Awards & Recognition
“Award-winning outdoor living, pool, landscape and hardscape craftsmanship built through real projects, real standards and real results.”
Recognition shown here includes awards, certificates, media features and licensing documentation from different points in the company’s history. Older awards may display Advant-Edge or related historical trade names. Current legal, licensing and company information is maintained on AE’s Company Facts page.
Earned Awards & Recognition
Real authority is built project by project. Below is our verified recognition history, including foundational honors earned under our Advant-Edge corporate charter.
Maricopa County Home Shows Landscape Recognition
Honored for custom landscape design displays, outdoor living booth craftsmanship, and homeowner education excellence across major Maricopa County Home Shows.
Southwest Hardscapes Association Hardscape Award
Recognized by regional industry peers for strict paver base prep specifications (2–3" ABC patio base, 4–6" driveway base, 1" sand bed, polymeric joint sand) and structural masonry execution.
ICPI Industry Hardscape Recognition
Acknowledged within the interlocking concrete pavement industry for adherence to rigorous installation guidelines, compaction depths, and edge restraint engineering.
Belgard Master Craftsman Recognition
Earned manufacturer recognition celebrating elite hardscape design capabilities, technical installation mastery, and exemplary homeowner warranty support.
Best of Peoria Recognition
Recognized among Peoria custom pool, landscape, and backyard resort transformation builders by local community polls.
Landscape Contractor Media Feature
Featured in national landscape contractor trade media for innovative outdoor living authority workflows, dual-audience career pathways, and uncompromised build quality.
Decorative Concrete Curbing Craftsmanship Award
Historical award earned during the company's early Peoria roots under the Advant-Edge corporate trade name, honoring foundational concrete curbing and border craft prior to full brand consolidation.
Four Active ROC Licenses. Zero Subbing to Uninsured Trades.
In Arizona, any contractor performing work over $1,000 (labor + materials) must hold an active Registrar of Contractors license. We maintain four distinct commercial and residential licenses in good standing.
When you visit our Peoria design showroom, you will see our official framed ROC diplomas and manufacturer credentials displayed openly on our walls.
Authority Rooted in Leadership
We don't just follow Arizona outdoor living standards—we help set them. Our leadership extends from regional trade associations to deep community investments across the Valley.
Southwest Hardscapes Association
David Bell currently serves as President of the Southwest Hardscapes Association (SHA), bringing 13 years of board service and 15 years of active dedication to elevating regional hardscape engineering, material durability, and installer ethics.
Purposeful Giving Alliance & Community
"We didn't build a company that gives back. We built a company on giving back." From annual Shop With a Cop initiatives and Day of Giving builds to donated backyards for families in need, community commitment is our foundation.
Build with an Authority Team.
Whether you are planning a resort pool, a custom outdoor kitchen, engineered glass fencing, or permanent holiday lighting, your investment deserves backed credentials.