2005 International Excellence in Masonry Awards: ENTRIES DUE!

Words: Colin Clampett/Public/News/1232004200.gif" width="150" height="95" border="0" align="right" hspace="10" vspace="1"> Just a reminder?the 2005 International Excellence in Masonry Awards program is approaching fast! ENTRIES ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 13, 2004 so send them in before time is up! To register, please contact Colin Faul at 800-536-2225 or go online to www.masoncontractors.org and download your entry forms and competition information today.

New for 2005, entrants will be notified if awards will be presented for their project entries. Winning project placements will not be disclosed until the awards presentation so entrants must be present to accept their awards.

The awards will be presented during the International Excellence in Masonry Awards Reception during MCAA's MASONRY SHOWCASE. The reception will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, IL.

Submit your project today and give the recognition mason contractors, architects and building owners deserve for outstanding accomplishments in masonry design and construction.

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