Use Carrara Marble? Win a Trip in May!

OBERLIN, Ohio/CHESTERTOWN, N.Y. – Someone who’s used Carrara marble in the past five years could be on their way to the famed Italian stone area in May – but only if they act quickly.

The winner of the 2016 “Best Use of Carrara Marble in North America” Marble Architecture Award will receive round-trip economy airfare and complimentary lodging for four nights while attending the Carrara Marmotec International Fair, which will take place from May 18-21 in Marina di Carrara, Italy.

The award is sponsored by Internazionale Marmi e Macchine Carrara Spa (IMM), which stages the biennial Carrara stone expo. Entry deadline is March 18.

The competition si open to all MIA+BSI member companies. To be eligible, projects must have been completed within the past five years (January 2011 through December 2015). Multiple entries are accepted and encouraged.

Project teams must include at least one MIA+BSI member company. Projects submitted must comply with standards as defined in the Dimension Stone Design Manual and other association Technical Modules.

An independent panel of judges will evaluate the entries. Entries will be judged on implementation of the design, quality, and craftsmanship of the fabrication and installation. Creative solutions to logistic or technical challenges unique to the project will influence the judging of the projects.

The award winner will be featured in a special ceremony during the Fair and will be displayed on the MIA+BSI website.

All entries must be received by 5pm EST on Friday, March 18. To download an entry form and learn more about this award, please visit www.marble-institute.com/carrara.

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