Landscape Competition
Each year Cuyahoga Community College participates in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition. Since 2014, our team has ranked first in the nation among two-year programs. The competition is an This competition is an annual three-day event that allows over 500 two-year and four-year students the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in landscape design, plant and tree care, hardscapes, irrigation and more.
At the 2023 competition, Tri-C placed first overall and had the top overall student among the competition's 529 participants.
Expand the sections below to view detailed results by year.
Team Results
There were teams representing 49 two- and four-year colleges and universities. Tri-C placed 1st among schools offering 2-year programs and placed 2nd among all schools (4-year and 2-year programs).
| Place | School | Total Points |
| 1 | BYU Provo | 5100 |
| 2 | Cuyahoga Community College | 4741 |
| 3 | Colorado State University | 4472 |
| 4 | BYU Idaho | 4408 |
| 5 | Michigan State University | 4260 |
Individual Results
There were a total of 595 competitors from across the country. Five Tri-C students placed in the top 10%.
| Place | Name |
| 1 | Caleb Kautz |
| 5 | Destiny Griffiths |
| 38 | Katie Capatosto |
| 55 | Kiira Olszko |
| 59 | Gabby Fernandez |
Event Results
Students listed below placed in the top 20 nationally for the indicated event.
| Place | Name | Event |
| 1 | Caleb Kautz | Landscape Lighting |
| 1 | Caleb Kautz | Maintenance Cost Estimating |
| 1 | Christine Kermond | Small Engine Repair (Perfect Score) |
| 2 | Katie Capatosto | Annual & Perennial Identification |
| 2 | Gabby Fernandez | Interior Landscape Design |
| 2 | Destiny Griffiths | Mini Track Loader Operation |
| 2 | Adam Farraj | Sales Presentation |
| 2 | Melissa Dougherty | Turf & Weed Identification |
| 3 | Kiira Olszko | Construction Cost Estimating |
| 3 | Destiny Griffiths | Interior Plant Identification |
| 3 | Kiira Olszko, Kaitlyn Torres | Irrigation Troubleshooting |
| 3 | Olivia Mitnick | Turf & Weed Identification |
| 4 | Gabby Fernandez | Computer Aided Landscape Design |
| 4 | Katie Capatosto, Destiny Griffiths, Caleb Kautz | Landscape Plant Installation |
| 4 | Basia Morris-Bruton, Jesse O'Brien | Safety First |
| 4 | Caleb Kautz | Exterior Landscape Design |
| 5 | Kiira Olszko | Irrigation Design |
| 6 | Ashley Boozer | Tractor Loader Backhoe Operation |
| 6 | Aster Klingensmith | Annual & Perennial ID |
| 6 | Katie Capatosto, Destiny Griffiths | Arboriculture Techniques |
| 6 | Susie Stoepfel | Plant Problem Diagnosis |
| 6 | Susie Stoepfel, Bob Taillard | Truck & Trailer Operation |
| 8 | Jesse O'Brien, Jessi Deveney | Landscape Maintenance Operations |
| 8 | Judith Mitchell | Woody Ornamental Plant Identification |
| 9 | Destiny Griffiths | Maintenance Cost Estimating |
| 10 | Ashley Boozer, Caleb Kautz | Hardscape Installation |
| 10 | Sophie Schrubb | Robotics & Technology in Landscape Design & Maintenance |
| 11 | Melissa Dougherty, Jesse Deveney | Irrigation Assembly |
| 12 | Olivia Mitnick, Emily Henschel | Employee Development |
| 13 | Olivia Mitnick | Business Management |
| 13 | Emily Henschel | Robotics & Technology in Landscape Design & Maintenance |
| 14 | Aster Klingensmith | 3D Exterior Landscape Design |
| 16 | Gabby Fernandez | Compact Excavator Operation |
| 18 | Susie Stoepfel | Construction Cost Estimating |
| 19 | Brandon Ruud | Interior Plant Identification |
Team Results
There were teams representing 46 two- and four-year colleges and universities. Tri-C placed 1st among all schools (4-year and 2-year programs).
| Place | School | Total Points |
| 1 | Cuyahoga Community College | 4712 |
| 2 | BYU Provo | 4701 |
| 3 | Mississippi State University | 4267 |
| 4 | Cincinnati State Community College | 4117 |
| 5 | Michigan State University | 4082 |
Individual Results
There were a total of 529 competitors from across the country. Four Tri-C students placed in the top 10%.
| Place | Name |
| 1 | Keith Rush |
| 5 | Susie Stoepfel |
| 29 | Caleb Kautz |
| 42 | JD McCardle |
Event Results
Students listed below placed in the top 20 nationally for the indicated event.
| Place | Name | Event |
| 1 | Destiny Griffiths | Interior Plant ID (Perfect score) |
| 1 | Andrew Yormick | Small Engine Repair (Perfect score) |
| 1 | Ahna Kerr | Turf and Weed Identification |
| 1 | Keith Rush | Irrigation Design |
| 1 | Haley Spiteri | Computer Aided Design |
| 2 | Katie Capatosto, Kyle Kutinsky | Arboriculture Design |
| 2 | Katie Capatosto, Kyle Kutinsky, JD McCardle | Landscape Plant Installation |
| 2 | Keith Rush, Susie Stoepfel | Irrigation Assembly |
| 3 | Keith Rush, Johnny Derov | Irrigation Troubleshooting |
| 3 | Caleb Kautz | Landscape Lighting |
| 3 | Emily Henschel | Robotics and Technology in Landscapes |
| 3 | Keith Rush | Tractor Loader/Backhoe Operation |
| 4 | Susie Stoepfel | Construction Cost Estimating |
| 4 | Kyle Kutinsky | Woody Ornamental Plant Identification |
| 4 | Destiny Griffiths | Mini Track Loader Operation |
| 4 | Caleb Kautz, JD McCardle | Hardscape Installation |
| 4 | Gabby Fernandez | Interior Plant ID |
| 4 | Katie Capatasto | Annual and Perennial ID |
| 5 | Julia Richter | Annual and Perennial ID |
| 6 | Kiira Olszko | Business Management |
| 6 | Susie Stoepfel | Plant Problem Diagnosis |
| 7 | Keith Rush | Robotics and Technology in Landscapes |
| 8 | Zac Davis | Interior Landscape Design |
| 10 | JD McCardle, Johnny Derov | Landscape Maintenance Operations |
| 10 | Haley Spiteri | Sales Presentation |
| 10 | Neil Robertson | Woody Ornamental Plant Identification |
| 12 | Kiira Olszko | Construction Cost Estimating |
| 14 | Gabby Fernandez | Compact Excavator |
| 14 | Emily Henschel, Julia Richter | Employee Development |
| 14 | Haley Spiteri | Maintenance Cost Estimating |
| 15 | Gabby Fernandez | Compact Excavator |
| 15 | Neil Robertson, Susie Stoepfel | Truck and Trailer Operation |
| 17 | Caleb Kautz | Landscape Design |
Team Results
There were teams representing 43 two- and four-year colleges and universities. Tri-C placed 1st among schools offering 2-year programs and placed 2nd among all schools (both 2-year and 4-year programs).
| Place | School | Total Points |
| 1 | BYU Provo | 4739 |
| 2 | Cuyahoga Community College | 4688 |
| 3 | NC State University | 4402 |
| 4 | BYU Idaho | 4241 |
| 5 | Cincinnati State Community College | 3967 |
Individual Results
There were a total of 510 competitors from across the country. Four Tri-C students placed in the top 10%.
| Place | Name |
| 1 | Peyton Musgrave |
| 8 | Keith Rush |
| 32 | Caleb Kautz |
| 39 | Kyle Kutinsky |
Event Results
Students listed below placed in the top 20 nationally for the indicated event.
| Place | Name | Event |
| 1 | Keith Rush, John Oleksik | Irrigation Assembly |
| 1 | Susie Stoepfel | Turf and Weed Identification |
| 1 | Keith Rush, Peyton Musgrave | Irrigation Troubleshooting |
| 2 | Keith Rush | Tractor Loader/Backhoe Operation |
| 3 | Keith Rush | Irrigation Design |
| 3 | Andrew Yormick | Small Engine Repair |
| 4 | Peyton Musgrave, Kyle Kutinsky | Arboriculture Techniques |
| 4 | Caleb Kautz | Landscape Lighting |
| 4 | Andrew White | Robotics and Technology |
| 4 | Kyle Kutinsky | Woody Ornamental Plant Identification |
| 5 | Gabby Fernandez | 3D Exterior Landscape Design |
| 5 | Aunna Torres | Computer Aided Design |
| 5 | Aunna Torres | Interior Plant Identification |
| 5 | JD McCardle, Nick Rossi | Hardscape Installation |
| 5 | Peyton Musgrave, Nick Rossi, Kyle Kutinsky | Landscape Plant Installation |
| 6 | Aunna Torres | Interior Landscape Design |
| 6 | Johnny Derov, Andrew White | Safety First |
| 7 | Susie Stoepfel | Plant Problem Diagnosis |
| 7 | Caleb Kautz, Monica Roberts | Truck and Trailer Operation |
| 8 | Destiny Griffiths | Flower and Foliage Identification |
| 8 | Ben Whittaker | Woody Ornamental Plant Identification |
| 11 | Monica Roberts | Skid Steer Loader Operation |
| 11 | Ben Whittaker | Sales Production |
| 12 | Cristina Hoenigman | Turf and Weed Identification |
| 12 | Julia Richter | Annual and Perennial Identification |
| 13 | Peyton Musgrave | Flower and Foliage Identification |
| 14 | Caleb Kautz | Compact Excavator Operation |
| 14 | Peyton Musgrave, Andrew White | Employee Development |
| 14 | Caleb Kautz | Exterior Landscape Design |
| 15 | Andrew White | Business Management |
| 15 | Gabby Fernandez | Interior Plant Identification |
| 17 | Andrew White | Maintenance Cost Estimation |
| 18 | Johnny Derov, JD McCardle | Landscape Maintenance Operations |
| 19 | JD McCardle | Robotics and Laser Beams |
Team Results
There were teams representing 64 two- and four-year colleges and universities. Tri-C placed 1st among schools offering 2-year programs and placed 3rd among all schools (both 2-year and 4-year programs).
| Place | School | Total Points |
| 1 | BYU Provo | 4810 |
| 2 | BYU Idaho | 4584 |
| 3 | Cuyahoga Community College | 4386 |
| 4 | Cincinnati State Community College | 4211 |
| 5 | Michigan State University | 4145 |
Individual Results
There were a total of 788 competitors from across the country. Five Tri-C students placed in the top 10%.
| Place | Name |
| 1 | Frank Vareska |
| 6 | Drew Krueger |
| 21 | Jake Barber |
| 54 | Stacey Lorenz |
| 71 | JC Mazzurco |
Event Results
Students listed below placed in the top 20 nationally for the indicated event.
| Place | Name | Event |
| 1 | Lauren Linden | Computer Aided Design |
| 1 | JC Mazzurco, Cole Jacobs | Irrigation Assembly |
| 1 | Jake Barber, Drew Krueger | Hardscape Installation |
| 2 | Juliana Protz | 3D Exterior Landscape Design |
| 2 | Beth Whipple | Annual and Perennial Identification |
| 2 | Stacey Lorenz, Megan Schafer | Irrigation Troubleshooting |
| 2 | JC Mazzurco, Frank Vareska | Landscape Maintenance Operations |
| 3 | Jake Barber | Compact Excavator Operation |
| 3 | Brady Dauber, Cole Jacobs, Frank Vareska | Landscape Plant Installation |
| 3 | Frank Vareska | Maintenance Cost Estimation |
| 4 | Stacey Lorenz | Interio Plant Identification |
| 4 | Troy Ransom | Small Engine Repair |
| 5 | Jake Barber, James Brewer | Arboriculture Techniques |
| 6 | Amanda Gainer, Stacey Lorenz | Employee Development |
| 7 | James Brewer | Interior Plant Identification |
| 7 | Drew Krueger | Tractor Loader Backhoe Operation |
| 8 | Megan Murray | Turf and Weed Identification |
| 9 | Jake Barber, Drew Krueger | Truck and Trailer Operation |
| 10 | Brady Dauber | Landscape Lighting |
| 12 | Drew Krueger | Construction Cost Estimation |
| 12 | Erin Rockwell | Turf and Weed Identification |
| 13 | Lauren Linden | Exterior Landscape Design |
| 14 | Brenden Dauber | Woody Plant Identification |
| 17 | Juliana Protz | Plant Problem Diagnosis |
| 18 | Kasandra Hernandez | Sales Presentation |
| 19 | JC Mazzurco | Maintenance Cost Estimate |
| 20 | Frank Vareska | Mini Track Loader |
Team Results
There were teams representing 43 two- and four-year colleges and universities. Tri-C placed 1st among schools offering 2-year programs and placed 4th among all schools (both 2-year and 4-year programs).
| Place | School | Total Points |
| 1 | BYU Provo | 4822 |
| 2 | Cal Poly Ponoma | 4382 |
| 3 | Michigan State University | 4189 |
| 4 | Cuyahoga Community College | 4047 |
| 5 | Colorado State University | 3786 |
Individual Results
There were a total of 672 competitors from across the country. Three Tri-C students placed in the top 10%.
| Place | Name |
| 3 | McKenna Rowles |
| 12 | Ross Clark |
| 68 | Kerry Nickels |
Event Results
Students listed below placed in the top 20 nationally for the indicated event.
| Place | Name | Event |
| 1 | Ross Clark | Compact Excavator Operation |
| 1 | Lauren Linden | Computer Aided Design |
| 1 | McKenna Rowles, Cole Jacobs | Irrigation Assembly |
| 1 | James Brewer | Interior Plant Identification |
| 3 | Stacey Lorenz | Interior Plant Identification |
| 3 | Kerry Nickels | Landscape Design |
| 3 | McKenna Rowles, Cole Jacobs, Frank Vareska | Landscape Plant Installation |
| 4 | Kerry Nickels, James Brewer | Arboriculture Techniques |
| 5 | Beth Whipple | Annual and Perennial Identification |
| 5 | Tiffany Zody | Turf and Weed Identification |
| 5 | Nikki Barrett, Ross Clark | Truck and Trailer Operation |
| 6 | McKenna Rowles, Ross Clark | Hardscape Installation |
| 8 | Kerry Nickels, Ciara Robinson | Wood Construction |
| 9 | Brenden Dauber | Flower and Foliage Identification |
| 9 | Stacey Lorenz, Nikki Barrett | Irrigation Troubleshooting |
| 10 | Stacey Lorenz, Sara Kalenits | Employee Development |
| 10 | James Brewer | Interior Landscape Design |
| 10 | Sara Kalenits | Woody Plant Identification |
| 12 | Megan Murray | Woody Plant Identification |
| 13 | Juliana Protz | 3D Exterior Landscape Design |
| 14 | McKenna Rowles | Skid Steer Loader Operation |
| 15 | Ross Clark | Backhoe Operation |
| 16 | Lauren Linden | Flower and Foliage Identification |
| 20 | Sarah Rex | Turf and Weed Identification |
Team Results
There were teams representing 43 two- and four-year colleges and universities. Tri-C placed 1st among schools offering 2-year programs and placed 5th among all schools (both 2-year and 4-year programs).
| Place | School | Total Points |
| 1 | BYU Provo | 4249 |
| 2 | Michigan State University | 4159 |
| 3 | Colorado State University | 4051 |
| 4 | BYU Idaho | 3856 |
| 5 | Cuyahoga Community College | 3821 |
Individual Results
There were a total of 672 competitors from across the country. Three Tri-C students placed in the top 10%.
| Place | Name |
| 6 | Anthony Angelici |
| 18 | Ross Clark |
| 22 | Aaron Mohr |
Event Results
Students listed below placed in the top 20 nationally for the indicated event.
| Place | Name | Event |
| 2 | Linus Glady, Aaron Mohr | Arboriculture Techniques |
| 2 | Ross Clark | Compact Excavator Operation |
| 2 | Bryce Axelrod | Computer Aided Design |
| 3 | McKenna Rowles, Ross Clark | Hardscape Installation |
| 3 | McKenna Rowles, Linus Glady, Aaron Mohr | Landscape Plant Installation |
| 4 | Anthony Angelici | Irrigation Design |
| 5 | Anthony Angelici, Nikki Barrett | Irrigation Troubleshooting |
| 5 | Linus Glady | Woody Plant Identification |
| 6 | Bryce Axelrod | Business Management |
| 6 | Anthony Angelici, John MacKay | Employee Development |
| 7 | James Brewer | Interior Plant Identification |
| 7 | Aaron Mohr, John MacKay | Irrigation Assembly |
| 7 | John MacKay | Woody Plant Identification |
| 8 | Anthony Angelici, Aaron Mohr | Landscape Maintenance Operations |
| 9 | Anthony Angelici | Small Engine Repair |
| 13 | Alex Kaniewski | Annual and Perennial Identification |
| 13 | Megan Serhan | Sales Presentation |
| 13 | Ross Clark | Backhoe Operation |
| 14 | James Brewer | Maintenance Cost Estimating |
| 14 | Tiffany Zody | Turf and Weed Identification |
| 16 | Tiffany Zody | Business Management |
| 16 | Ciara Robinson, Jacque Manookin | Wood Construction |
| 18 | Megan Serhan | Plant Problem Diagnosis |
| 20 | Kerry Nickels | Construction Cost Estimating |