2023 Press Releases

May 3, 2023
Natural Stone Institute Completes 47th Home with Gary Sinise Foundation

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.

Gary Sinise Foundation

March 28, 2023
Natural Stone Institute Announces Awards Call for Entries

The entry period for the Natural Stone Institute Awards Program is now open.

2022 David Fell Award

March 8, 2023
Polycor Earns First Natural Stone Sustainability Standard Certification Outside of North America

Polycor has earned its 12th certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373).

2022 David Fell Award

February 28, 2023
Stone Panels International LLC Named 2022 CEU Educator of the Year

Mike Day of Stone Panels International LLC accepted both awards on behalf of Stone Panels and Kayla Keenan.

2022 David Fell Award

February 23, 2023
Bernie Van Etten Receives Inaugural David Fell Spirit of Service Award

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.

2022 David Fell Award

February 22, 2023
Buddy Ontra Named 2022 Natural Stone Institute Person of the Year

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.

2022 Migliore Award

February 22, 2023
Timothy Johnston Named 2022 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year

Timothy Johnston (Rugo Stone) has been named 2022 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year.

2022 Migliore Award

February 21, 2023
Dan Rea Receives 2022 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement

Dan Rea (Coldspring) has received the 2022 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement.

2022 Migliore Award

February 21, 2023
Katie Jensen Receives 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award

Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) is the 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient.

Katie Jensen

February 14, 2023
PICCO Group Receives 2022 Grande Pinnacle Award

The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas.

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