The Hardscape North America (HNA) Installer Championship competition is set for October 20-21, and the stakes are high with the total prizes exceeding $33,500 in value. New this year, each team is sponsored by a hardscape industry organization.
The 2022 teams include:
- CJ Pickering Enterprises sponsored by NEH EXPO 2022 Champion
- University Of Massachusetts – Amherst sponsored by Belgard / Permaloc
- Columbus State Community College sponsored by Belgard / Permaloc
- Mays Lawncare sponsored by Outdoor Living Supply
- Anthony Group Hardscapes sponsored by in-lite Design Corp
- Green Ridge Landscaping sponsored by Fortress Edge Restraints
- Shovel and Thumb sponsored by Belgard – Central Premix
- Dafler Hardscape and Landscaping Design LLC sponsored by Belgard – Adams Concrete
- Epic Pavers sponsored by TX Regional Championship
- Mike Darling Construction sponsored by Keystone Hardcapes
- Signature Pavers sponsored by Belgard – Jewell Concrete
- Clearwater Summit Group sponsored by Mutual Materials
The competition is intended to test and recognize the skill, dedication and passion of hardscape contractors from throughout North America. Teams will have their understanding of industry best practices and guidelines tested in a race against the clock and other top installers in the industry.
Preliminary rounds will take place Thursday, October 20, in the Hardscape House at Hardscape North America in Louisville, Ky. The final Championship round to determine the 2022 National Champion will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 21, with the awards ceremony following at 12:45 p.m. The Hardscape House is HNA’s outdoor display and demonstration area at the Kentucky Exposition Center. All HNA attendees have access to the Hardscape House to watch the competition.
HNA 2022 Installer Championship event sponsors include ALMI, Belgard, iQ Power Tools and Weber MT.
The HNA 2022 Champions will receive a prize package valued at over $18,469:
- $4,000 cash
- Weber CF3 Forward Plate Compactor with Poly Pad – $3,250
- IQMS362 16.5″ Dust Control Masonry Saw – $2,999
- ALMI 43U Easy splitter – $1,739
- Artforms Builder Kit from Belgard – $2,500
- Probst SPEEDY VS 110v with 175 lb. plate – $3,981
- Name engraved on the HNA Installers Championship Cup
- Champions plaque
- Recognition in Hardscape Magazine, ICPI-NCMA publications and website
2nd Place – Total Value $7,940
- $2,000 cash
- IQ360XT 14″ Dust Control Table Saw with accessories – $2,049
- Artforms Builder Kit from Belgard – $2,500
- Probst AIRLIFT Base Kit – $1,391
- 2nd Place plaque
- Recognition in Hardscape Magazine, ICPI-NCMA publications and website
3rd Place – Total Value $4,033
- $1,000 cash
- Artforms Builder Kit from Belgard – $2,500
- Probst GRABO with DUO Carrry Handles – $533
- 3rd Place plaque
- Recognition in Hardscape Magazine, ICPI-NCMA publications and website
4th Place – Total Value $3,250
- $500 cash
- Artforms Builder Kit from Belgard – $2,500
- Probst Paver Mallet & Wall Mallet – $250
- 4th Place plaque
- Recognition in Hardscape Magazine, ICPI-NCMA publications and website
For more information, visit www.HardscapeNA.com