A National Win in a Highly Competitive Category
The Residential XXL category was one of the most competitive divisions in the 2026 AOLP Awards, featuring nine exceptional projects submitted by elite outdoor lighting designers from across the United States. Each entry represented a complex, high-budget estate lighting project requiring advanced design expertise, technical precision, and flawless execution. Our Mountain Top Estate project was selected as the Award of Excellence winner, standing out among eight other outstanding projects.
Being recognized at this level by the leading professional organization in outdoor lighting is a tremendous honor — and a testament to the quality of our work.
Award-Winning Estate Lighting Design: The Mountain Top Estate
The Mountain Top Estate project was designed to do more than simply illuminate a property. Our goal was to create a layered, immersive nighttime experience that enhanced the home’s architecture, natural terrain, and surrounding landscape.
Key elements of the outdoor lighting design included:
- Highlighting dramatic elevation changes and stone features
- Creating visual depth across expansive outdoor living areas
- Accentuating mature trees and natural landscape elements
- Preserving darkness and contrast to maintain balance and atmosphere
The finished result is a refined estate lighting system that feels intentional, elegant, and timeless — enhancing both beauty and usability after dark.
What the AOLP Award of Excellence Means
The Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP) Awards of Excellence are among the most respected honors in the outdoor lighting industry. Projects are judged by experienced professionals based on design creativity, technical execution, balance, and overall impact.
The Residential XXL category is reserved for large, complex residential properties that demand a high level of coordination, expertise, and attention to detail. Winning this award reflects not only the final appearance of the lighting system, but the thoughtful process behind it.
A Proven Track Record of Excellence
This 2026 Award of Excellence marks the fifth national industry award earned by Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Denver in recent years. We have been honored with four previous awards, reinforcing a consistent commitment to high-end outdoor lighting design and craftsmanship.

Rather than chasing trends, our focus has always been on creating lighting systems that are:
- Purpose-driven
- Technically sound
- Visually compelling
- Built to perform long-term

These awards represent years of dedication to our craft and the trust our clients place in us.
Award-Winning Outdoor Lighting in Denver and the Front Range
Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Denver specializes exclusively in custom outdoor lighting design and installation for residential properties throughout Denver, Boulder, Castle Rock, and the Colorado Front Range. From intimate landscapes to expansive estates, our approach is always tailored, design-focused, and detail-driven.
