2023 Press Releases

November 1, 2023
Introducing the Silica & Slab Safety Certificate A Resource for Employee Safety Training

The Natural Stone Institute is proud to announce the newly-updated Silica & Slab Safety Certificate.

Silica & Slab Safety Certificate

October 17, 2023
Natural Stone Institute Completes Two Homes with Gary Sinise Foundation

The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for two homes with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program.

Gary Sinise Foundation

September 26, 2023
Natural Stone Institute Holds Colorado Study Tour

Over 100 members attended NSI's annual study tour, which took place in western Colorado September 10-14.

Gary Sinise Foundation

July 27, 2023
Stone Industry Collaborates with CAL-OSHA on Worker Safety and Employee Silicosis Prevention

In July, CAL-OSHA took steps to further protect stone industry employees against the dangers of silicosis.

Gary Sinise Foundation

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

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