2023 Press Releases
- May 3, 2023
- Natural Stone Institute Completes 47th Home with Gary Sinise Foundation
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The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 47th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program.
- March 28, 2023
- Natural Stone Institute Announces Awards Call for Entries
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The entry period for the Natural Stone Institute Awards Program is now open.
- March 8, 2023
- Polycor Earns First Natural Stone Sustainability Standard Certification Outside of North America
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Polycor has earned its 12th certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373).
- February 28, 2023
- Stone Panels International LLC Named 2022 CEU Educator of the Year
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Mike Day of Stone Panels International LLC accepted both awards on behalf of Stone Panels and Kayla Keenan.
- February 23, 2023
- Bernie Van Etten Receives Inaugural David Fell Spirit of Service Award
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A new award was unveiled at the Natural Stone Institute’s annual Awards Ceremony at StonExpo. The David Fell Spirit of Service Award was presented to Bernie Van Etten of Murphy Marble Company.
- February 22, 2023
- Buddy Ontra Named 2022 Natural Stone Institute Person of the Year
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The Natural Stone Institute’s Person of the Year award is presented annually to an individual who has provided extensive support to the association’s executive team.
- February 22, 2023
- Timothy Johnston Named 2022 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year
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Timothy Johnston (Rugo Stone) has been named 2022 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year.
- February 21, 2023
- Dan Rea Receives 2022 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement
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Dan Rea (Coldspring) has received the 2022 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement.
- February 21, 2023
- Katie Jensen Receives 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award
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Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) is the 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient.
- February 14, 2023
- PICCO Group Receives 2022 Grande Pinnacle Award
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The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas.
