2026 Prestigious Awards
SHOW GARDEN DISPLAY AWARDS
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CITY LIVING GARDEN DISPLAY AWARDS
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SHOW BOOTH AWARDS
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SHOW GARDEN MEDALS
| The Knowledge of Place & Time |
| This garden was not judged |
| The Active Family Garden Adam Gorski Landscapes |
| SILVER MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
| Rust and Refinement BL Landscapes |
| GOLD MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
| Between Light and Water - Blossom Bar |
| This garden was not judged |
| Pathways and Portals Cast from Nature Elandan Gardens |
| SILVER MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
| Waterwise Wonders |
| This garden was not judged |
| Moonlit Garden of the Mountain Goddess Emerald City Orchids |
| BRONZE MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
| Choose Your Path Fancy Plants Gardens and Susan Browne Landscape Design |
| SILVER MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
Bloom Local |
| This garden was not judged |
| The Inward Facing Garden Garden Girl LLC and Pacific Pine Landscaping |
| SILVER MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
| The Gardenmaker's Atelier Hello Garden and GMC Landscapes |
| GOLD MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
| Carex into the Fuchsia HomeGrown Organics and J Szabo Collaborative Landscapes |
| SILVER MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
| The Dye Garden Lacewing Fine Gardening and Botanical Design |
| GOLD MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
| Cascadia Reverie Method Hardscapes |
| BRONZE MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
| Gateway to Nature Nature Perfect Landscaping & Design |
| SILVER MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
| More Smiles Per Hour Redwood Builders Landscaping and Bonsaiko |
| SILVER MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
| The Jewel Box: A Moment Preserved Relish Gardens |
| GOLD MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
| Where Stories Take Root West Seattle Nursery |
| GOLD MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
| Living Lightly Wittman Estes and Millennium Landscape and Construction |
| GOLD MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
Floriferous Awakening |
| This garden was not judged |
| Essentially Elegant: The Cascade Zenji Landscape Construction |
| BRONZE MEDAL AWARD WINNING GARDEN |
Founder’s Cup Award – Garden that is deemed “Best in Show” and a majority favorite of the Main Show Judges as well as the judges for the other awards listed below. Recipient receives a rotating sterling silver trophy
which is passed on at the following year’s show. The award is bestowed during the NWFGF Garden Award Ceremony.
Best Use of Color Award – Garden the best incorporates dramatic color from leaves, forced blooms and winter blooming plants. Judged by regional design and horticulture experts.
Best Use of Horticulture Award – Garden that best incorporates plants incorporating color, texture, size, and shape to enhance the garden’s theme. Judged by regional horticulture experts.
GardenComm Outdoor Living Award - Garden that exhibits the most beautiful, creative, and educational ideas to encourage effective use of horticulture and design for functional outdoor living environments. Judged by members of GardenComm (Garden Communicators International).
Best Use of Natural Stone – Garden that best integrates natural stone in the landscape, using materials that support and enhance the garden’s theme and design. Judged by regional landscapers and stone masons.
Best Use of Hardscapes - Mutual Materials Award - Garden that best integrates bricks and pavers in the hardscapes, using manufactured materials that support and enhance the garden’s theme and design. Judged by regional landscapers.
People’s Choice Award – Favorite garden as voted by
the public. Recipient receives a permanent plaque, and a rotating trophy which is passed on at the following year’s show. The award is bestowed on Saturday evening or Sunday morning during the show.
Garden Creator's Choice Award –
Garden voted the most accomplished by fellow Garden Creator's. A permanent plaque is given.
American Horticultural Society Environmental Award – Presented to a garden of horticultural excellence, demonstrating the bond between horticulture and the environment. This garden should inspire the viewer to beautify their home and community with skillful design and appropriate plant material.