MIA Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year Award

The MIA Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year Award will single out one craftsman who has physically performed outstanding stone fabrication and/or installation over a period of many years. The individual candidate must have served as an apprentice stone mason and risen through the ranks as journeyman stone mason, foreman and superintendent. In addition, the person honored must have a solid track record of leadership and mentorship — a real educator for those he works with.

While the innate beauty and durability of natural stone is what attracts customers to our products, there is nothing more important than excellence in craftsmanship to get the most out of nature's oldest building material. That's why the Marble Institute of America is establishing an award to recognize a single individual whose body of work in the natural stone industry stands out above all else.

Eligibility

From Left, Cedric Amar of Polycor Inc, sponsor of the award; John Kunz of KEPCO+, 2012 MIA Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year winner; Chad Seiders of Artisan Group, sponsor of the award; and 2012 MIA President Michael Twiss of Columbia Stone Inc.

The competition to select the Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year is open to all MIA members. To be considered, the craftsman must submit an application detailing his career, plus a letter of nomination from his current employer. In addition, the entry submission should include at least three descriptions and photos of completed projects along with a write-up describing the candidate's role in the project.

Application Form — Click here

Deadline to Apply — Monday, August 19, 2013

Past Award Recipients

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