Each year, we’re proud to showcase our award-winning projects, which reflect not only our high standards but also the hard work and skill of our teams. Award projects are recognized for their complexity and visual appeal, judged by industry professionals based on detailed narratives and high-quality photos. Preparing for these awards is a team effort, requiring input from across our organization—from gathering statistics to preparing sites for photos and crafting narratives.
However, the true effort happens every day as our teams transform each site through skilled work and dedication. Thank you to everyone involved—from project managers to crew members—for making these achievements possible. Your commitment and excellence are what allow us to shine, both in awards and in all that we do. Keep up the outstanding work and thank you for all that you do!
The following projects were recognized in the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) 2025 Awards of Excellence and the Landscape Contractors Association (LCA) 2025 Excellence in Landscape Awards.
North Potomac Yard Park
Location: Alexandria, VA
Installed By: Virginia Installation Branch
Awards Won: NALP Gold Award/LCA Grand Award
Category: Commercial Landscape Construction
Description: North Potomac Yard Park in Alexandria, Virginia is one piece of a larger redevelopment project which will help transform a former railyard into a vibrant transit-oriented community. This 4.5 acre park was designed to align with Alexandria’s Environmental Sustainability Master Plan by providing accessible green space, incorporating storm water management strategies, establishing walkable connections and gathering areas, and serving as the central open space for the new mixed-use neighborhood.
Scope: The overall scope of this project included the excavation of 425 CY of soil; installation of 1685 tons of drainage stone; 225 tons of quarried Russell stone; 4800 CY of soil; nearly 2 tons of fertilizer and 1550 CY of compost; 83,450 SF of drainage fabric/liner; 3150 LF of drainage pipe; 4700 LF of pavers; a 36-zone $750,000 irrigation system; $750,000 in site amenities, and landscape that included an acre of turf, over 400 trees, 8000 shrubs, and 29,000 perennials.
Perimeter Summit
Location: Atlanta, GA
Maintained By: Alpharetta, GA Maintenance Branch
Awards Won: NALP Gold Award/LCA Distinction Award
Category: Commercial Landscape Maintenance
Description: The client envisioned Perimeter Summit as a premier, park-like corporate campus that would create a welcoming, refined, and functional environment for employees and visitors alike. The intent was to elevate the outdoor experience across this Class A office complex by blending curated ornamental plantings with functional green spaces. A key focus was on maintaining high-visibility features such as expansive seasonal color displays, finely maintained turf, and employee-friendly outdoor spaces like walking trails, outdoor workstations, and organic vegetable garden. The goal was to ensure the site remained vibrant, functional, and restorative, serving as both a workplace and a wellness retreat in the heart of Atlanta.
Scope: Maintenance includes managing mixed turf (fescue and zoysia), over-structure plantings with limited rooting depth, and microclimates caused by reflective heat and wind tunnels. Services address irrigation complexity, seasonal transitions, and mature tree care, with enhancements and detailed horticultural practices sustaining plant health, safety, and the site’s long-term landscape performance.
3350 Peachtree
Location: Atlanta, GA
Installed By: Georgia Installation Branch
Awards Won: NALP Gold Award/LCA Grand Award
Category: Commercial Landscape Construction
Description: 3350 Peachtree is a Class A office building, nestled in the heart of Buckhead’s financial district. The building, originally built in 1989, was uniquely situated to take advantage of two initiatives (PATH400 and HUB404) designed to create a more connected, sustainable and vibrant Buckhead area within Atlanta. These projects aim to create a 5+ mile greenway and a 9-acre park that will be built over a roadway to create a bridged connectivity with Atlanta’s mass transit hub. Their goal is to provide valuable green space, recreation opportunities, and encourage multimodal transportation options, improving the quality of life for residents and enhancing the visitor experience. To capitalize on the project’s unique position, a new 1-acre outdoor plaza was designed to span atop an expanded parking structure. The inspiration for the design came from the future Hub404 highway cap project and the paintings of Roberto Burle Marx, a Brazilian landscape architect, artist, and ecologist renowned for his modernist garden designs. The project’s intention was to pique the curiosity of those living in surrounding buildings and encourage them to visit the space—which has various seating and working areas along with multiple open areas for gatherings.
Scope: To bring this project to fruition, we performed a substantial amount of concrete flatwork including the installation of 22,000 lbs. of rebar, 40,000 SF of wire mesh, 14,000 LF of expansion joints and 1225 CY of multi-colored concrete. In addition, we installed 12,000 LF of concrete walls/stairs, 2100 tons of stone, 490 CY of soil, 2650 CY of soil amendment, over 35,000 SF of filter fabric, drainage pipe and channel drains, an irrigation system, over $100,000 worth of site amenities, 19,000 SF of Bermuda seed, 3215 SF of synthetic turf, 3300 shrubs, 7800 perennials and 95 trees.
Fair Hill Racetrack & Special Event Zone
Location: Elkton, MD
Maintained By: Toughkenamon, PA Maintenance Branch
Awards Won: NALP Gold Award/LCA Distinction Award
Category: Commercial Landscape Maintenance
Description: Built in 2019, the Fair Hill Racetrack and Special Event Area now serves as a world-class venue for the Maryland 5 Star equestrian competition. In addition, the turf track inside the Fair Hill Special Event Zone reopened to racing on Aug. 30, 2025 following the completion of an infrastructure modernization project, which included the construction of a sand-based turf course of Kentucky bluegrass and state-of-the-art irrigation system. This course is the first course of its kind in Maryland. The August “Races at Fair Hill” event, hosted by the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland and the Cecil County Breeders Fair, marks the return of live racing after a six-year hiatus following a pause in racing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and track reconstruction. The new course, designed for flat racing, steeplechase, and eventing, includes advanced drainage and rootzone systems for durability. These events demand optimal footing and aesthetics, which means the landscape must be maintained to the highest possible standards. Safety, surface consistency, and visual appeal are paramount to ensure an elite and memorable experience for competitors and spectators alike.
Scope: Ruppert Landscape maintains over 100 acres of turf at Fair Hill with precision irrigation across 122 zones, more than 18 annual fertility treatments, and regular aeration and topdressing. Daily moisture monitoring, compaction and firmness testing, and data-driven adjustments support the sand-based Kentucky bluegrass track, ensuring safe footing, resilient turf, and premier aesthetics for international equestrian events and flat racing.
The Mather
Location: Tyson, VA
Installed By: DC Installation Branch
Awards Won: NALP Gold Award/LCA Grand Award
Category: Commercial Landscape Construction
Description: Mather’s vision for its Tysons, Virginia, community was to redefine senior living by prioritizing wellness, sustainability, and meaningful connection to nature in a vibrant, urban setting. As a nonprofit, Mather set out to create a forward-thinking environment that would appeal to a new generation of active older adults by integrating biophilic and sustainable design throughout the site. The landscape was a central part of this vision—blending public and private outdoor spaces with nearly three acres of green space, including rooftop gardens, walking paths, a dog park, sports courts, and access to a nearby public park. The goal was to create a wellness-focused refuge within a bustling mixed-use neighborhood, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation, social engagement, and daily interaction with nature. LEED Gold and WELL Building certifications further reinforced the commitment to environmental and human health, aligning with Mather’s mission to create a lasting, inclusive, and livable community.
Scope: To bring this project to fruition, we installed 4300 CY of soil, 30,000 tons of stone/aggregate, over $100,000 worth of drainage components including 1265 LF of PVC pipe and 110,000 SF of soil separator/filter fabric; 2100 LF of Pre-Cast (curbs, stairs, raised planters); 5250 SF of custom natural veneer; 13,000 SF of pavers; 1900 LF of custom ore planters; a 280 LF sculptural amenity fence; 3550 SF of rubber sport surfacing and synthetic turf; a community garden shed; $750,000 in site amenities; a $100,000 irrigation system; 2100 SY of sod; 28,000 perennials, 1200 shrubs and over 185 trees.
Kiawah River Coastal Community
Location: Kiawah Island, SC
Maintained By: John’s Island Maintenance Branch
Awards Won: NALP Silver Award/LCA Grand Award
Category: Commercial Landscape Maintenance
Description: The client’s intent for the Kiawah River Coastal Community was to create and sustain a cohesive, high-end residential environment that harmonizes with the site’s natural Sea Island surroundings. The landscape was designed to reflect a “natural-native” aesthetic, with expansive meadows, wooded areas, and native plantings that align with the community’s sustainability-focused mission. As an agrihood community, Kiawah River places a strong emphasis on ecological stewardship, communal interaction, and wellness, which is reflected in the inclusion of amenities such as a working farm, farmers market, sports park, pocket parks, and miles of walking trails. The landscape was expected to remain both functionally sustainable and visually appealing, even with frequent foot traffic from residents and special events hosted at community venues like the farmhouse and sports field.
Scope: Our scope of work includes maintaining over 13 acres of turf, caring for more than 2,000 shrubs and perennials, and installing over 1,000 annuals with each seasonal rotation. We perform detailed edging along three miles of bed and curb lines, apply approximately 600 cubic yards of mulch annually, and oversee all aspects of the turf care program, including fertilization, aeration, and overseeding. In addition, our team handles pest management and irrigation system oversight in-house, ensuring a responsive, integrated approach to maintaining plant health and water efficiency throughout the site.