The California Landscape Contractors Association sponsors the Trophy Awards to encourage interest in landscaping, recognize crafts people who produce outstanding landscapes, create pride in superior workmanship and to bestow public recognition on companies, institutions, municipalities and residents for their interest in a beautiful California.

Any chapter Beautification Award winner is encouraged to enter that project into the state Trophy Awards program.

Awards were presented at the CLCA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 13, 2009.

Special Category Winners

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Stuart J. Sperber Memorial Sweepstakes Trophy
Best Of Show.
Sponsor Valley Crest Tree Co.
Jensen Landscape & Construction Co.

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President’s Trophy
Best entry from all residential categories.
Sponsor Smith Pipe & Supply Inc.
Madrone Landscapes Inc.

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Judges Award
Best residential entry with a budget under $150,000.
Sponsor Norman’s Nursery
Ciro’s Landscaping Inc.

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Special Effects
Best special effects or novel application.
Sponsor Hunter Industries
Richard Cohen Landscape & Construction Inc.

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Excelsior Award
Best entry from a first-year CLCA member.
Sponsor Ewing Irrigation Products
Maniglia Landscape Services Inc.

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John Redmond Memorial Award
Best entry from all maintenance categories.
Sponsor Landscape Contractors Insurance Services, Inc.
Stay Green Inc.

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Herb Frank Memorial Award
Best commercial installation entry.
Sponsor Birch Financial
Jensen Corporation Landscape Contractors

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Humanitarian Award
Recognizes landscape contractors and chapters who donate their time and materials to a worthy cause.
Sponsor CLCA Women’s Auxiliary
Mark Schroeder & Company Inc.

Installation Categories

Small Residential Landscape Installation
Single family residence with landscape costs less than $75,000.
First Place: Visionscape Inc.
Achievement: Steve Hanson Landscaping Inc.
Sponsor State Compensation Insurance Fund
Medium Residential Landscape Installation
Single family residence with landscape costs from $75,001–150k.
First Place: Samscaping Inc.
Achievement: Land Creations
Sponsor Southland Sod Farms
Large Residential Landscape Installation
Single family residence with landscape costs from $150,001–300k.
First Place: Steve Hanson Landscaping Inc.
Achievement: Kaylor Landscape
Sponsor A-G Sod Farms, Inc.
Residential Estate Landscape Installation
Single family residence with landscape costs from $300,001–750k.
First Place: Blue Sky Designs Inc.
Achievement: Columbine Landscape Inc.
Sponsor Arborwell
Residential Estate Unlimited Landscape Installation
Single family residence with landscape costs greater than $750,001.
First Place: Dibble Landscaping
Achievement: Cohen Landscape & Construction Inc.
Sponsor Superior Sod
Model Homes Landscape Installation
Series of three or more family units included in one subdivision.
First Place: Gothic Landscaping Inc.
Achievement: Gothic Landscaping Inc.
Sponsor Green Thumb Wholesale Nursery
Small Commercial/ Industrial Landscape Installation
Property used for business, religious or rental purposes with landscape costs not exceeding $250,000.
First Place: Gothic Landscaping Inc.
Achievement: Medallion Landscape Management Inc.
Large Commercial/ Industrial Landscape Installation
Property used for business, religious or rental purposes with landscape costs over $250,001.
First Place: Gothic Landscaping Inc.
Achievement: The Celtis Group (Maniglia Landscape, Inc.)
Sponsor Boething Treeland Farms Inc.
Public Works/ Sports, Parks & Athletic Facilities
Landscaping financed by public funds. Includes sportsfields, parks and athletic facilities.
First Place: Colony Landscape & Maintenance Inc.
First Place: Gothic Landscaping Inc.
Condos/ Townhomes/ Apartments Landscape Installation
Multi-unit, attached residences.
Achievement: Gothic Landscaping Inc.
Achievement: Gothic Landscaping Inc.
Sponsor Birch Financial Inc.

Specialty Category Winners

Small Landscape Renovation
Renovation with costs less than $75k. 40% must be original.
First Place: Elder Creek Landscapes
Achievement: Del Conte’s Landscaping Inc.
Large Residential Landscape Renovation
Renovation with costs greater than $75,001. 40% must be original.
First Place: Ambience Landscape Corp. dba Southern California Landscape
Achievement: Blue Sky Designs Inc.
Sponsor Pardee Tree Nursery
Design/Build
Project designed and installed by the contractor.
First Place: Ciro’s Landscaping Inc.
Achievement: Ambience Landscape Corp. dba Southern California Landscape
Sponsor Delta Bluegrass Company
Xeriscape
An attractive, sustainable landscape that conserves water, is based on sound horticultural practices and shows evidence of care. It is based on seven principles. Residential or commercial.
First Place: Kathy’s Landscaping
Achievement: Cagwin & Dorward
Sponsor State Compensation Insurance Fund
Water Features
Any fountain, waterfall and/or pond.
First Place: Ciro’s Landscaping Inc.
Achievement: Natural Landscaping Inc.
Sponsor Atlantic Water Gardens
Lighting
Any landscape lighting.
First Place: Land Creations
Achievement: Tri Star Landscape Inc.
Sponsor FX Luminaire Inc.

Maintenance Category Winners

Small Residential Maintenance
Complete landscape maintenance on any single-family residential property with a monthly contract amount not exceeding $1,000.
First Place: Visionscape Inc.
Large Residential Maintenance
Complete landscape maintenance on any single-family residential property with monthly contract greater than $1,001.
First Place: Stay Green Inc.
Achievement: Landscapes by Jeffery, Inc.
Sponsor Coyote Valley Nursery
Small Commercial Maintenance
Maintenance on project less than five years old with monthly contract not exceeding $1,000.
First Place: Coast Landscape Inc.
Achievement: Del Conte’s Landscaping Inc.
Sponsor Golden Oak Co-op
Medium Commercial Maintenance
Maintenance with monthly contract of $1,001–3,000.
First Place: Bayscape Management Inc.
Achievement: Gothic Grounds Management Inc.
Large Commercial Maintenance
Maintenance with monthly contract of $3,001–6,000.
First Place: Del Conte’s Landscaping Inc.
Achievement: Maniglia Landscape Services Inc.
Sponsor Arborwell
Unlimited Commercial Maintenance
Maintenance with monthly contract greater than $6,001.
First Place: Gothic Grounds Management Inc.
Achievement: Gothic Grounds Management Inc.
Apartment Grounds Maintenance
Complete landscape maintenance on any apartment.
First Place: Coast Landscape Inc.
Achievement: Medallion Landscape Management Inc.
Condos/ Townhouses Grounds Maintenance
Complete landscape maintenance on any condo or townhouse.
First Place: Gachina Landscape Management
Achievement: Tierra Verde Landscape Inc.