2019 ALCC ELITE Award Winners and Finalists
Kickstart your landscape inspiration with these exquisite outdoor projects
Bright florals, patios perfect for soaking in the sun, and gazebos galore: The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) has established itself as a prominent resource for The Centennial State’s landscaping community since its inception more than 50 years ago.
The association is passionate about aiding businesses for success and showcases an upholding of high quality values like professionalism, integrity and innovative business strategies. They also promote the use of sustainable sources by prioritizing the importance of these practices in Colorado’s outdoor living spaces, such as the responsible use of water.
The ALCC hosted their annual Elevating the Landscaping Industry Through Excellence, or the ELITE awards, at the Stonebrook Manor located in Thornton, Colorado on March 13 to acknowledge this year’s impressive projects submissions that continue to elevate Colorado’s landscaping industry.
The 10 categories include: Community Stewardship, Customer Service, Design/Build of projects $150K and under, Design/Build of projects $150K and over, Innovation, Irrigation, Landscape construction, Maintenance, Use of color and Most Valuable Player.

Designscapes Colorado
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Company: Designscapes Colorado
Project: An Eclectic Hideaway
Finalists:
Lindgren Landscape & Irrigation Inc. – Fossil Lake Ranch Estate (Fort Collins)
Singing Hills Landscape – Kearney St. Colonial Revival (Denver)

Lindgren Landscape & Irrigation Inc.
DESIGN/BUILD, PROJECT BUDGET $150,000+
Company: Lindgren Landscape & Irrigation Inc.
Project: Fossil Lake Ranch Estate (Fort Collins)
Finalists:
Designscapes Colorado – Front Range Rustic (Golden)
Lifescape Colorado – A Twist of Sophistication (Broomfield)

Zak George Landscaping
DESIGN/BUILD, PROJECT BUDGET UNDER $150,000
Company: Zak George Landscaping
Project: Jordan Retreat
Finalists:
Native Edge Landscapes – Boulder County Modern Residence (Boulder)
Sunflower Landscapes – Wildroot (Black Forest)
TLC Gardens – Willow Sanctuary (Boulder)

Environmental Designs
USE OF COLOR – PEOPLE'S CHOICE
Company: Environmental Designs
Project: Candelas (Arvada)
Finalists:
Sustainable Landscapes-Colorado – Streets at Southglenn (Centennial)
Tree of Life Landscapes – Arabesque (Boulder)

Sustainable Landscapes-Colorado
USE OF COLOR – JUDGE'S CHOICE
Company: Sustainable Landscapes-Colorado
Project: Streets at Southglenn (Centennial)
Finalists:
Environmental Designs – Candelas (Arvada)
Tree of Life Landscapes – Arabesque (Boulder)

Weisburg Landscape Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
Company: Weisburg Landscape Maintenance
Project: La Bellezza at Peregrine HOA (Colorado Springs)
Finalists:
Lifescape Colorado – High Style in The Pines (Castle Pines)
Lifescape Colorado – Sentimental Serenity (Denver)
IRRIGATION
Company: Environmental Designs
Project: Centerra Metropolitan District (Loveland)
INNOVATION
Company: BestYard.com
Project: Landscape Contractor Storage Yard (Parker)
Finalists:
Native Edge Landscapes – Turner Residence (Boulder)
Timberline Landscaping, Inc. – Safety Program (Colorado Springs)
Tree of Life Landscape – Griffis Union Station (Denver)

Environmental Designs
COMMUNITY STEWARSHIP
Company: Environmental Designs
Project: International Hearing Dog
Finalists:
High Country Landscape – Climbin' for the Kiddos (Highlands Ranch)
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Tom Westing – Advance HOA, Brightview (Parker)
MVP
Katie Moore, Native Edge Landscapes (Boulder)
Finalists:
Steve Bugas, Brightview (Parker)
Mike Moore, Diggable Designs Construction (Lakewood)