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The 2016 LNA Landscape Excellence Awards will be no exception, with a diverse list of categories to enter including:

1. Residential Construction

2. Commercial and Civil Construction

3. Open Space - Parklands, playground and leisure facilities

4. Maintenance Residential

5. Maintenance Commercial

6. Technology - landscape material & service award

7. Celebrating Women in Landscaping

8. Apprentice of the Year - Parks and Gardens

9. Apprentice of the Year - Construction

10. Local Council Government Award

11. Landscaper Project/Construction Foreman of the year

12. Non-entry Prestigious Awards include:

- The Graham Ross Residential Landscape Construction of the Year Award

- The Graham Ross Commercial Landscape Construction of the Year Award

- The Graham Ross Residential Maintenance of the Year Award

- The Graham Ross Commercial Maintenance of the Year Award

Index1. Conditions of entry

2. Entry Payment Form

3. Checklist

4. Entry Form - Details

5. Entry Form - Material

6. Category Options

Important Dates to RememberEntries Open Wednesday, 30 March 2016

• EntriesClose21July2016

• 2016LandscapeExcellenceAwardsAnnouncementEvent, Friday 28 October 2016

The LNA are excited to announce that the entries for 2016 LNA Landscape Construction Excellence Awards are now open. LNA Excellence Awards have always been successful in allowing industry members to share their hard work, dedication and to be recognised for excellence in their field.

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Conditions of Entry

2016 Landscape Excellence Award entries close 21/7/2016

1. Entries will be accepted for judging from “Full” Members of the LNA for construction and maintenance works (financial at the time of judging).

2. Projects submitted must be completed within the last four (4) years and be situated within NSW/ACT.

NB: It is wise to give plant material time to establish prior to entering these Awards.

3. Projects that have previously won an award may be entered again only after four years have elapsed since the winning entry was awarded.

4. Each project entered must comply with relevant legislative and statutory requirements. The entry must include the signed Contractor’s Declaration to meet the criteria and be eligible for judging.

5. Duplicate (2 x) copies of entry must be submitted for judging.

6. Entries are judged on merit and excellence.

• IndividualorCompanynamemustonlyappearontheEntryPayment Form

• LNAmembershipnumberonlyshouldbeincludedoneachpageofthe entry to ensure judging anonymity.

7. Entries are to include 2 descriptions:

Technical Description

• Adetailed400-500worddescriptionmustbesubmitted,addressing “Scope of Works” as well as the items as outlined in thetableofEntryForm,and

• AnaccuratedescriptionoftheContractor’sinvolvementistobesupplied and utilised for the Judge’s consideration

Media / Lifestyle Description

A detailed marketing/lifestyle review of the project examples of which include:

1. WOOLLOOMOOLOO Inner-City Garden Courtyard

Working with A Gentleman’s Agreement on “The Moo Project”. Thisinner-city,SydneycourtyardinWoolloomooloo,wasdesignedforentertainment.Boastinganimpressiveal-frescoarea,outdoorgardenlighting/audioandlargefeaturetrees.Thiswell-executedoutdoorspacenotonlyoffersroomforwininganddining,butalso provides the practicality of a secure parking space for the resident’s car.

2. MOSMAN A Garden to be Admired

This garden on Sydney’s Lower North Shore was designed and built to be enjoyed both practically and visually. The garden retains traditional qualities which are sympathetic to the character of the area and blends them together with contemporary features. This eclectic approach has resulted in this gardens own unique style. A simple yet functional design that provides detail and complexity throughthematerialandplantingselection.Polishedconcrete,recycledbrick,detailedcarpentryandsandstonepavingandwalling make up the majority of the built elements. Mature Olive trees were craned into site and set into the paving as the centre

piece. Established Lilly Pilly hedges were also craned into place to provide instant privacy. Another exciting collaboration completed with Hampton Architecture. Services completed by Outdoor EstablishmentsLandscapeDesign-LandscapeConstruction-Garden Maintenance

This description will be utilized as part of the LNA marketing activities for the awards as well as the media showcase at the awards announcement event.

8. Video Files - Award entries should consist of a submission of 2 separate video files and drone footage supplied only via USB or CDROM attached to the award application.

• Onevideocanconsistofapanoramicshotofthecompletedwork(nolongerthan30secondsforresidentialentriesand2minutesfor Commercial and Maintenance entries) that may or may not be used for marketing and award presentation purposes.

• Thesecondvideoisforassistingthejudgingpurposes(nolongerthan5minutesforResidentialand10minutesforCommercialand Maintenance) which contains all technical aspects of the projectincluding,butnotlimitedto,closeupsofjoints,pavingorconstruction materials relevant to the project that would give the judges a scope of the technicalities and workmanship.

• PLEASENOTE:Videosmaybeeditedfortimeconstraintsbutmaynot be digitally enhanced with any software that manipulates colours or quality or applies filters and lighting effects.

• PLEASENOTE:Intheeventavideoisdeterminedtohavebreachedtheaforementionedcriteria,thevideowillbeineligibleforthejudging process and may deem the award entry liable for penalties including,butnotlimitedto,disqualificationoftheawardentryandineligibility to attend the event.

These descriptions may be used for Landscape Excellence Awards material.

9. Photography - A selection of 15 digital images (mixture of portrait and landscape). Digital images must meet the following specifications:

• Minimumresolutionof300dpi(highestqualitycamerasetting)

• ImagesizenosmallerthanA4

• Format–jpegortif

• OnlyoneprojectperCD.

Entrants are responsible for the quality of all images. These images areusedintheaudio-visualpresentationandmediasogoodqualitymaterial will better profile your entry.

10.Aplanofthesubjectworkstoidentifywhichareasoftheprojectaretobejudged,designbrief,architecturaldrawings,fullspecification(ifrequired),tender/quotedocumentandsubmission,aswellasimages to include construction or maintenance detail. The method for submitting material is via post.


11. A minimum number of entries for each category will be determined by the Awards Committee for the category to be judged. The Committee reserves the right to determine whether to judge a category and/or to re-categorisethoseentriestothenextmostsuitablecategorywithoutreferencetotheentrant.Inthisinstance,discretionwillbeexercisedandshould,intheCommittee’sopinion,ifanissuewithre-categorisingexists,theentryfee(ifapplicable)forthatcategoryshallberefunded.

12.AnyconflictofinterestshallbedeclaredbetweenConveners,Entrants,Judges,CommitteeandLNABoardMembers.

13. Duplicate (2 x) copies of each entry must be posted to Master Landscaper’sAssociation|POBox3267NorthParramattaNSW1750ordeliveredto456ChurchStreet,Parramatta(MondaytoFridaybetween9.30amand4.30pm)beforecloseofbusiness21/7/2016.

14. ALL entries received will be considered in a preliminary round of judging that will determine which projects go forward as Finalists. Fromthosefinalists,Judgeswillendeavourtoselectonewinnerforeach category and reserve the right to make multiple awards. Both theFinalistandWinnerswillbeannouncedatthe2016LandscapeExcellenceAwardsWinnersGalaEventtobeheldFriday,28October2016.Noteveryentrywillreceivebronze,silverorgold.

15.Thewinnerofthe“GrahamRossResidential”,“GrahamRossCommercial”,“GrahamRossResidentialMaintenance”,“GrahamRossCommercial Maintenance” of the Year Awards” will be awarded by the Judges from each of these categories.

16.Entriesonlyacceptedafterpayment,whichisnon-refundable,excepting only as specified in Condition 11. Such payment is indication that these Conditions of Entry are understood and accepted.

17. Late entries submitted after the closing dates will not be accepted for judging.

18. Entries will only be submitted with the Owner’s written authorisation in order to meet the entry criteria. The Member submitting the entry is responsible to secure the authorisation and advise the LNA. This information facilitates the LNA Judging Panel to physically inspect the work as part of the adjudication process. In the absence of authorisation,theentrywillbeineligibleforjudging.

19. The LNA reserves the right to publicise at its discretion any compliant entrywithintheseAwards,withoutreferencetotheContractor.

20.EntrantswillaccepttheAwardsCommitteeandJudges’decisionsasfinal and correspondence will not be entered into.

21. The LNA Master Landscapers Association and Award Entry Parties confirmthattheconditionsinthisAgreementarevalid,reasonableand are fair and equitable and any breach of these conditions may resultintheaforementionedpenaltiesincluding,butnotlimitedto,disqualification and refusal to attend the ceremony. Both parties agree that upon termination of this Agreement is at the full discretion of the LNA.Itisaconditionofentrythatentrantsshallnothaveanyaction,causeofaction,claimordemandagainsttheLNAorpersonasaconsequenceofthisAgreementortheterminationofthisAgreement,whethersuchclaimarisespursuanttoanyapplicablelegislation,pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise at law.

2016 Landscape Excellence Award entries close 21/7/2016


Entry Payment Form

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

By making payment, it will be taken that you have read and accepted the Category Options and Conditions of Entry.

For clarification on any of these matters, please call the LNA team on (02) 9630 4844. Duplicate (2x) copies of each

entry must be submitted by post or in person. Post to PO Box 3267 North Parramatta NSW 1750 or deliver to

456 Church Street, Parramatta, NSW, 2150 (Monday to Thursday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm) no later than close of business

21/07/2016.

DECLARATION - I, (name)

of: (Company)

Membership No.: hereby submit this payment for the The 2016 Landscape Excellence Awards, accepting the implied responsibility, having read, understood and accepted the Conditions of Entry. I declare that the information supplied is true and correct. I accept that the judging and Awards Committee decisions will be regarded as final.

Member’s Signature: Date:

ENTRIES FEE NUMBER OF ENTRIES SUBMITTED TOTAL ENTRY AMOUNT

$295 per entry

ON PAYMENT, A TAX INVOICE WILL BE RAISED, RECEIPTED AND ISSUED TO YOU. ABN 37 116 532 957

Tick One

n DIRECT CREDIT for $________ to “LNA” NAB A/c No. 506 193 735 BSB 082 124

Deposited on (date) ___ / ___ /___

OR

n Please charge $_________ to my n n

Process fees apply: payment by this option will incur an additional 2% surcharge.

Card Number: __ __ __ __/ __ __ __ __/ __ __ __ __/ __ __ __ __ Expiry: ___/___

Cardholder’s Name:

Cardholder’s Signature:

OR

n Please except enclosed cheque for $ payable to: Landscape Contractors Association of NSW

OR

n I have made my payment online through the LNA Website


Entry Form - Details

LNA MEMBER SUBMISSION(This is the only Part of The award entry that should contain the Company’s name and Membership Number.)

PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS.

CATEGORY

Refer to ‘the Category Options’ on the attached sheet and insert your selection here

STREET CO-ORDINATES

Please indicate nearest cross streets

PROJECT DETAILS

Please note the below will be displayed and publicised.

LNA Member Name LNA Member Number

Category Number Category Name Category Selection (e.g. up to $)

Directory Map Number Co-ordinates

Project Name

Project Address

Continued overleaf…


OWNER’S CONSENT AND PUBLICITY AUTHORISATION

I/We hereby grant permission to the authorised representatives of Landscape NSW & ACT, to enter my/our property/premises for the purpose of judging, photographing, videoing and publicising the landscape installation in the competition. I/We understand that no fees or charges of any kind are required, that my/our personal details will remain confidential at all times and that our surname and the project location (suburb) may be used for publicity purposes. I/We further authorise such photos, videos etc. of the project to be used for publicity where approved by the Awards Committee.

Please use BLOCK Letters

Project Owner’s Name/s

Project Owner’s Signature/s

Mobile

Phone

Special Site Access Instructions for Judging if required

CONTRACTOR’S DECLARATION

MAINTENANCE

Please include Designer’s details below, only if you as the Contractor did not design the project.

Please include a list of your top 3 suppliers for the project such as plant supplier/ timber supplier / stone supplier / organic materials

Completion date must be within the last 4 years.

Designers Name/s

Supplier 1:

Project Completion Date

Designers Postal Address

Supplier 2:

Construction Costs

Mobile

Phone

Special Site Access Instructions for Judgingof Finalists

Mobile

Supplier 3:

Business Phone

n I declare that this project complies with relevant legislative and statutory requirements

Non-compliance in this regard will render the project outside the entry criteria and ineligible for judging.

Signature

Are you responsible for ongoing maintenance? Yes n No n


Entry Form - Details Continued

Entry Form - Material

Judging Photographs and Video

A selection of 15 digital images (mixture of portrait and landscape) and 1 Video file of the complete work site no longer than 5 minutes for Residential and 10 minutes for Commercial and Maintenance.

Photographs must be detailed to include each aspect and element of the project as detailed in the description.

Hero Photographs and VideoA selection of 15 digital images (mixture of portrait and landscape) and 1 Video file. 1 x panoramic Shot no longer than 30 Seconds for residential and 2 minutes for Commercial and Maintenance.

Each individual project must have a clearly marked folder with the projects name. All photographs pertaining to that project are to be placed in that folder for judging. Any photograph not contained within that folder will be ignored, as per the requirements of judging.

We also require a separate folder marked with Media Hero images, this folder will contain photographs to be utilized on the awards announcement night to showcase the project.

PLEASE NOTE: if any of the photographs that are included in the project folder are to also be utilised as “Media Hero images” then they need to be duplicated and placed in that folder.

Digital images and Videos must meet the following specifications:

• Minimumresolutionof300dpi

• ImagesizenosmallerthanA4

• Format–jpeg,tif,MP4andWindowsMediaPlayer

• OnlyoneprojectperCD.Entrantsareresponsibleforthequalityofallimagesandvideos.Theseimagesareusedintheaudio visual presentation and media so good quality material will better profile your entry.

To ensure prompt and efficient processing of your entry, please complete in duplicate (x2) and forward with the necessary requirements to:

2016 LNA LANDSCAPE EXCELLENCE AWARDSPO Box 3267NORTH PARRAMATTA NSW 1750

Or deliver to: 456 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 (Monday to Thursday 9:30am to 4:30pm)

For further information:

Contact the LNA Admin TeamTel: (02) 9630 4844Email: [email protected]

WHERE TO SEND YOUR ENTRY

PHOTOGRAPHY

IMPORTANT ITEMS


Please ensure you include the following items with your entry:• ProjectName• AwardCategoryName• TechnicalDescription• MediaLifestyleDescription

A detailed technical description up to 400-500 words addressing the “Scope of Works” to be used by the judges to determine the works.

MEDIA / LIFESTYLE DESCRIPTION

A detailed marketing/lifestyle review of the project examples of which include:

1. WOOLLOOMOOLOO Inner-City Garden Courtyard

Working with A Gentleman’s Agreement on “The Moo Project”. This inner-city, Sydney courtyard in Woolloomooloo, was designed for entertainment. Boasting an impressive al-fresco area, outdoor garden lighting / audio and large feature trees. This well-executed outdoor space not only offers room for wining and dining, but also provides the practicality of a secure parking space for the resident’s car.

2. MOSMAN A Garden to be Admired

This garden on Sydney’s Lower North Shore was designed and built to be enjoyed both practically and visually. The garden retains traditional qualities which are sympathetic to the character of the area and blends them together with contemporary features. This eclectic approach has resulted in this gardens own unique style. A simple yet functional design that provides detail and complexity through the material and planting selection. Polished concrete, recycled brick, detailed carpentry and sandstone paving and walling make up the majority of the built elements. Mature Olive trees were craned into site and set into the paving as the centre piece. Established Lilly Pilly hedges were also craned into place to provide instant privacy. Another exciting collaboration completed with Hampton Architecture. Services completed by Outdoor Establishments Landscape Design - Landscape Construction - Garden Maintenance

This description will be utilized as part of the LNA marketing activities for the awards as well as the media showcase at the awards announcement event.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION


Entry Form - Material Continued

•ThesedescriptionsmaybeusedforLandscapeExcellenceAwardsmaterial.

Task Item 4 Brief outline of item/s involved

Site Constraints Existing features/elements

Topography

Access and Materials Handling

Protection of Trees/Vegetation

Site Works Bulk earth works

Grading

Shaping

Topsoiling

Erosion control

Specialist trades

Planting Trees

Shrubs

Turf

Grass seeding

Hydro-mulching

Mulches Organic

Stone

Decomposed granite

Pavement & Steps Concrete in-situ

Segmental clay

Segmental concrete

Stone

Bitumen

Crushed stone/brick/tile

Decomposed granite

River pebble

Exposed aggregate

Timber

Tiling

Edging Timber

Metal

Concrete in-situ

Segmental clay

Segmental concrete

Stone

Roll-over

Kerb & gutter

Structures Steps

Walls/ retaining walls *See below

Rip Rap Walling

Fences

Decks / railings

Bridges

Furniture / signs

Play equipment

Water features

Ponds & pools

Shelters

Sculpture & ornamentation

Outdoor kitchen, amenities and BBQ’s

Hydraulic Services Drainage surface

Sub-soil drainage

Storm water

Irrigation

*NOTE – for walls/retaining walls Design documentation should have certification


Task Item 4 Brief outline of item/s involved

Lawn Maintenance Mowing

Edging

Brush Cutting

Fertilising

Herbicide

Soil Testing

Pest & Disease Management

Repair & Renovation

Garden Maintenance Plant Care, Pruning / Hedging

Weed Control

Fertilising

Mulching

PH Testing

Pest & Disease Management

Garden Refurbishment

Irrigation Water Features

Ponds

Grounds & Hardstands Blowing & Sweeping

Rubbish Removal

Weed Control

Equipment

Other eg. playgrounds, tennis courts


MAINTENANCE - SCOPE

Category Options

1. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

2. COMMERCIAL & CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

3. OPEN SPACE - PARKLANDS, PLAYGROUNDS & LEISURE FACILITIES

4. MAINTENANCE - RESIDENTIAL

5. MAINTENANCE - COMMERCIAL

6. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARD

(a) Up to $75,000

(b) $75,000 - $150,000

(c) $150,000 - $300,000

(d) Over $300,000

(e) Regional Open Value

This category is for landscape construction involved with a single unit dwelling on one or combined allotments of land. Entry in Section (e) is open only to Members residing in a regional area, with the project entered being situated in a regional area, i.e. Outside the Sydney Metropolitan area.

Entries into this category include projects constructed by an LNA member for Local Government.

Note: Onus is on the Contractor to obtain entry material and consent from Local Government.

(a) Residential

Single House – The contractor must have carried out totalmaintenance for a minimum of 12 month continuously prior and up to the time of entry. Previous winning projects from this category may be entered again only after two years have elapsed since the project was last entered.

(a) Parklands & Open Spaces

This may include sporting facilities, race courses, golf courses, leisure parks, nature areas, fun parks, animal parks etc.

(b) Resorts & Retirement

This may include hotels, educational Campuses, Retirement Living, Retirement Villages, and Aged Care

(c) Retail & Business Parks

Shopping Centres & Precincts, Industrial, Commercial Offices.

These categories are where the contractor must have carried out total maintenance for a minimum of 12 months continuously prior to and up to the time of entry. Previous winning projects from this category may be entered again only after two years have elapsed since the project was last entered.

(b) Residential Communities

Multi-Housing Development/Community - The contractor must have carried out total maintenance for a minimum of 12 month continuously prior and up to the time of entry. Previous winning projects from this category may be entered again only after two years have elapsed since the project was last entered.

These categories are where the contractor must have carried out total maintenance for a minimum of 12 months continuously prior to and up to the time of entry. Previous winning projects from this category may be entered again only after two years have elapsed since the project was last entered.

(a) Up to $3 Million

(b) Over $3 Million

This category is for landscape construction around a commercial, industrial or institutional building. Apart from factories, shops, office buildings and the like, it may include hospitals, schools, or such projects as pedestrian plazas, street closures, malls and forecourt areas etc. It includes projects for major transport infrastructure and civil projects like road systems, rail systems, transport, bridges, airports, dams or waterways.

(a) Up to $3 Million

(b) Over $3 Million

This category caters for public space areas of all types and may include soft and hard landscaping. This includes structural elements including detention basins and natural area rehabilitation. This category is for landscape construction involved with areas that are designated as active or passive recreation.

This may include sporting ovals, race courses, golf courses, leisure parks, nature areas, fun parks, animal parks etc., as well as the actual construction of such areas. This category may also include peripheral or supplementary landscaping to any of the aforementioned projects. It includes landscape construction involved in the development of play spaces specifically for children’s play which encourages educational activities and stimulation.


12. THE GRAHAM ROSS RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION OF THE YEAR / THE GRAHAM ROSS COMMERCIAL

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION OF THE YEAR / THE GRAHAM ROSS RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE OF THE YEAR / THE GRAHAM ROSS COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE OF THE YEAR

9. APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR PARKS AND GARDENS

10. APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR CONSTRUCTION

11. LANDSCAPER PROJECT/CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN/MANAGER OF THE YEAR

TheJudgeswillchoosethewinneroftheseawards.

The nominee for this category should be in the final year of their apprenticeship and undertaking a landscape industry related course.

A copy of the most recent TAFE results and the employer’s comments must be attached. Nominees may be required to complete a series of questions, to assisttheJudges.

The nominee for this category should be in the final year of their apprenticeship and undertaking a landscape industry related course.

A copy of the most recent TAFE results and the employer’s comments must be attached. Nominees may be required to complete a series of questions, to assisttheJudges.

This category can be nominated by an employer or client that has worked with the Project Manager/ Construction, Foreman/ Manager. The nominee must have had the control of the project and all associated onsite aspects.

Criteria: The LNA member is responsible for obtaining a letter of reference to submit with the entry from either/ or the employer and/ or client.

8. CELEBRATING WOMEN IN LANDSCAPING

Building and construction has traditionally been a predominantly male domain. While women make up 44 per cent of the overall workforce, they comprise only 13 per cent of the employees in the building and construction sector. The LNA recognises and values the contributions of its female members, who, almost certainly, and often without realising it, are playing an important role in breaking down barriers. They are paving the way for other women to see the Landscape Industry as a possible area of employment.

Criteria: Open to LNA member or their employee and is not limited to a hands on trade. May include but not limited to; office manager, educator, or administrator. A submission should demonstrate a record of the individual’s contribution to the landscaping industry.


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PO Box 3267, North Parramatta NSW 1750

T0296304844•F 02 9630 4877 E [email protected]

www.landscapenswact.com.au

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7. BEST INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPE MATERIAL AND SERVICE AWARD

The LNA will recognise the advancement in the use of technical solutions in landscaping and the ability of LNA contractors to meet the demands of installing complex features and innovative design elements. E.g. lighting, drainage, irrigation, water features, green walls, etc. Criteria: Plans, images, design protocol, and measured outcomes where applicable. LNA Affiliate members are encouraged to submit entry for products and services that are innovation or cutting edgE.

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