2026 HNA Awards submission deadline extended through August 16

The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association has extended the submission deadline for the 2026 Hardscape North America Awards.

The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) is now accepting submissions for the Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards through Sunday, August 16 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

This extension gives contractors, designers, producers, suppliers and other hardscape professionals additional time to submit outstanding residential and commercial projects for consideration in the industry's premier awards program.

The annual HNA Awards recognize excellence in residential and commercial hardscape applications, including walkways, patios, pool decks, outdoor living spaces, driveways, commercial plazas, streetscapes and more.

Eligible projects may be submitted across the following categories:

• Segmental concrete pavement
• Clay brick pavement
• Porcelain paver pavement
• Retaining walls
• Adhered thin veneers
• Combination of hardscape products
• Natural stone pavement
• Outdoor living features
• Vintage installation

Entries are evaluated by a panel of industry experts based on design excellence, quality of construction, craftsmanship, compatibility with related materials and systems and achievement of project objectives.

Category winners will be honored during the HNA Awards Ceremony on October 22, 2026 at the Kentucky Exposition Center as part of the HNA trade show, taking place October 21–23 in Louisville, Kentucky.

The HNA Awards are produced by CMHA and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association (BIA) and the Natural Stone Institute (NSI).

For complete entry guidelines, submission requirements and to learn more about the 2026 HNA Awards competition, visit HardscapeNA.com/schedule/hna-awards/.

About Hardscape North America

Hardscape North America (HNA) is the hardscape show for contractors and dealers/distributors. Its focus is to bring top-notch education including certification courses, products and technology to contractors and installers who build segmental pavements and retaining walls and also to provide networking opportunities. HNA features indoor and outdoor exhibits displaying state-of-the-art tools and products and tradeshow floor demonstrations and offers the latest technology for contractors. Hardscape North America is produced by the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association and Natural Stone Institute. To learn more about HNA, visit HardscapeNA.com.

About CMHA

The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) represents the manufacturers, suppliers and professionals behind concrete masonry, segmental concrete pavements, manufactured stone veneer, segmental retaining walls and other hardscape systems across North America. CMHA serves as a central resource for the industry, supporting its members through education, technical guidance, research, advocacy, industry expertise and collaboration. For more information, visit cmha.org.