by Bethany Vann | 30 Mar 26 | Commercial Landscaping, Domestic Landscaping, Garden Design, News
More than 130 projects created by 73 Horticultural Trades Association members have been shortlisted for the APL Awards 2027.
After celebrating the winners of the APL Awards 2026 earlier this month, preparations are already underway for the 2027 event.
The next stage of judging will begin after Easter – the judges are next year’s event are, Bob Sweet (BBC Gardeners’ World Live), Rod Winrow (Garden House Design), Laura Anstiss (Oakmore Green), Rupert Keys (TASK Academy), and Phil Tremayne (APL General Manager).
Phil Tremayne, general manager of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) offers his congratulations to the 2027 shortlist, commenting:
“The standard of entries this year is once again exceptional. We have so many talented and professional landscaper and designer members, all of whom deserve to be recognised and celebrated. I know the judges, and I will have a tough time deciding on our 2027 finalists, because all the members behind the projects have demonstrated a commitment to quality landscaping and customer satisfaction.”
Winners will be announced at the APL Awards ceremony on Friday, 12 March 2027, at the Brewery in London.
Find out who features on the 2027 shortlist here.
by Holly Chapman | 10 Oct 25 | Commercial Landscaping, Domestic Landscaping, FutureScape News, News
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Awards.
After a record-breaking number of entries, the APL Awards stands with a record number of finalists, too.
Revealed at the APL general meeting which was hosted on the Pro Landscaper stage at FutureScape on Tuesday 7 October at Excel London, the 123 finalists were celebrated with other members and trade professionals.
Judging took place over three days, led by a panel of judges including Bob Sweet from BBC Gardeners’ World Live, with Rod Winrow of Garden House Design, Laura Anstiss at Oakmore Green, Rupert Keys from TASK Academy, and APL general manager Phil Tremayne.
Due to the high level of skilled entries, two new categories have been introduced for the 2026 awards, bringing the total number of categories to 22. These are: Outdoor Living and Waterfalls and Pond Features.
Tremayne says every year “the standard of the APL gardens gets better and better, but this year once again APL members have excelled,” adding, “all entrants should be very proud of their achievements”.
A full list of APL Awards 2026 finalists can be seen here, as winners will be revealed at a ceremony on Friday 13 March 2026 at The Brewery in London.
