Natural Stone Institute: Call for 2023 Awards

OBERLIN, Ohio – It’s “open season” for the Natural Stone Institute Awards Program, with a call for entries in a variety of competitions and industry recognition.

Due May 20: Entries for the Pinnacle Awards to denote projects exemplifying professional mastery in the use of natural stone for commercial and residential applications. Awards are given in the following categories:

  • Commercial Interior;
  • Commercial Exterior;
  • Renovation/Restoration;
  • Residential Interior/Exterior (Single and Multi-Family);
  • Kitchen/Bath;
  • Architectural Carving/Lettering/Sculpture;
  • Public Landscapes/Parks/Memorials.

A Grande Pinnacle Award, sponsored by Marmomac, is presented to the best overall project. Deadline is May 20

Also due May 20: Nominations for the Industry Recognition Awards to celebrate individuals in the stone industry for exemplary contributions to the industry and association over several years. Available awards include the Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Women in Stone Pioneer Award, the Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year Award, and the David Fell Spirit of Service Award.

In addition, applications are being accepted for two scholarships, the Natural Stone Scholarship and the Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship, provide hands-on educational opportunities for aspiring professionals interested in furthering their careers in the stone industry.

Recognition nominations and scholarship applications are due May 20.

Due July 14: Entries for the Tucker Design Awards, recognizing design professionals whose projects achieve excellence in the use of natural stone in design and construction. Eligibility for the competition is open to any design professional or natural-stone-industry member on behalf of the design team.

Tucker Design Awards submissions are due July 14.

Pinnacle and industry honors recipients will be celebrated at the annual Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas in January 2024. Tucker Design Award recipients will be saluted during a separate ceremony later that year.

All awards are open to Natural Stone Institute members. For more information about each award, including nomination forms, submission requirements, sponsorship information, and details on past recipients, visit www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/awards.