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Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards shortlist revealed

Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards 2026 has been revealed.

First launched in 2023, the awards are on a mission to showcase the most important initiatives across the UK landscaping sector, from leading organisations, design, construction, product supply and the people involved.

David Griffiths, divisional director, comments on this year’s shortlist:

“We are delighted to recognise housing associations and ecology teams through new categories introduced this year. The shortlist also features major contractors, consultants, landscape architecture studios, forward thinking councils and some incredible projects. Collectively, these awards shine a spotlight on and bring together all the key stakeholder groups demonstrating the critical role that landscapes can play as a solution to the climate challenges we face.”

“It’s great to witness the leadership and ambition being shown by organisations of all sizes in our sector. It’s going to be incredibly hard for our great panel of judges.”

The shortlist is as follows:

Arboriculture Company
In partnership with Apex Soil Solutions

G Trott Tree Consultancy Ltd
Lowther Forestry Group Ltd
Silver Tree Services (STS Industries Ltd)

Commercial Build Project Under £500k
In partnership with Champion Timber

Northbrook Park Wetlands, Baylis Landscapes
Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, Gavin Jones
Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIOT), University of Salford Helmrig, working in collaboration with Dr Gethin Owens, Stiwdio Owens Landscape Architecture & Tilbury Douglas
Beit Courtyard, Imperial College London, Reimagine Works Ltd

Commercial Build Project Over £500k

The Queen Elizabeth II Garden, Blakedown Landscapes
Milton Keynes Station Square, Frosts Landscape Construction Ltd
The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground Renewal, Kensington Gardens, London, Ground Control Ltd
Setterah Park Restoration Project, Lowther Forestry Group Ltd and Lowther Farming Partnership
Welborne Garden Village, Millstone Landscapes Ltd

Commercial Design Project

Cockcrow Green Bridge, AtkinsRéalis
The Flood Resilient Garden at Howbery Park, Belderbos Landscapes and The Environmental Design Studio Ltd (TEDS)
St John’s Garden, Groundwork London

Ecology Team or Company
In partnership with Nurture Group

FPCR Environment and Design Ltd
Greenflow Solutions t/a The London Lawn Turf Company Ltd
Lowther Farming Partnership

Grounds Maintenance Company

IPM Facilities Ltd
OUTCO
Sherratt Group Ltd
English Estates

Housing Association

Clarion Housing Group
Gentoo Group
Worthing Homes Ltd

Landscape Architecture Studio
In partnership with IPM Facilities

Mei Loci Landscape Architects
ONE Creative environments (ONE)

Landscaping Company
In partnership with Phoenix Amenity Supplies

Frosts Landscape Construction Ltd
Kingston Landscape Group Ltd
Lowther Foresty Group Ltd
NT Killingley Ltd
Jacq and Wills Landscapes

Local Authority/Council of the Year

Dacorum Borough Council
Mid Sussex District Council
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK)

Maintenance Contract

Barton Seagrave Greenbelt Group Ltd
Malvern Vale Greenbelt Group Ltd
Tesco Headquarters – Shire Park Ground Control Ltd
Howbery Business Park Nurture Landscapes
Here East Quality & Service Ltd (Q&S)

Sustainable Product of the Year
In partnership with Lowther Forestry Group Ltd

London Green Infrastructure Framework, Greater London Authority and LUC
Lindum Species Rich Turf, Lindum Turf
ENGAGE3D, LUC
LivingPillar®, Scotscape Smartscape Ltd
Dipping Tank, The Dipping Tank Company
SUPA Heater, SUPA Products Ltd

Supplier or Service Provider

Apex Soil Solutions
Champion Timber
The London Lawn Turf Company Ltd
Meadowmania
Wyevale Nurseries

Sustainability and Biodiversity Leader
In partnership with Allgreen

AllGreen, Joe Heath English Estates
Noel Brock, Frognal Gardens Ltd
Chris Bawtree, Ground Control Ltd
Chris Worman, South Derbyshire District Council

Winners will be announced during an awards ceremony after FutureScape on 13 October taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.

To buy tickets and find more information visit: prolandscapersustainabilityawards.com.

Pro Landscaper reveals Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards judging panel

Pro Landscaper reveals Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards judging panel

Pro Landscaper is celebrating the future of landscaping for the fourth year with the opening of this year’s Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards entries.

First launched in 2023, the awards are on a mission to showcase the most important initiatives across the UK landscaping sector, from leading organisations, design, construction, product supply and the people involved.

On top of a new entry guide, available here, Pro Landscaper has also revealed the judges on this year’s panel.

The judges are as follows:

Adam White
Director, Davies White

Malcolm Anderson
Head of sustainability, Royal Horticultural Society

Sam Bower
Head of sustainability, natural environment, Balfour Beatty

Joe Harries
Technical director, landscape and urban design, WSP UK

Brian Hawtin
Associate director, Huskisson Brown

Robert Hewitt
Associate director, Stephenson Halliday

Martin Townsend
Growth director, BSI

Sally Hayns
Chief executive, CIEEM

Neil Beamsley
Head of nature and biodiversity, Bellway Homes

Jessica Lewis
Group head of sustainable places, Berkeley Group

Phil Askew
Director of landscape, Peabody

Sam Jones
Director, The Green Partnership

Helen Nyul
Director of ecology, Verna

Martin Baxter
Deputy chief executive, ISEP

David Keegan
Director, David Keegan Garden Design

Dr Sally Fraser
Biodiversity net gain lead, Jacobs

The list of categories can be found here, featuring two new categories: Ecology Team or Company and Housing Association.

The shortlist will be announced during the week commencing 31 August, followed by an awards ceremony celebrating both winning and shortlisted entrants after FutureScape on 13 October taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.

To enter and for more information visit: prolandscapersustainabilityawards.com.

Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards introduces new categories for 2026

Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards introduces new categories for 2026

Pro Landscaper is celebrating the future of landscaping for the fourth year with the opening of this year’s Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards entries.

First launched in 2023, the awards are on a mission to showcase the most important initiatives across the UK landscaping sector, from leading organisations, design, construction, product supply and the people involved.

David Griffiths, divisional director, comments:

“These awards are crucial in helping advocate and showcase the value and critical role of landscapes. We are celebrating what is being delivered by the sector and the wider societal benefits they create.”

Judged across 15 categories, this year’s awards feature Ecology Team or Company and Housing Association, both new for 2026.

The categories are as follows:

Arboriculture Company

Commercial Build project

Commercial Design project

Ecology Team or Company

Garden Design Company

Grounds Maintenance Company

Housing Association

Landscape Architecture Studio

Landscaping Company under £2,500,000

Landscaping Company over £2,500,000

Local Authority / Council of the Year

Maintenance Contract

Sustainable Product of the Year

Supplier or Service Provider

Sustainability and Biodiversity Leader 

The judging criteria will assess sustainability strategy, initiatives, staff schemes, accreditation, leadership and knowledge sharing.

Entries will remain open until 10 August. Companies that confirm their category/ies by 3 July will receive an early bird saving of £70 per entry.

The shortlist will be announced during the week commencing 31 August, followed by an awards ceremony celebrating both winning and shortlisted entrants after FutureScape on 13 October taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.

For more information and to download the entry guide: prolandscapersustainabilityawards.com.

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