Awards Overview

Architecture Awards Programs

PINNACLE AWARDS & GRANDE PINNACLE AWARD

Open to all Natural Stone Institute members and the design community.

TUCKER
DESIGN AWARDS

Open to any design professional or industry member on behalf of the design team.

 

Individual Awards Programs

MIGLIORE AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Recognizes an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to the natural stone industry and the association.

THE BYBEE PRIZE

Presented to an individual architect or landscape architect for a body of work executed over time and distinguished by outstanding design and use of natural stone.

WOMEN IN STONE PIONEER AWARD

Recognizes an advocate within the stone industry for their role in recruiting, retaining and advancing women.

CRAFTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

Recognizes one craftsman who has physically performed outstanding stone fabrication and/or installation over a period of many years.

spirit of service

DAVID FELL SPIRIT OF SERVICE AWARD

Recognizes a company and/or individual who participated in the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program and demonstrated the qualities and characteristics of leadership within their company, the community, and beyond.

Thor Lundh

THOR LUNDH QUARRIER AWARD

The Thor Lundh Quarrier Award was established in 2024 to recognize a Natural Stone Institute member who has made an extraordinary contribution to quarrying natural stone.

person of the year

PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD

Recognizes an individual who has provided extensive support to the association’s executive team.

 

Scholarships

NATURAL STONE SCHOLARSHIP

Established by the Institute to provide educational opportunities for aspiring fabricators, installers, or administrative apprentices interested in furthering their careers within the natural stone industry.

WOMEN IN STONE EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP

The winner will be given the opportunity to gain valuable technical and practical knowledge to deepen her commitment to a career in the stone industry and explore her potential for leadership.

 

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