Awards and Recognition
At Easton Outdoors, we’re honored to be recognized by some of the top organizations in the landscaping, hardscaping, and pond-building industries. These awards don’t just highlight our work, they show our clients that we hold ourselves to the highest standards of creativity, craftsmanship, and integrity.
Business Leadership
Hampton Roads Regional Small Business (Hampton Roads Chamber, 2024)
We’re proud to have been recognized with an award from the Hampton Roads Chamber, the region’s biggest business connector, representing 1,200+ member businesses and described as the largest chamber in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nationally, the Chamber holds the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Five-Star Accreditation, the highest level in the U.S. Chamber’s program, putting it in an elite tier of chambers nationwide . That’s why this recognition matters: it comes from the chamber with the scale, standards, and influence to make it count.
From the pool of regional winners, the Hampton Roads Chamber selects one business to be honored as the Overall Small Business of the Year. This recognition represents the highest level of achievement, distinguishing the single company that best embodies innovation, leadership, and community impact across the entire Hampton Roads region.
Easton Outdoors received this honor in 2024, being named the Hampton Roads Small Business of the Year. For us, this award underscores the trust our clients place in us and the impact of our mission: to build thoughtful outdoor spaces that bring people together and enrich our community.
Small Business of the Year – Peninsula Region (Hampton Roads Chamber, 2024)
The Peninsula Small Business of the Year Award, presented annually by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, recognizes outstanding local businesses that demonstrate excellence in service, growth, and community impact. This award highlights companies that go beyond their day-to-day operations to strengthen the local economy and contribute to the well-being of their community. Each region of Hampton Roads nominates one winner, making this one of the most competitive honors for small businesses in the area.
Easton Outdoors was proud to be selected as the Peninsula Small Business of the Year in 2024. This award highlights our growth, professionalism, and commitment to strengthening our community while serving clients with exceptional outdoor living solutions.
Business Person of the Year – Global (Aquascape, 2025)
Awarded to just one person worldwide, this honor recognizes leadership, innovation, and outstanding contribution to the Aquascape community. In 2025, Micah was named Aquascape’s Business Man of the Year, placing Easton Outdoors at the top out of more than 600 contractors across the globe. This award reflects the heart behind our work — serving customers well, building systems that last, and helping more people enjoy life outside.
Business Person of the Year – Southeast Regional Winner (Aquascape, 2025)
The Business Person of the Year Award, presented by Aquascape, recognizes Certified Aquascape Contractors (CACs) who demonstrate excellence in business management, growth, and professionalism. This award is not only about building beautiful water features, it highlights contractors who run their businesses with efficiency, integrity, and long-term vision.
Easton Outdoors was honored as the Southeast Regional Winner in 2025, a recognition that underscores our ability to balance craftsmanship with business excellence. For our clients, this award means peace of mind, knowing they’re working with a contractor who not only designs world-class ponds but also operates with the professionalism and stability needed to stand behind our work for years to come.
Contractor Fight Freedom Award (2021)
The Freedom Award, presented by The Contractor Fight, honors companies that have taken significant steps to eliminate debt and strengthen financial health. This recognition goes beyond projects — it reflects a company’s discipline, leadership, and commitment to sustainable growth.
Easton Outdoors earned this award in 2021 after tackling debt head-on and transforming the way we operate. Achieving financial freedom has allowed us to reinvest in our team, improve the client experience, and focus on building outdoor spaces that truly bring people together.
Water Features & Pond Building
Aquascape Top Frog Award (2021–2025)
The Top Frog Award, presented annually by Aquascape, recognizes the top Certified Aquascape Contractors (CACs) and retailers worldwide for their creativity, quality, and consistency. It is one of the most competitive honors in the pond and water feature industry, highlighting companies that set the standard for design, installation, and customer support.
Easton Outdoors first entered the Contractor category rankings in 2021 at #26 worldwide. By 2022, we climbed to #3 globally, a position we proudly held for three consecutive years (2022–2024). In 2025, our growth into an Aquascape retailer with an online store and warehouse earned us recognition in the CAC–Retailer category, where we are ranked #10 worldwide.
Hardscape & Outdoor Living
Belgard Hardscape Hero (2022-2024)
The Hardscape Hero Award, created by Belgard, celebrates contractors who design and build exceptional outdoor living spaces using Belgard products. Only 12 companies are chosen each year, making it one of the most respected recognitions in the hardscaping industry.
Easton Outdoors was selected as a Hardscape Hero in 2022, 2023, and 2024. These back-to-back awards highlight our ability to blend creativity with craftsmanship, building patios, walkways, and outdoor spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Check out the projects behind the awards:
Belgard Paves the Good (2023-2024)
The Paves the Good Award, launched in 2023 by Belgard Mid-Atlantic, recognizes contractors who donate their time and expertise to charitable projects. Through this program, Belgard supplies materials while contractors volunteer their labor to create meaningful, functional outdoor spaces for nonprofits, schools, and individuals in need.
Easton Outdoors has been honored with the Paves the Good Award in both 2023 and 2024. These projects reflect one of our core values: using our skills not just to build beautiful backyards, but also to give back and create spaces that improve lives and strengthen communities.
- In 2023, we partnered with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to build an ADA-compliant patio for a U.S. Army veteran.
- In 2024, we revived an outdoor courtyard with seating walls and shade canopies for Deep Creek Middle School in Virginia.
Social Media & Marketing
One Million Views Award (Hook Point, 2024)
The Hook Point One Million Views Award, presented by the viral consulting agency Hook Point, recognizes clients who achieve viral success by surpassing one million video views. Easton Outdoors earned the award in 2024 after working with Hook Point to grow their reach and connect with audiences through educational and entertaining outdoor content.
