Kichler Lighting, a provider of residential lighting and ceiling fans, recognized some of the industry’s most exceptional landscape lighting professionals with its 2025 Landscape Lighting Contractor of the Year awards. The annual program celebrates contractors and designers who consistently demonstrate creativity, technical expertise and a commitment to elevating outdoor spaces with lighting design.
“Our designer and contractor partners are a vital extension of the Kichler team, bringing extraordinary dedication to each project and representing the Kichler brand to the highest standard,” says Scott Pesta, director of landscape lighting at Kichler. “Using their expertise, they transform outdoor spaces through thoughtful, high-quality lighting solutions that can enhance both beauty and functionality.”
Kichler’s 2025 Landscape Lighting Contractor of the Year is Edison Landscape and Deck. Edison Landscape and Deck Lighting, founded in 2004, illuminates homes and businesses across Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Founder Ed Wojciechowski has been a trusted partner of the team since the early 1990s.
In addition to its Landscape Lighting Contractor of the Year, Kichler spotlights standout professionals for their excellence in various categories:
- Best Design, Architectural Uplighting – Steve Piermont, Lightscapes Outdoor Lighting
- Best Design, Downlighting – Darrin Selking, Landscape Illumination
- Best Design, Hardscaping – Adrian Palacios, Lampscape Designs
- Best Design, Mirror Lighting – Tim Salopek, Illumination FL
- Best Design, Pathway and Area – Tom Crowley, Paradise Landscape Lighting
- Above and Beyond – Chris Moser, Equinox Outdoor Lighting
Regional Landscape Lighting Contractors of the Year:
- Regional Contractor of the Year, West – Michael Hupf, Lifescape Colorado
- Regional Contractor of the Year, East – Jeff Hull, Tropical Landscape Lighting
- Regional Landscape Contractor of the Year, Canada – Chris Shirchenko, GreenScapes
Kichler awarded three contractors with the recognition of a Rising Star, given to top growth drivers. This year’s recipients are James Cerretani of JMC Landscaping, Mike Long of LightQuest and Bill Foscato of Summer Rain NY. Darrin Selking of Landscape Illumination was inducted into the Landscape Hall of Fame, an honor recognizing his contributions to the field.
“Kichler was with us when my team first started our business over 25 years ago. They are still with us today, sharing their great products and landscape expertise,” said Selking.
“Darrin Selking is among the best in the industry, and we are proud to honor someone who has played a key role in our success,” said Pesta. “As a longtime ambassador of Kichler Landscape Lighting, Darrin is a successful businessman dedicated to pushing the industry forward.”
All Kichler design honorees are active members of the LightPro Rewards Program, aiming to provide contractors with the tools and resources to enhance their businesses. The program offers exclusive marketing materials, business support and other incentives aimed to help professionals elevate their craft and expand their reach.
