Marble Institute of America: Press Room

NEW YORK'S MALCOLM COHEN RECEIVES MIA AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Natural Stone Expert and MIA Past President Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to the Natural Stone Industry

CLEVELAND, OH., November 1, 2005— Malcolm Cohen, a 65-year veteran of the natural stone industry, has been awarded the Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Marble Institute of America (MIA).

The 92-year-old Cohen accepted the award at MIA's annual awards luncheon at StonExpo 2005 in Las Vegas, NV on October 21, 2005.

After graduating from Yale University, Cohen followed in his father's footsteps and expanded his father's business, which is now operating in its second century. His companies, Domestic Marble and Miller Druck Specialty Contracting have been involved in such projects as The White House in Washington, DC, Grand Central Station and the Statue of Liberty in New York City, and Canary Wharf in England.

Cohen has always been willing to give generously of his time to the stone industry, became an advocate of stone and related industries and served as President of five trade associations, including the MIA in 1984-85. During his more than six decades in the stone business, Cohen's experience in the industry is unparalleled. He has acquired a body of knowledge that can not be duplicated.

In nominating Malcolm Cohen for this award, his family said, "On a smaller scale, he headed up an office with employees that he treated like family. He shared his knowledge and expertise with everyone. How does one summarize a lifetime of work? Malcolm loves the stone business."

The Migliore Award was conceived by MIA in 2003 in honor of Vincent Migliore, MIA's long-time technical director. The first award was presented Migliore posthuminously. In 2004, the award was presented to Joe Kapcheck, of J. Kapcheck & Co. of Des Plaines, Illinois.

About the Marble Institute of America
Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2004, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) is the world's leading information resource and advocate for the natural stone industry. MIA members include marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and other natural stone producers and quarriers, fabricators, installers, distributors, and contractors around the world.

For more information, contact MIA at (440) 250-9222, e-mail MIAinfo@marble-institute.com, or visit www.marble-institute.com.

Mr. Cohen was presented with his lifetime achievement award on October 21, 2005. Click here to watch the video tribute.