Malone’s Landscape is proud to announce that we were recognized with multiple honors at the 2025 Washington Association of Landscape Professionals (WALP) Awards Banquet.
The WALP Awards celebrate outstanding craftsmanship, innovation, and long-term landscape care across Washington State. Each project is evaluated by industry professionals and awarded based on clearly defined performance standards:
Award of Merit – Meets Industry Standards
Award of Distinction – Exceeds Industry Standards
Grand Award – There Is Little or No Room for Improvement
Judge’s Award – Awarded at the Discretion of the Judges
To be recognized at any level is an honor. To receive multiple Grand Awards — and the rare Judge’s Award — is a tremendous achievement for our team.
Award of Distinction
Maintenance Division
Maintaining a premier hospitality property requires consistency, horticultural expertise, and meticulous year-round attention to detail. Our team ensures that the landscape continues to elevate the guest experience through seasonal color, pristine grounds, and thoughtful stewardship. This recognition reflects the pride and professionalism our maintenance division brings to every property we care for.
Sunken Fire Pit Paradise
The Sunken Fire Pit Paradise transforms the backyard into a cozy retreat centered around a beautifully crafted sunken fire pit — the perfect setting for gathering with friends and family. Organic hardscape pathways guide movement through the space, while lush plantings frame the design with texture and seasonal color. The result is an inviting outdoor environment that exceeds industry standards in both craftsmanship and experience.
Sloped Backyard Transformation
This Sloped Backyard Transformation turned a challenging, steep landscape into a functional and inviting outdoor oasis. With carefully engineered retaining solutions, elegant stone stairs, and layered planting beds, the design creates multiple usable zones for gathering, relaxation, and play. The project demonstrates how technical precision and thoughtful design can transform limitations into opportunity.
Grand Award
Stone, Fire & Zen
The Stone, Fire & Zen project brings together luxury and livability in one seamless outdoor environment. Anchored by an expansive paver patio, the space features a custom outdoor kitchen, a striking rock fire feature, and a fire table set beside a tranquil zen garden. Every element was installed with precision, creating a backyard that balances entertainment and serenity with little room for improvement.
A Backyard Sanctuary
The A Backyard Sanctuary project was thoughtfully designed as a seamless extension of the home, creating a tranquil retreat that invites relaxation and everyday enjoyment. A custom paver patio with fire pit anchors the space, while layered plantings, enhanced retaining wall stonework, and a spiral staircase leading to a tucked-away garden with a natural rock waterfall add depth and discovery. What was once an underutilized yard now serves as a private oasis — a transformation recognized at the highest level.
Judge’s Award
In addition to receiving a Grand Award, A Backyard Sanctuary was also honored with the prestigious Judge’s Award — a distinction granted solely at the discretion of the judging panel and rarely awarded from year to year.
This recognition reflects a project that not only meets the highest technical standards, but truly stands apart in creativity, execution, and overall impact.
A Night That Celebrates Craftsmanship
Reflecting on the evening, COO Ryan Malone shared, “The WALP Awards are always a powerful night, celebrating the craftsmanship, precision, and pride that define our industry. What makes it even more meaningful is bringing those awards home to the teams and clients who trusted the process and partnered with us every step of the way. Whether it’s a year of intentional landscape maintenance for a community or the detailed execution of a dream outdoor living space, excellence lives in the details. We are incredibly proud of the work we submitted this year and honored to have it recognized with a WALP Award.”
These awards represent more than finished landscapes. They reflect the dedication of our designers, project managers, field teams, and maintenance professionals who bring excellence to every property we serve.
Most importantly, they represent the trust of our clients. We are grateful for the opportunity to create and care for landscapes that enhance daily life, elevate experiences, and stand the test of time.
Thank you to WALP for recognizing our work — and congratulations to our entire team on an incredible achievement.