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Every great design begins with a spark of creativity, and global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks revealed the winners of the 2026 Creative Genius Awards, celebrating extraordinary innovation and technical excellence across architecture, interiors, landscape and entertainment design disciplines.
The inaugural competition drew hundreds of submissions from around the world, each showcasing how designers use Vectorworks to transform vision into reality. In every category, one grand-prize project earned the title of Creative Genius, and two additional projects were honored as Design Innovators.
A panel of Vectorworks executives, industry experts and creative professionals evaluated entries on design quality, effective use of Vectorworks features, originality and innovation, presentation and sustainability.
“The Vectorworks community continues to inspire us with their imagination and mastery,” said Vectorworks director of customer experience Tamsin Slatter. “Each Creative Genius Award winner exemplifies what’s possible when technology meets vision — pushing the limits of what can be drawn, documented and delivered. Their work advances design in their own disciplines and sets a benchmark for how Vectorworks can be used to solve complex, real-world challenges.”
In the Landscape Design category, the Creative Genius and Design innovators awards winners included:
Creative Genius: PWL Partnership — Promontory Park
Selected for demonstrating that site design can meet and exceed sustainability objectives without sacrificing aesthetic quality, PWL Partnership transformed a standard design file into a hybrid, data-rich Vectorworks landscape model that combined scripting, GIS, terrain modeling and internal libraries into a single workflow. This approach enabled real-time tracking of key metrics and helped shape an accessible, engaging public-realm experience.
Design Innovators
- Nick Züchner – BIM in Landscape Architecture
- Jim Rounsevell – Twisted Pretzel (Waisen Bridge Concepts)
To see a full list of Creative Genius Award winners with photos, visit the Vectorworks awards results webpage. Congratulations to this year’s Creative Genius Award winners and Design Innovators.
Each Creative Genius Award winner will receive $5,000 USD, Vectorworks certification and training, a free pass to a leading industry show, exclusive Vectorworks swag and a custom tech bundle. Vectorworks also recognized the Design Innovators for their outstanding work and creative use of the software, awarding them professional training and exclusive swag.
SpringGreen celebrates Marty and Kelly Amundson for 10 years of franchise ownership
SpringGreen is proud to celebrate franchise owners Marty and Kelly Amundson as they mark 10 years in business while renewing their franchise agreement for an additional 10 years, reinforcing their long-term commitment to their customers, team and community, according to the company.
Over the past decade, the Amundsons have built a strong local business focused on delivering reliable, professional lawn, pest and tree care services. Today, they serve more than 2,400 customers and lead a team of nine employees, reflecting steady growth and a commitment to consistent, high-quality service.
Their approach centers on understanding customer needs and providing tailored solutions that help homeowners achieve healthy, beautiful outdoor spaces.
“We are proud to recognize Marty and Kelly for reaching this 10-year milestone and continuing their journey with SpringGreen,” said Brad Johnson, president of SpringGreen. “Their dedication to their customers and their consistent execution reflect the strength of our franchise network. Renewals like this speak to the long-term value of the SpringGreen system.”
Their decision to renew highlights both their confidence in the SpringGreen brand and their commitment to continued growth in their local market.
“We’re grateful for the relationships we’ve built over the past 10 years,” said Marty Amundson. “Renewing our agreement allows us to keep growing our business while continuing to provide the level of service our customers expect and deserve.”
Mulhalls launches Greenhall Commercial Landscapes in Nebraska
Mulhalls, an Omaha, Neb.-based family of green industry businesses, is launching Greenhall Commercial Landscapes, a new business unit dedicated to serving the growing commercial landscape market.
Greenhall Commercial Landscapes will focus exclusively on commercial landscape management, landscape construction, snow and ice management and interior landscapes. This evolution reflects a clearer and more intentional commitment to Mulhalls’ commercial customers, allowing the company to better align its teams, resources and expertise around their needs. The focused approach builds on decades of experience contributing to some of the most prominent commercial properties across the region, according to the company.
“We’re proud of the work we’ve done, the team we’ve built, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead,” said Mick Mulhall, CEO. “This step allows us to more clearly demonstrate our commitment to our commercial customers and deliver an even higher level of service and expertise.”
The launch of Greenhall Commercial Landscapes allows Mulhalls’ broader business to sharpen its focus while remaining rooted in its longstanding purpose of beautifying the communities it serves, according to the company.
Mulhalls Garden + Home will continue to serve customers at its flagship location, offering plants, garden supplies, patio furniture and home and holiday decor. The store will also expand its support for the region’s growing community of residential landscaping professionals through an enhanced pro program, with additional offerings to be announced.
“Our commitment to our community remains unchanged,” said Mulhall. “We’re focused on making this a more beautiful place to live — whether through exceptional commercial landscapes or by inspiring our customers and partners through our retail experience.”
