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International Excellence in Masonry Awards: "Call for Entries"

Words: Colin Clampett/Public/News/1192004925.gif" width="194" height="250" border="1" align="right" hspace="10" vspace="1"> The Mason Contractors Association of America has issued a call for entries for the 2005 International Excellence in Masonry Awards competition. The competition has eight categories including: residential, rehab/restoration, governmental/institutional, industrial/commercial, pavers/retaining walls/landscaping, education K-8, education 9-12 and education college/university.

The purpose of the annual award is to give recognition to mason contractors, architects and building owners for outstanding accomplishment in both design and construction. Members of the MCAA realize that quality masonry projects are the result of strong creative vision and skilled execution.

Entries must be submitted by December 13. The judging will take place in February with the presentation of the awards taking place on April 19, 2005 at the Masonry Showcase & MCAA Convention in Chicago. To download the Call to Entries brochure and Entry Form click here, or contact Colin Faul at 800-536-2225 for further information.

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