Natural Stone Institute Awards: July Deadline
OBERLIN, Ohio – There’s one deadline for all upcoming awards from the Natural Stone Institute: July 20.
It’s the same date for the Pinnacle Awards, showcasing the best in natural-stone installations, and Industry Recognition Awards honoring members of the natural-stone community.
The Pinnacle Awards honor projects where beauty, creativity, ingenuity, and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone for commercial and residential applications.
Four new categories have been introduced this year, allowing for a broader range of natural stone craftsmanship to be showcased and honored. Pinnacle Awards will be given in the following seven categories:
- Commercial Interior
- Commercial Exterior
- Renovation/Restoration
- Residential Interior/Exterior—Single Family (New category)
- Residential Interior/Exterior—Multi-Family (New category)
- Architectural Carving/Lettering/Sculpture (New category)
- Public Landscapes/Parks/Memorials (New category)
David Castellucci, Pinnacle Jury Committee Chair, commented: “Separating the residential awards into ‘single family’ and ‘multi-family’ extends the opportunity to participate both to small and medium sized shops and those who cater to larger volume clients,” said David Castellucci, Pinnacle Jury Committee chair. “The new Public Landscapes and Architectural Carving categories open up the awards program to members who have not previously participated.”
A Grande Pinnacle Award (sponsored by Marmomac) will be presented to the best overall project. An award for the best use of Brazilian stone (sponsored by Vitória Stone Fair) will also be available within each category.
The Pinnacle Awards are open to all Natural Stone Institute member companies, and will be recognized during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Celebration at TISE 2019. The winning projects will be displayed at TISE 2019 and promoted at other trade shows and in industry publications throughout the year.
For more information, including submission forms and a list of requirements, please visit www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/pinnacleawards.
With the Industry Recognition Awards, Natural Stone Institute members are invited to nominate colleagues for the following:
Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement. This award pays tribute to an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to the natural stone industry.
Women in Stone Pioneer Award. Sponsored by TexaStone Quarries, this award recognizes a trailblazer within the stone industry for their role in recruiting, retaining, and advancing women. The recipient’s performance in promoting women should be exemplary, honorable, and inspirational.
Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year Award. Sponsored by Polycor and Custom Building Products, this award was established to honor an individual whose craftsmanship in the natural stone industry stands out above all else.
Natural Stone Scholarship. Sponsored by Coldspring, Delaware Quarries, and the Natural Stone Foundation, this scholarship provides educational opportunities for aspiring stone professionals interested in furthering their careers within the natural stone industry.
Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. Sponsored by the Natural Stone Foundation, this scholarship provides a guided educational experience to one of three industry events to a woman showing a strong passion to grow their career within the stone industry.
For more information about these awards, including nomination forms and submission requirements, please visit www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/awards.
