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Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado 2021 Awards Highlight Residential, Commercial Projects

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  Earlier this month, Colorado’s landscape industry association, Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC), announced the recipients of its 2021 ELITE Awards. The ELITE Awards is the only program of its kind in Colorado and recognizes landscape companies and professionals who demonstrate professionalism, excellence, management practices, sustainability, and innovation. “This year’s award winners demonstrated outstanding commitment to the central values of our industry, even during one of the busiest and most challenging seasons we’ve ever had,” said ALCC Chief Executive Officer, John McMahon. “They have exhibited impressive environmental stewardship as well as sound business practices and community service.” ELITE Award categories also mirror the services and amenities ALCC member companies provide their clients, with awards for Community Stewardship, Design/Build, Innovation, Landscape Construction, Landscape Maintenance, Plant Design, and Sustainability. In addition, the Most Valued Player (MVP) category recognized four landscape professionals for their outstanding service and dedication to the industry. More than 120 landscape professionals gathered to celebrate Colorado projects that placed in the Awards, and the organizations that created or maintain them. This year’s recipients, finalists and a brief description of their project submissions are as follows: Community Stewardship Gold Award: Designscapes Colorado – outreach program for underserved children during the holiday season in the Denver metro area Design/Build Gold Award: Lifescape Colorado – application of Xeriscape principles on a 1930s Tudor-style Denver, CO home Silver Award: Tree of Life Landscapes – creation of a private entertaining space that balances an ultramodern Boulder, CO home Bronze Award: Phase One Landscapes ...

CO Landscape Industry Award Recipients Announced

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Ten projects receive ELITE Awards, another 15 finalists and seven individuals also honored On Monday, March 18, Colorado’s landscape industry association, Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC), announced the recipients of its fifth annual ELITE Awards. The ELITE Awards honor companies and personnel who are elevating the landscape industry through excellence by demonstrating outstanding achievement within the profession. The Awards program is the only of its kind in Colorado, and award-winning projects reflect the 21st Century values of sustainability, service, and environmental stewardship. The ELITE Awards illustrate how Colorado’s landscape companies deliver innovation, best management practices, originality, professionalism, and problem solving for their clients. Award categories mirror the services and amenities ALCC member companies provide their clients including Community Stewardship, Customer Service, Design/Build, Innovation, Irrigation Management, Landscape Construction, Maintenance, and Use of Color. The MVP category also recognizes one landscape company employee for outstanding service and dedication to their organization and the industry. According to ALCC Executive Director John McMahon, “These awards celebrate the commitment of companies and clients to create and maintain exceptional landscapes that support Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle.” This year, The ELITE Awards were presented by ALCC and sponsored in 2019 by Colorado Materials, Inc. More than 170 landscape professionals gathered to honor landscapes that exemplify ELITE standards and the organizations that created them. This year’s recipients, finalists, and a brief description of their project submissions are as follows: COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Award Recipient: Environmental Designs, Inc. – outdoor training space for International Hearing Dog Inc., Henderson, CO Finalist: ...