MIA+BSI Seeks Nominees for 2017 Awards

OBERLIN, Ohio / CHESTERTOWN, N.Y. – It’s time to start considering candidates for 2017 industry recognition award from MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute

The lineup for MIA+BSI members includes:

• Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year Award. Sponsored by Polycor and TexaStone Quarries to honor an individual who’s performed outstanding stone fabrication and/or installation over a period of many years. Deadline: Friday, June 23.

• Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement. A tribute to an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to the natural-stone industry and the association. Deadline: Friday, July 7.

• Natural Stone Scholarship. Sponsored by Coldspring and Delaware Quarries Inc., it provides a trip to TISE 2018 to an aspiring fabricator, installer or administrative apprentice interested in furthering their career in the industry. Deadline: Friday, July 14.

• Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. An MIA+BSI member with a strong passion to grow their career will receive a free trip to TISE, Coverings, or the MIA+BSI Study Tour. Deadline: Friday, Aug. 4.

• Women in Stone Pioneer Award. Honors an advocate within the stone industry for their role in recruiting, retaining, and advancing women. The winner’s performance in promoting women should be exemplary, honorable and inspirational. Deadline: Friday, Aug 11.

To learn more about these industry recognition awards, please visit www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/awards.

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