Saturday 15 October saw Landscaping Victoria celebrate their 2016 Industry Awards and 50th Anniversary Gala in style at the Pullman Albert Park. One of their biggest events to date, the night brought together individuals from all corners of the industry to celebrate the achievements of Landscaping Victoria members.
The team at Formation Landscapes had every reason to celebrate on the night, walking away with an impressive 5 awards, culminating in their win of 'Landscape of the Year'. Chris Weiss and the team put forward two striking projects, which both wowed the judges across a number of categories. Their impressive Surrey Hills Project was awarded Landscape of the Year, and was was deemed a "useable, low maintenance entertainment space incorporating a kid friendly zone, and year-round functionality" by the judges.
This year's Rising Star award was presented to Landscape Plus, accepted by Director Chris Keay. Awarded to a business less than 5 years of age, judges felt that Landscape Plus impressed the most with their business structure, knowledge and ambition. Chris demonstrated an honest and highly competent profile of his growing business, "a truly impressive business with a clear vision into the future of landscaping." In his acceptance speech Chris Keay thanked his partner for her support over the past four and a half years and acknowledged the immense amount of hard work and sacrifice that goes into starting up a business, praising those companies who themselves had taken that leap.
2016 WINNERS
LANDSCAPE OF THE YEAR
Formation Landscapes
Surrey Hills Project #2
Judge’s Comments: "Formation Landscapes' Harding Street project in Surrey Hills, winner of Design over 200 square meters, and winner of Construction over $300K is a project that showcases clever and well considered design that addresses a difficult sloping site, delivers successfully on the client brief and provides plenty of ‘wow’ factor. In addition, this complex project has been built to the exacting standards that reflect the ambition of Landscaping Victoria’s Awards of Excellence. Congratulations to the Chris Weiss and the entire team at Formation Landscapes for this deserved win."
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Semken Landscaping
Plenty Project
HARD STRUCTURES IN THE LANDSCAPE
Warrandale Industries
Grampians Hikers Camp Project
LANDSCAPE DESIGN UNDER 60SQM
Formation Landscapes
Surrey Hills Project #1
LANDSCAPE DESIGN 60 TO 200SQM
COS Design
Canterbury Project
LANDSCAPE DESIGN OVER 200SQM
Formation Landscapes
Surrey Hills Project #2
PLANTS IN THE LANDSCAPE
Jane Jones Landscapes
Kew Project
RISING STAR
Landscape Plus
Judge’s Comments: "There were some inspiring and passionate businesses nominated for this year's Rising Star Award, and because of this high standard, judges decided to award not only a winner but a Commendation to Bayon Gardens. However, the business that impressed the most and in some ways amazed the judges with their business structure, knowledge and ambition was Landscape Plus. Chris Keay presented an exciting, intriguing and proficient business that has been developed around his experience in the landscape industry. From the daily procedures, project specific market research and intense strategic planning; Chris demonstrated an honest and highly competent profile of his growing business. A truly impressive business with a clear vision into the future of landscaping."
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION UNDER $500,000
Warrandale Industries
Melbourne Zoo Lemur Project
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION OVER $500,000
PTA Landscapes
Monash University - Clayton Project
RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION UNDER $50,000
Bayon Gardens
Camberwell Project
AWARD OF MERIT
Paul Hamilton
AWARD OF MERIT
Terry Meehan
LIFE MEMBER
Bruce Winstanley
Images (top to bottom): Formation Landscapes, Surrey Hills Project #2; PTA Landscapes,
Monash University/Clayton Project; Semken Landscape, Plenty Project; COS Design, Canterbury Project; Warrandale Industries, Grampians Hikers Camp Project.
