Awards Program

For Immediate Release

The Washington Association of Landscape Professionals announces 2025 Northwest Premiere Landscape Awards recipients

The Washington Association of Landscape Professionals held its annual Awards Banquet on January 30, 2026 at the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo, WA to recognize outstanding workmanship in the landscape construction and maintenance sectors. Judged by industry peers, the purpose of the program is to recognize outstanding performance by Washington Association of Landscape Professionals (WALP) members; foster personal and company pride in superior workmanship; publicize the Association and the Industry and encourage future business for WALP members.

There are three levels of award recognition:

• Award of Merit – Meets Industry Standards

• Award of Distinction – Exceeds Industry Standards

• Grand Award – There is Little or No Room for Improvement

• Judge’s Award – Awarded at the Discretion of the Judges

WALP proudly presents the recipients of the 2025 Northwest Premiere Landscape Awards  – Program (Company – Project Name – Category)

Award of Merit:

PLACE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE – CDA River Modern – Residential Landscape Construction

SEATTLE SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES – Opitz-Farwell Residence – Design/Build

SEATTLE SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES – Smith Residence – Design/Build

SEATTLE SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES – Wilson Residence – Design/Build

Award of Distinction:

PLANTSCAPES, INC – Brooks Café Interior – Commercial Landscape Construction

MALONE’S LANDSCAPE – Cedarbrook Lodge – Multi Family Maintenance

DEVONSHIRE LANDSCAPES – Davis Residence – Residential Maintenance

SEATTLE SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES – Edwards Residence – Design/Build

MALONE’S LANDSCAPE – Hillside Heaven – Residential Landscape Construction

DEVONSHIRE LANDSCAPES – Koutsky Residence – Residential Landscape Construction

NEW LEAF CREATIONS, INC – Lewin Residence – Design/Build

NEW LEAF CREATIONS, INC – Reynolds Residence – Design/Build

PLANTSCAPES, INC – Rooster Rooftop Enhancement – Commercial Landscape Construction

KIRKLAND LANDSCAPES LLC – Smokey Point Community Park – Public Works

HEDAHL LANDSCAPE DECK & PATIO – Tafs’ Place – Residential Landscape Construction

MALONE’S LANDSCAPE – The Sunken Fire-Pit Retreat – Residential Landscape Construction

Grand Award:

MALONE’S LANDSCAPE – Garden Oasis – Residential Landscape Construction

PLACE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE – Palo Alto Garden – Residential Landscape Construction

HEDAHL LANDSCAPE DECK & PATIO – Tree Patio Project – Design/Build

MALONE’S LANDSCAPE – Zen Garden – Residential Landscape Construction

JUDGE’S AWARD:

MALONE’S LANDSCAPE – Garden Oasis – Residential Landscape Construction

The Washington Association of Landscape Professionals was formed in 1984 by a group of industry leaders striving to define professionalism by olering educational programs and networking opportunities. WALP hosts monthly peer to peer meetings throughout Washington State with a thriving membership. To learn more about the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals please visit our website at walp.org.

DAVE HAIZLIP

New Leaf Creations, Inc.

2025 WALP Contractor of the Year