainee of the Year
Daniel Dolman / Akers of Lawn

Frank Ugody Memorial Award
John Zwar

Craig Norman Industry Supplier Award
ARO College

Rising Star Award
DLM - Daldry Landscape Maintenance

Best Use of Green-Life
Hedgehogs Gardens / Street Art

Best Use of Green-Life
Caroline Dawes Gardens / Flagstaff Hill 

Individual Landscape Feature
The Great Outdawes Landscaping / Daw Park Stone Feature Seating Area

Most Environmentally Sensitive Project
LCS Landscapes / Blair Athol North Wetlands and outdoor learning space

Judges' Choice Award
Hills Classic Gardens / Heathfield Japanese Garden