Awards

Winning projects will be exhibited and awards will be presented at the Annual Excellence in Masonry Breakfast at the AIA-Wisconsin Convention for the following commercial, residential, public, and industrial categories:

• Best of Show in Excellence in Masonry Award Program – Project exemplifying masonry at its finest.

• Excellence in Concrete Masonry – Deemed best project utilizing concrete masonry.

• Excellence in Clay Masonry - Deemed best  project utilizing clay masonry.

• Excellence in Natural Stone – Deemed best project utilizing natural stone masonry.

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Special Award Categories:

• Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award - Excellence in overall aesthetic and craftsmanship of masonry.

• E2 Award – Masonry project purposed for energy & environmental preservation.

• Restoration - Exemplary masonry utilization in a restoration showing before and after.

• Residential - Deemed best masonry project for residential projects.

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Eligibility:

Any individual involved in the design, supply or construction of a masonry building may participate and enter a project. Entries must adhere to the following:

1. Recommended: A minimum of 50% of the project’s exterior must consist of masonry. The exterior masonry requirement may be reduced to 25%, if interior applications feature 50% exposed masonry.

2. The project must be constructed in Wisconsin utilizing masonry products produced or supplied by a Wisconsin Masonry Alliance member.

3. The project’s occupancy date must be no longer than three (3) years from the date of submission.

4. Any project that has previously won a Wisconsin Masonry Alliance award may not be re[1]entered.

Judging:

All entries will be judged on: 1. Design creativity – uniqueness of project. 2. Visual impact and acceptance – impression, relationship to site, pedestrian connection. 3. Inspiring material usage – details, features, or solutional elements. 4. Masonry utilization – the material’s relationship in establishing the character and fulfilling the function of the structure.

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