BALI National Landscape Awards Entry Guidelines 2019

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Entry Guidelines

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Contacts For all entry, submission, ticket and general enquiries please contact;

Leah Brookes

Events Project Manager T: +44 (0)2475 185613 M: +44 (0) 7931 810210 E: leah.brookes@bali.org.uk For postal entries please use the following address: FOA: Leah Brookes British Association of Landscape Industries Landscape House Stoneleigh Park Kenilworth, CV8 2LG

For all sponsorship enquiries please contact;

Diane McCulloch

Media Sales and Sponsorship Officer T: +44 (0)2475 185614 M: +44 (0) 7455 110975 E: diane.mcculloch@bali.org.uk

Cover Photo: Design Excellence Award - Overall Scheme Between ÂŁ50k-ÂŁ125k - Matt Nichol MBALI - 2018 Principal Award Winner - Tranquil Cheshire Garden

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Contents Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 10 Page 11 Pages 12-15 Pages 16-21

Entry fees and deadline dates About the BALI National Landscape Awards What criteria do the BALI adjudicators consider?

What our winners say about winning a BALI Award?

What the judging panel view as an award winning scheme?

What do our adjudicators say about your award winning schemes?

Judging process and adjudication panel Meet the judging panel BALI National Landscape Awards FAQs

AWARD CATEGORIES Pages 22-42 Pages 44-46 Pages 48-50 Page 52 Page 54 Page 56 Page 58

Registered Contractor/Registered Designer/Group Categories International Awards Design Excellence Affiliate Exceptional Service Employer Excellence BALI Special Awards BALI Grand Award

ENTRY CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY Page 60 Page 62 Page 64 Page 66 Page 68

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Registered Contractor/Registered Designer/Group Entry Criteria International Awards Entry Criteria Design Excellence Entry Criteria Affiliate Exceptional Service Entry Criteria Employer Excellence Entry Criteria

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Entry fees and deadlines 2019

Registered Contractor/Registered Designer/Group

• Early Bird Discount Deadline: 24th April 2019 – Fee £215.00 per entry (Additional Entries: £190.00 per entry) • Final Deadline: 5th June 2019 – Fee £250.00 (Additional Entries: £225.00 per entry) • First Time Entrants: £145.00 per entry

International/Affiliate/Employer Excellence

• Early Bird Discount Deadline: 5th June 2019 - Fee £215.00 per entry (Additional Entries: £190.00 per entry) • Final Deadline: 10th July 2019 Fee £250.00 per entry (Additional Entries: £225.00 per entry) • First Time Entrants: £145.00 per entry.

PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL ENTRIES

WE MUST RECEIVE BOTH THE ONLINE ENTRY AND SUBMISSION PACK BY THE RESPECTIVE DATES ABOVE. SHOULD BOTH NOT BE RECEIVED BY THE EARLY BIRD DEADLINE THEN THE FULL FEE WILL BE CHARGED.

LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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About the BALI National Landscape Awards Photo: BALI National Landscape Awards 2018 JW Marriott Grosvenor House - The Great Room

Winning a BALI National Landscape Award promises to change the way you and your business are perceived, such is the kudos and respect these industry awards command.

A feature of the landscape industry’s calendar, no other Awards scheme for designers and contractors demands the level of professional excellence expected by the BALI Awards judging panel of acclaimed industry experts.

Every construction and design project is visited personally by an adjudicator, and scrutinised individually. If that’s not enough, the adjudicators jointly deliberate each decision to ensure consensus that the winners really do represent the very best in landscape construction and design.

Acknowledging and rewarding professional excellence are the key objectives of the BALI National Landscape Awards.

The BALI National Landscape Awards are open to all BALI Registered members.

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What criteria do the BALI adjudicators consider?

Photo: Domestic Garden Construction Between £100k - £250k Tony Benger Landscaping 2018 Award Winner St Michael’s Mount

The expert adjudication panel, whose joint industry experience totals some 200+ years, have firm criteria against which to judge the schemes that are submitted each year.

Size doesn’t matter, as far as the BALI National Landscape Awards are concerned. There are categories appropriate to all scheme sizes/values and the same criteria apply, whether it is a small domestic garden or a large public landscaped space.

The effect of winning an award is the same – the admiration of your peers, a motivational boost for you and your staff, and a priceless marketing tool, whether you work in the private, commercial or public sectors.

The judging criteria considers; • • • • • •

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Interpretation of the client/designer’s brief Complexity of the project Quality of workmanship Choice and use of materials Success in overcoming major challenges Client satisfaction

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Thoughtful use of innovation or technology Environmental impact Strong design and implementation Presentation and information of scheme when submitted

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What our winners say about winning a BALI National Landscape Award Dan Riddleston

Managing Director - Bowles & Wyer

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For us winning a BALI National Award (and in particular the 2018 Grand Award) helps to increase our company’s profile and awareness amongst those people wishing to work with us.

It is an opportunity to showcase our skills to a wider audience and keep our name prominent within the industry. Awards are not won without an awful lot of hard work by our teams, the suppliers and designers, so it is also nice for them to get recognition of this.

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Peter Cunliffe

Company Director - Northumbrian Landscaping

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Ever since we won our first award in 2009, every aspect of our business has improved. We have gained elevated respect and status from suppliers, industry and press, which has resulted in us tripling our turnover without any noticeable increase in effort. This has allowed us to employ staff to help with administration, which facilitates staff training and running a more professional outfit. As a result of our award success we now operate with a 12 month waiting list enabling us to pick and choose the projects with which we work. We are also frequently asked to contribute to industry and local publications, which has been both humbling and a testimony to how far we have come since our first entry back in 2009.

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What the judging panel view as an award winning scheme

The adjudicators look for a high standard of workmanship, the use of quality materials, overall professional presentation and quality of the submission within each scheme.

Whilst judging a portfolio or visiting a scheme they look for attention to detail in design, construction, planting and maintenance where applicable.

Whilst a strong design may help first impressions, an innovative approach or unusual solution to overcoming a problem is highly valued. After careful consideration, Principal Award winners are selected from BALI Award-winning entries within each category.

The adjudicators look for schemes which demonstrate an exceptional level of craft skills, often where the contractor has responded proactively to unexpected site problems or client demands. Such schemes will have exceptional client satisfaction and often present contractors/designers with a high degree of difficulty, yet still have been executed to a high level of quality. These schemes are commonly considered by the adjudicators to have the 'wow factor' in their overall visual impact.

A Principal winner from a UK National scheme that is deemed to be ‘perfect in its realisation’, utilising the very highest quality workmanship with clean finish, creative/sustainable use of materials/recycling and demonstrates excellence in project management, could result in the prestigious Grand Award.

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Photo: Domestic Garden Construction - Between ÂŁ100k - ÂŁ250k - PC Landscapes - 2018 Principal Award Winner - Private Residence in Winchester

What do our adjudicators say about your award winning schemes

Bowles & Wyer

Private Residence in The Chilterns - BALI Grand Award Winner 2018

“

This total reconstruction of a high value private garden has been superbly executed with attention to detail dominant in every element of the landscape works. From the initial major earthworks and installation of attenuation drainage, to the high quality paving and walling used to create the new levels and terraces, the contractor has demonstrated the highest quality workmanship. The stunning planting schemes throughout a series of garden ‘rooms’, which include sculptures and water features, have also benefitted from the expert horticultural hands of the contractor. The realisation of the design of this beautiful private garden is a credit to the contractor, who is a worthy recipient of the 2018 BALI Grand Award.

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Leicestershire Garden Design Company

Employer Excellence - Turnover under £2.5m - Principal Award Winner 2018

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This submission was uplifting and refreshing in equal measure. It is clear from the staff and client testimonies that this is obviously a caring company that exists not only to serve its customers to the very best of its ability but also to bring young people into the industry, nurture them, give them excellent skills and personal confidence, and support them to be the very best they can be throughout their landscaping career. Leicestershire Garden Design Company deserves this Principal Award for showing very clearly that strong leadership and a caring and nurturing work environment brings rewards for everyone.

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Judging process and adjudication panel Photo: Domestic Garden Construction Over£250k Bowles & Wyer 2018 Grand Award Winner Private Residence in the Chilterns

Categories 1A - 1U and 3A - 3C will be allocated an adjudicator and a site visit will be made.

The adjudicator will arrange an appointment to visit. Where possible it is preferable that the contractor/designer can meet with the adjudicator onsite.

Photographs will be taken and a report completed. Your adjudicator will then present your scheme at the adjudication deliberation meeting at the end of August 2019.

Your scheme will receive a visit between June and August 2019. The panel then review all entries in each category and select winners.

Categories 2A, 2B, 4A, 5A and 5B are judged on submitted material only, no site visits are undertaken.

The submission material is given to an adjudicator who will review content, photos, videos and then complete a report. The Chairman of the Adjudication Panel will review all reports and discuss at the adjudication deliberation meeting at the end of August 2019. The panel then review all entries in each category and select the winners.

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WRITTEN FEEDBACK ON ENTRIES IS AVAILABLE FROM 16TH SEPTEMBER 2019 UNTIL 11TH OCTOBER 2019 ONLY PLEASE REQUEST FEEDBACK IN WRITING TO; leah.brookes@bali.org.uk THE ADJUDICATORS’ DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND NO CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE ADJUDICATION PANEL MAY OR MAY NOT AWARD SCHEMES WITHIN EACH CATEGORY

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Meet the adjudication panel John Melmoe

Chair of the BALI National Landscape Awards Adjudication Panel John attended Merrist Wood Horticultural College in 1976 to study Landscape Management before joining Comtec (UK) Ltd in the role of Contracts Manager. In 1984 he was recruited to assist former colleagues in the establishment of a landscape contracting company trading as Willerby Landscapes Ltd. Under his stewardship Willerby’s achieved an unprecedented six BALI Grand Awards & numerous Principal Awards. The company regularly constructs Gold medal winning gardens at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. In 2005, as recognition of his contribution to the industry, he was made an honorary member of the Kew Guild. In 2019 John assumed the role of the Chair of the Adjudication Panel.

Richard Barnard RHS show judge, recipient of the RHS Associate of Honour Accolade in 2011 and Managing Director of Hillier Landscapes.

Richard’s career in landscaping spans more than 50 years. After studying at Pershore College and an initial three years with Lovejoy’s in landscape architecture he joined Hillier Landscapes. Hillier’s have won several BALI Principal Awards and the Grand Award in 2007. He also chaired the BALI South West region. For the past 26 years Richard has been an RHS show garden judge and member of the Show Gardens Committee. As an ardent show garden contractor at RHS shows, fourteen gold medals and four best in show have been won. In 2015 he celebrated 50 continuous years at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, either as exhibitor or judge. Richard was a Governor of Pershore College in the 90’s and is a former board member of the HTA.

Mick Callahan Mick has degrees in Environmental Science and Landscape Architecture. He also studied landscape construction at Merrist Wood College in the 1980s. With over 30 years’ experience in the landscape industry, he worked for some of the largest landscape companies in England before setting up Linden Landscapes. They have built hundreds of gardens, both large and small, and won numerous BALI and APL awards in that time. In 2016 Mick visited the GaLaBau in Nuremberg where Linden Landscapes was awarded the European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA) International Trend Award ‘Building with Green’.

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Meet the adjudication panel Nick Coslett Well known across the industry Nick curates Palmstead’s annual Soft Landscape Workshops. Having just retired to practise as a consultant, he looks forward to putting something back as a GoLandscape Ambassador, BALI Chalk trustee and BALI Awards adjudicator. Though initially trained as a landscape architect he worked as a landscape manager for local authorities and as a parks manager in Canterbury. He then brought his customer experience to two Kent nurseries; Coblands, and for the last 15 years at Palmstead Nurseries. He has been the Chair for the BALI South Thames region on three occasions and on the committee for 20+ years. He also held the National Chairman’s job and was a BALI Awards adjudicator for close to five years up to 2005.

Pete Jennins OBE Peter has held many posts, both regionally and nationally, within BALI, including being national chairman in 1978-79. Since retiring from business he has also served as an independent dispute adjudicator and a BALI vetting officer. He is currently chairman of BALI’s training and education charity, the Geoffrey Chalk Memorial Award Fund, otherwise known as the BALI Chalk Fund. He was awarded on OBE ‘for services to charity and to the landscape industry in the North West’ in the Queen’s 2012 Jubilee Birthday Honours List.

Andrew Legg Andrew began his landscaping career as an apprentice with Liverpool Corporation before studying at Flintshire College of Horticulture and joining Gavin Jones. He ran his own landscape business for a number of years and then became contracts manager at Liverpool and Stoke Garden Festivals. He eventually took on the role of director of horticulture for the 1990 National Garden Festival at Gateshead. Following a period as senior lecturer in landscape studies at the Welsh College of Horticulture, Andrew returned to SLD as principal consultant for ten years before retirement. He was regional chairman for BALI North West and now carries out vetting for BALI in the South West region.

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Meet the adjudication panel Jason Lock Jason Lock is Head of Design and Build for Bowles & Wyer, formerly director and owner of Deakinlock Garden Design. He has been working in the industry for 30 years. A former director of Notcutts Landscapes he has a wide knowledge of both design and construction. He became a Registered Member of the Society of Garden Designers in 1994, serving on its committee for 2 years.

Jason was also Chairman of the Association of Professional Landscapers for 10 years and CEO for two. He became a Registered Designer with BALI in 2010 and has taught at the London College of Garden Design. Jason has also won numerous awards throughout his career to date including RHS Chelsea, APL Awards and BALI Principal Awards.

Madge Moore Madge Moore is currently the chair of Yorkshire’s Food, Farming and Rural Network. The Network acts on behalf of businesses, rural support agencies and trade bodies in Yorkshire to raise issues and concerns to central government.

Formerly a national director for Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the land based sector, Madge was responsible for developing close working relations between the Sector Skills Council, employers and a wide range of government departments, agencies and learning providers.

Steve Roberts Steve trained in geography and geology, taking a postgraduate landscape course at Edinburgh. As a landscape architect he worked for various local government authorities before joining the Welsh College of Horticulture in 1979 as a lecturer, rising to college marketing director. During his tenure he developed the three-year national diploma course in interior landscaping.

Winning Gold medals at Liverpool and Stoke Garden Festivals, in 1999 he established an event and design company, winning Gold and Best in Show at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2000, 2004 and 2006.

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Meet the adjudication panel Robin Templar Williams Robin’s career in landscaping began in 1979 and after gaining ten years’ practical experience building and planting gardens he progressed into design. As managing director of Robin Williams & Associates, he now specialises in private gardens and landscapes, both in the UK and internationally. The recipient of numerous awards including RHS Gold medals, Robin is co-director of the Garden Design School and also lectures on the subject of garden and landscape design. He is a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers, a BALI Registered Designer and former BALI board director, and a certified member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (USA). He has been on the BALI Awards adjudication panel since 2005.

Photo: BAI National Landscape Awards 2017 JW Marriott Grosvenor House - The Great Room

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BALI National Landscape Awards FAQs How do we submit our entry?

Simply go to the website baliawards.co.uk – you will see all the categories available for entry in 2019 listed. Select the category that you wish to enter – this link will take you through to our awards entry system – once you have registered your profile details, you will need to select the category you wish to enter and complete the relevant questions for that category.

Once you have completed your category registration information you can choose to pay for your submission by credit card on the site or we can send you an invoice for payment within 30 days When you have registered online, you will receive a confirmation email with a personal link that will take you directly to your online profile.

Once you have completed your online registration you can then prepare all the information requested in this ENTRY GUIDELINES document and send this via a signed for postal or courier service to; FAO: Leah Brookes BALI AWARDS 2019 Landscape House Stoneleigh Park Warwickshire CV8 2LG

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BALI National Landscape Awards FAQs What if I need to request some help or advice on my submission?

The BALI Awards Team are aware that submissions can be complicated and that you may want to check you have sent or submitted the correct details – we are always happy to help!

If you need help and advice on how to prepare your entry, what the adjudicators are looking for and how to present your scheme you can contact Leah Brookes on +44(0)24 7669 0333.

Can we submit additional photos after the award entry deadline?

All winners are invited to submit additional, landscape orientation, high-resolution photographs (minimum of 300dpi) of winning schemes for promotion, these photographs must be received by Friday 11th of October and can be sent via Dropbox/WeTransfer to leah.brookes@bali.org.uk – we highly recommend using a professional landscape photographer to ensure good quality images.

Will the adjudicators site visit our scheme?

Yes - all schemes from categories 1A – 1U and 3A - 3C will have a site visit from one of our adjudicators.

Our adjudicators will arrange a visit directly with you between early July and mid-August 2019.

International, Affiliate Exceptional Service and Employer Excellence categories are based on submission pack only, no site visits are undertaken.

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BALI National Landscape Awards FAQs How will we know if our company has won a BALI Award?

You will be notified by postal letter from BALI around the second week in September advising if you have won a BALI Award.

BALI will send a press release to all industry press during the second week of September announcing all winners. BALI will also announce winners across their social media channels and newsletters.

What publicity will my company get if we win a BALI Award?

Our Award winners will receive publicity through various industry media publications including but not limited to Landscape News, Pro Landscaper etc. BALI also publicises all winners through our social media channels. All Award winners are displayed on bali.org.uk & baliawards.co.uk for a minimum of 3 years. Whilst the winner remains a Registered member of BALI they will be promoted as an Award winner within the BALI Who’s Who Landscape Directory.

How can our company win a BALI Principal Award?

Within each category, a Principal Award may be awarded to a scheme that demonstrates exceptional standards. Principal Awards will be announced at the Awards Ceremony in December.

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BALI National Landscape Awards FAQs How can our company win the BALI Grand Award?

The best UK National scheme across categories 1A - 1U and 3A - 3C will be awarded the perpetual trophy for the coveted Grand Award which will be presented at the Awards Ceremony in December.

How do we collect our BALI Award?

All BALI members receiving a Principal, Special or Grand Award will be presented with their award on stage at the Awards Ceremony in December.

Our Award Winners will receive their plaques direct to their table at the Awards ceremony in December. For those who don’t attend their plaques will be posted to you.

What happens if I can’t collect my Award at the ceremony?

If you cannot attend the BALI Awards ceremony in December and you know you have received a BALI Winner Award, we would recommend that you elect someone to collect your plaque and represent you on stage should you win the Principal, Special or Grand Award.

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BALI National Landscape Awards FAQs When do we find out if we have won the Principal or Grand Award?

The BALI Principal, Special and Grand Awards are announced during the BALI Awards ceremony in December. All Principal, Special and Grand Award winner information is press embargoed until 16:00 on the day of the Awards Ceremony.

Can we order additional award plaques?

All winning schemes will receive one plaque. Additional plaques can be purchased up to two weeks prior to the BALI Awards and will be given to you at the ceremony. All plaques purchased after this will be distributed in the New Year. To order additional plaques please email leah.brookes@bali.org.uk

How do we receive an Award winner logo to use on our marketing?

All winners of a BALI National Landscape Award are permitted to use the relevant BALI Award Winners’ logo which will be sent directly to the entrant email address upon the announcement of award winners in September.

BALI Principal, Special and Grand Award logos will be sent to the entrants email address during the ceremony in December.

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BALI National Landscape Awards FAQs

How do we buy tickets for the BALI Awards ceremony?

Tickets for the BALI Awards ceremony will be on sale by August 2019. Keep an eye out for notifications of when ticket sales open on our social media channels and through the website baliawards.co.uk. You can buy individual tickets or tables of 10 and 12 seats.

How much does it cost to attend the BALI Awards ceremony?

Early bird Full price Individual Place £175.00 £195.00 Table of 10 £1,550.00 £1,750.00 Table of 12 £1,860.00 £2,100.00 All ticket prices include a reception drink, 3 course lunch, coffee and entry to the BALI Awards ceremony where you will meet and network with 1000+ industry professionals.

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BALI Awards Categories (All scheme cost bandings excl VAT) Open to BALI Registered Contractors and BALI Registered Group Members

Domestic Garden Construction A domestic scheme which may include any or all aspects of landscaping including hard and soft elements – The adjudicators are looking for good design, build and workmanship - Quality is the key here! Cost bandings are a guideline for where to enter your scheme. Please note that category 1F has no cost banding limits and the judging is based purely on Soft Landscaping regardless of cost. Examples could include skillful ground modelling, precise contouring, sculptured turf features or conventional planting executed to an exemplary standard.

Category

Total Cost Banding

1A Under £30k 1B Between £30 - £60k 1C Between £60k - £100k 1D Between £100k - £250k 1E Over £250k 1F Soft Landscaping Page 22

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Open to BALI Registered Contractors and BALI Registered Group Members

Soft Landscaping Construction (non-domestic) A scheme which is overwhelmingly soft landscape construction (there may be some hard elements) - Examples could include sweeping lawns with supplementary shrub beds punctuated with meandering footpaths. The total construction cost including materials must fit within the following bands;

Category

Total Cost Banding

1G Under ÂŁ500k 1H Over ÂŁ500k

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Photo: Soft Construction - Between ÂŁ300k - ÂŁ1.5m - Frosts Landscape Construction - 2018 Principal Award Winner - Holland Park Villas Friday 6 Landscaping December 2019, JW(Non-Domestic) Marriott Grosvenor House baliawards.co.uk

Open to BALI Registered Contractors and BALI Registered Group Members

Hard Landscaping Construction (non-domestic) A scheme which is overwhelmingly hard landscape construction (there may be some soft elements) – Examples could include large hard paved terraces or public realm interspersed with tree or shrub planting. The total construction cost including materials must fit within the following bands;

Category

Total Cost Banding

1I Under £500k 1J Over £500k

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Open to BALI Registered Contractors and BALI Registered Group Members

Community and Schools Development - Category 1K A scheme either built or developed for a school or community area which may contain both hard and/or soft landscaping. There is no cost banding for this category.

Adjudicators are looking for innovative use of materials/effective use of space and a good fit for the project community. Examples could include a school playground, healing garden or sensory garden.

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Open to BALI Registered Contractors and BALI Registered Group Members

Regeneration Scheme A scheme which transforms derelict or neglected land into a valuable landscape.

Examples could include redesigning and / or redeveloping a natural site, park restoration or land rehabilitation for nature conservation and can form part of a larger scheme. To enable the adjudicators to appreciate the tangible changes, before and after evidence must be submitted.

Category

Total Cost Banding

1L Under ÂŁ500k 1M Over ÂŁ500k

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Open to BALI Registered Contractors and BALI Registered Group Members

Grounds Maintenance (to include Green Roof Maintenance) This Grounds Maintenance category is open to contractors that have held their Maintenance Contract for at least two years from the date of submission.

Categories are judged on maintenance and NOT on contract value.

Category 1N Free Public Access areas

(Parks, carparks, golf courses, hospitals) 1O Limited Public Access

(Schools, business parks, military bases) 1P Private

(Domestic, commercial, schools, private contracts)

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Open to BALI Registered Contractors, BALI Registered Group Members and BALI Registered Designers Registered Designer and Registered Contractor Joint Submission - Category 1Q Recognition of joint working relationship between BALI Registered Designer and Contractor. This joint submission must have been designed by a BALI Registered Designer MBALI and built by a BALI Registered Contractor. The design will be assessed, followed by a site visit. Adjudicators are looking for good design and implementation NOT the overall value. Design and implementation could be made by one company, as long as the designer is MBALI in their own right.

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Open to BALI Registered Contractors and BALI Registered Group Members

Sports Grounds and Leisure Facilities - Category 1R Specialist area of replacing or creating complex drainage/irrigation, turf design, seeding for the installation of Sports Grounds or Leisure Facilities. Please provide evidence of subterranean works. e.g. drainage, irrigation and rootzones.

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Open to BALI Registered Contractors and BALI Registered Group Members

Interior Landscapes - Installation Only - Category 1S Contractor who shows innovation and clever use of planting within an interior environment. Both large and small installations can be submitted for this scheme. The adjudicators will consider innovation, design and planning.

There is no overall cost value.

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Open to BALI Registered Contractors and BALI Registered Group Members

Interior Landscapes - Maintenance Only - Category 1T Regular contracts for the maintenance of interior planting schemes either on a large or small scale, showcasing the horticultural knowledge and skill set of your staff.

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Photo: Interior Landscape - Maintenance Only - Nurture Landscapes -House 2018 Principal Award Winner - Milton Keynes Winter Gardens baliawards.co.uk Friday 6 December 2019, JW Marriott Grosvenor

Open to BALI Registered Contractors and BALI Registered Group Members

Roof Gardens / Living Wall Installations - Category 1U Specialist niche category for the design and implementation for the growing market of Green roofs, living walls, podiums and roof gardens. (For maintenance element see additional categories 1N, 1O and 1P)

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BALI Awards Categories (All scheme cost bandings excl VAT) Open to BALI International Members

International Award - BALI International Members only Category 2A For a contract undertaken outside the UK by an International BALI member who is registered outside the UK. The International Award can be either a domestic, commercial or private contract, interior or exterior. (For maintenance element see categories 1N, 1O and 1P). This is a paperwork submission only. No judging visits are undertaken.

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Photo: International Award - Beijing Tsinghua Tongheng Urban Planning and Design Institute - 2018 Principal Award Winner - Design for Children - Ya’an Panda Green Island Park Landscape Design

BALI Awards Categories (All scheme cost bandings excl VAT) Open to UK-Based BALI Registered Members working overseas

International Award - UK-Based BALI Registered Members Category 2B For a contract undertaken outside the UK by a BALI member who is registered within the UK. The International Award can be either a domestic, commercial or private contract, interior or exterior. (For maintenance element see categories 1N, 1O and 1P). This is a paperwork submission only. No judging visits are undertaken.

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Photo: International Award 2019, - Acre Landscapes - 2018 Award Winner - Villers-Bretonneux Australian National Memorial, Sir John Monash Centre Friday 6 December JW Marriott Grosvenor House

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BALI Awards Categories (All scheme cost bandings excl VAT) Open to BALI Registered Designers

Design Excellence Recognising the Registered Designers who satisfy the design brief of the client. Judging visits will take place for this category. The total construction cost including the design fee cost should be within the following cost bandings:

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Category

Total Cost Banding

3A 3B 3C

Overall scheme under £50k Overall scheme between £50k - £100k Overall scheme over £100k

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Photo: Design Excellence Award - Overall Scheme Under ÂŁ50k - ElaineHouse Rutherford MBALI - 2018 Principal Award Winner - Private Residence in Worsley Friday 6 December 2019, JW Marriott Grosvenor

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Open to BALI Registered Designers, BALI Registered Contractors and BALI Registered Group Members Registered Designer and Registered Contractor Joint Submission - Category 1Q Recognition of joint working relationship between BALI Registered Designer and Contractor. This joint submission must have been designed by a BALI Registered Designer and built by a BALI Registered Contractor. The design will be assessed, followed by a site visit. Adjudicators are looking for good design and implementation NOT the overall value. Design and implementation could be made by one company, as long as the designer is MBALI in their own right.

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Photo: Registered Designer 2019, & Registered Contractor Joint SubmissionHouse - Louisa Bell MBALI & Esse Landscapes- 2016 Principal Awardbaliawards.co.uk Winner - Holly House Friday 6 December JW Marriott Grosvenor

BALI Awards Categories (All scheme cost bandings excl VAT) Open to BALI Registered Affiliates

Affiliate Exceptional Service - Category 4A Exceptional service demonstrated by a BALI Affiliate member in terms of; technical support, exceeding customer expectation, proactive involvement in BALI regional and national events, customer support and guidance, efficiency of service, product range and development, good complaint resolution procedures, flexibility in supporting budget constraints, flexibility with delivery issues. This is a paperwork submission only. No judging visits are undertaken.

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Photo: Affiliate Exceptional Service - London Stone- 2018 Principal Award Winner

BALI Awards Categories (All scheme cost bandings excl VAT) Open to BALI Registered Affiliate and BALI Registered Contractors

Employer Excellence Recognition to the contribution being made to the landscape industry by BALI members that achieve excellence through staff development and exemplary business practices. This is a paperwork submission only. No judging visits are undertaken.

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Category

Total Cost Banding

5A 5B

Turnover under ÂŁ2.5m Turnover over ÂŁ2.5m

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Photo: Employer Excellence - Turnover Over ÂŁ2.5m - Harrod UK- 2018 Principal Award Winner

BALI Special Awards

Special Awards are discretionary and are selected by the adjudication panel from amongst the category Award winners and can vary from year to year, these could include but are not limited to: • • • • • •

Outstanding Charitable Contribution Best First-Time Entrant Best Newcomer to BALI Design & Build Environmental Innovation Sensitive Land Restoration

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Photo: Best First-Time Entrant - Matt Nichol MBALI - 2018 Special Award Winner - Tranquil Cheshire Garden

BALI Grand Award

The BALI Grand Award is carefully chosen by the adjudicators from the Principal Award Winners.

A Principal winner from a UK National scheme that is deemed to be ‘perfect in its realisation’, utilising the very highest quality workmanship with clean finish, creative/sustainable use of materials/recycling and demonstrates excellence in project management, could result in the prestigious Grand Award.

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Photo: Domestic Garden Construction - Over ÂŁ250k - Bowles & Wyer - 2018 Grand Award Winner - Private Residence in the Chilterns

Entry Guidelines - BALI Registered Contractor/Designer/Group Eligibility • Only active BALI Registered Contractor, Designer and Group members can enter the applicable BALI National Landscape Awards categories 1A – 1U. • Construction schemes that have won a BALI Award within the last two years may not be entered.

• Maintenance schemes must have held their maintenance contract for at least two years.

• The same scheme cannot be entered again within three years of last entry.

• The entered scheme(s) must have achieved practical completion within 12 months of date of submission, 5 June 2019 (excluding Grounds Maintenance categories 1N - 1P).

• Schemes entered into categories 1N - 1P must provide evidence of practical completion.

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works.

Judging • All Registered Contractor schemes will receive a site visit from an adjudicator between June and August.

• The adjudicator will liaise directly with you and your client to organise a convenient date.

• BALI will presume that, upon receiving your entry, permission has been granted from the client/designer/architect for entry, site visit and promotion.

• Joint submissions for category 1Q with a Registered Designer are judged on: a) design excellence b) site visit from an adjudicator

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Categories 1A - 1U Step 1 • Enter and pay online at baliawards.co.uk. Early Bird Discount until 24th April £215.00 per entry. Final entry deadline 5th June £250.00 per entry.

• Complete and print your entry form and submit, along with the requirements detailed in step 2, to BALI by the date above.

Early Bird Discount Deadline 24th April £215

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Step 2 Compile and submit an A4 folder submission pack (A3 for drawings/sketches only is allowed) clearly labelled with entry number, company name and scheme name, in line with the deadline dates, that includes the following: Please note if entering the same scheme into multiple categories, each pack needs to be specific to the category being entered, covering the relevant information for the category intended.

• A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/exceeded client expectations.

• Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar).

• A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification.

• Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome.

• Please provide evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and sub soil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives.

• A clean copy of the scheme plan (easily foldable for referral during visit). If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases. Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties.

• Financial summary/bill of quantitie/invoices. Please note the scheme value must fit within category bandings.

• These values exclude VAT. • Digital Photographs on a CD or Memory stick in either jpeg/tif/png format. Please note images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300dpi. A minimum of five representative photographs of completed work numbered in order of preference, clearly marking the top two favourites. Before and during images are desirable to help demonstrate impact. Schemes entered into 1L & 1M must provide before photos. Where lighting is used to enhance a scheme night photos are necessary for evidence.

• Location map of scheme (preferably online map i.e. Google Maps).

• Sensitive sites must have a letter of introduction or pass for the adjudicator to gain admission without delay.

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Entry Guidelines - BALI International Eligibility • Only Registered Contractors and International Members of BALI can enter the BALI National Landscape Awards Category 2A and 2B. • Schemes that have won a BALI Award within the last two years may not be entered.

• International Maintenance schemes must be entered into categories 1N, 1O or 1P and must have held their maintenance contract for at least two years. The same scheme cannot be entered again within three years of last entry.

• The entered scheme(s) must have achieved practical completion within 12 months of date of submission on 10 July 2019.

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works.

Judging • All International schemes are judged purely on the submission pack presented. This includes client brief, design plans, photographs, video and supporting narrative. No site visits are undertaken unless paid for by entrant.

• BALI will presume that, upon receiving your entry, permission has been granted from the client, designer/architect for entry and promotion.

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Categories 2A - 2B Step 1 • Enter and pay online at baliawards.co.uk. Early Bird Discount until 5th June £215.00 per entry. Final entry deadline 10th July £250.00 per entry.

• Complete and print your entry form and submit, along with the requirements detailed in step 2, to BALI by the date above.

Early Bird Discount Deadline 5th June £215

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Step 2 Compile and submit an A4 folder submission pack (A3 for drawings/sketches only is allowed) clearly labelled with entry number, company and scheme name, in line with the deadline dates, that includes the following: • A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/exceeded client expectations.

• Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar) • A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification.

• Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome.

• Please provide evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and sub soil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives • A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases.

• Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties.

• Financial summary/bill of quantities/invoices • Digital photographs on a CD or Memory stick in either jpeg/tif/png format. Please note images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300dpi. A minimum of five representative photographs of completed work numbered in order of preference, clearly marking the top two favourites. Before and during images are desirable to help demonstrate impact.

• Video to support submission. This does not need to be a professional production but it should include real footage and NOT still photographs with supporting audio • Location map of scheme (preferably online map i.e. Google Maps).

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Entry Guidelines - BALI Registered Designer - Design Excellence Eligibility • Only active Registered Designer Members can enter the BALI National Landscape Awards Categories 3A – 3C and 1Q (Jointly with a Registered Contractor) • Schemes that have won a BALI Award within the last two years may not be entered.

• Your design must have achieved practical completion between 7 June 2018 and 5 June 2019, your design may have been produced before June 2018.

• Only complete contracts should be submitted for an Award. No partial schemes of larger schemes will be accepted, unless part of a clearly defined contracted phase of works.

• The contractor(s) who have implemented your design does not need to be a BALI Registered Contractor Member unless entering category 1Q.

Judging • Design Excellence entries into categories 3A – 3C will receive a site visit from an adjudicator between June and August. The adjudicator will liaise directly with you and your client to organise a convenient date.

• BALI will presume that, upon receiving your entry, permission has been granted from the client/designer/architect for entry, site visit and promotion.

• Joint submissions with a Registered Contractor into category 1Q are judged on: a) design excellence b) site visit from an adjudicator.

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Categories 3A - 3C & 1Q

Step 2

Step 1

Compile and submit an A4 folder submission pack (A3 for drawings/sketches only is allowed) clearly labelled with entry number, company and scheme name, in line with the deadline dates, that includes the following:

• Enter and pay online at baliawards.co.uk. Early Bird Discount until 24th April £215.00 per entry. Final entry deadline 5th June £250.00 per entry.

• Complete and print your entry form and submit, along with the requirements detailed in step 2, to BALI by the date above.

Early Bird Discount Deadline 24th April £215

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• A clear, informative description (max 1 side A4), explaining the clients brief, scope of the contract and how you have met/exceeded client expectations.

• Evidence of practical completion date (sign off sheet, formal Architects completion certificate, proof of payment, defects schedule or similar) • A detailed scheme specification and/or tender specification.

• Include details of any unusual features, problems with access, site constraints, ground conditions, unexpected problems and how they were overcome.

• Please provide evidence of any underground work that can’t be seen after completion such as top and sub soil, sophisticated drainage schemes or application of adhesives.

• A clean copy of the scheme plan. If submitting a partial scheme include plans that clearly define phases.

• Identify all work carried out by unrelated third parties.

• Financial summary/bill of quantities/invoices.

• Digital photographs on a CD or memory stick in either jpeg/tif/png format. Please note images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300dpi. A minimum of five representative photographs of completed work numbered in order of preference, clearly marking the top two favourites. Before and during images are desirable to help demonstrate impact.

• Video to support submission. This does not need to be a professional production but it should include real footage and NOT still photographs with supporting audio.

• Location map of scheme (preferably online map i.e. Google Maps).

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Entry Guidelines - Affiliate Exceptional Service

Eligibility • Only Registered Affiliate members can enter the BALI National Landscape Awards Category 4A.

Judging • Affiliate entries are judged purely on the submission pack presented. No sites visits are undertaken.

• Your entry will be distributed to three independent adjudicators who offer a variation of knowledge both within our industry and business. They will evaluate your portfolios and send them back to BALI with a written report. All entries will then be reviewed by the Chairman of the Adjudication Panel before winners are announced.

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Category 4A

Step 2 Compile and submit three copies of an A4 folder submission pack clearly labelled with entry number and company name, in line with the deadline dates, that includes the following:

Step 1

• In no more than 2,000 words, a description of your products and services and a statement of why you think your company should be honoured as the BALI Affiliate demonstrating ‘Exceptional Service’.

• Enter and pay online at • Following the above statement, please find listed below of what to include within your portfolio. baliawards.co.uk. Early Bird • You may pick and choose what is relevant to you, and make additions. Please note that evidence is Discount until 5th June £215.00 required with all statements.

per entry. Final entry deadline 10th July £250.00 per entry. Essential

• Complete and print your entry • form and submit, along with the • • requirements detailed in step 2, • to BALI by the date above.

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Evidence of customer retention Evidence of exceeding customer expectations - sample testimonials Details of how products reflect the needs of the industry and your customers Evidence of how you have used the BALI network to grow your business Involvement in BALI regional and national events

Desired

Early Bird Discount Deadline 5th June £215

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• • • • • • • • • •

Evidence of keeping abreast of latest products and technology to inform your clients Details of customer specialist training provision where appropriate Evidence of exceptional communication from enquiry to delivery and/or competition of project Evidence of how your staff are rewarded for delivering exceptional service Evidence of how your equipment helps you maintain high standards Details of reward/incentive schemes for your customers Evidence of working alongside other BALI members to deliver complete service Samples of PR about your business, products and services Outreach of charitable activities Digital photographs on a CD or memory stick in either jpeg/tif/png format. Please note images must be landscape orientation and a minimum of 300dpi. A minimum of five representative photographs of your company and/or product, numbered in order of preference, clearly marking the top two favourites.

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Entry Guidelines - Employer Excellence

Eligibility • Only Registered members can enter the BALI National Landscape Awards Category 5A and 5B.

Judging • Employer Excellence entries are judged purely on the submission pack presented. No site visits are undertaken.

• Your entry will be distributed to three independent adjudicators who offer a variation of knowledge both within our industry and business. They will evaluate your portfolios and send them back to BALI with a written report. All entries will then be reviewed by the Chair of the Adjudication Panel before the winners are selected.

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Categories 5A - 5B

Step 2 Compile and submit three copies of an A4 folder submission pack clearly labelled with entry number and company name, in line with the deadline dates, that includes the following:

Step 1 • Enter and pay online at baliawards.co.uk. Early Bird Discount until 5th June £215.00 per entry. Final entry deadline 10th July £250.00 per entry.

• Complete and print your entry form and submit, along with the requirements detailed in step 2, to BALI by the date above.

Early Bird Discount Deadline 5th June £215

• In no more than 2,000 words, a statement of why you think your company should be honoured as ‘Employer Excellence’.

• You should demonstrate how you value your employees, and support a work-life balanced ethos within the business. The adjudicators will be looking for a proactive and innovative approach to the provision of skills development, and increasing the quality of the existing workforce, that supports an array of staff training opportunities at all levels.

Suggestions to include within your portfolio: • • • • • • • • •

Company vision and mission statements Recruitment and induction process Employee handbook What is your policy on career progression? Evidence of employee continued professional development policy?

Training matrix and career progression Recognition of service Sample job description and performance appraisal Numerous testimonials from employees Digital photographs on a CD or memory stick in either jpeg/tif/png format. Please note images must belandscape orientation and a minimum of 300dpi. A minimum of five representative photographs of your company, team, product or service, numbered by preference, clearly marking the top two favourites.

Permissions and copyright for all categories All entry material, including photographs, must be free of copyright and other restrictions in connection with reproduction in the media. All material submitted, including photographs, will become the property of BALI for use in promotional material. BALI reserves the right to withdraw any entry or Award.

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