Excellence in Masonry
The Wisconsin Masonry Alliance (WMA) is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of masonry construction through the dissemination of technology, practice, products, and design. A highlight of our promotional efforts is the Excellence in Masonry Awards presented in recognition of masonry projects exemplifying great design, inspiring material usage, and quality construction.
Background & Entry Process
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:
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Best of Show in Excellence in Masonry Award Program – Project exemplifying masonry at its finest.
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Best of Clay Masonry – Deemed best project utilizing clay masonry.
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Merit in Clay Award – Exemplary project utilizing clay masonry.
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Best of Concrete Masonry – Deemed best project utilizing concrete masonry.
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Merit in Concrete – Exemplary project utilizing concrete masonry.
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Best of Natural Stone – Deemed best project utilizing natural stone masonry.
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Merit in Natural Stone – Exemplary project utilizing natural stone masonry.
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E2 Award – Masonry project purposed for energy & environmental preservation.
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Restoration - Exemplary masonry utilization in a restoration showing before and after.
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Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award - Excellence in overall aesthetic and craftsmanship of masonry.
Enter a Project for the 2021 Excellence in Masonry Awards
Click here to download for the Excellence in Masonry Application. No fee to enter and multiple entries are encouraged! This is your chance to showcase your design and masonry project.
2020 Excellence in Masonry Project Winners
Best of Clay
Milwaukee Ballet - Baumgartner Center for Dance
Designer: HGA Design, Inc.
General Contractor: Catalyst Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corporation
Merit in Clay
The Palladium Building
Designer/s: DGP Architects and Eppstein Uhen Architects
General Contractor: Miron Construction
WMA Producer/Suppliers: County Materials and Spec-Mix
Best of Concrete
Wolf River Community Bank
Designer: Blue Design Group, LLC
General Contractor: Keller, Inc.
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corporation
Merit in Concrete
Kaukauna Fire Station
Designer: Short Elliot Hendrickson
General Contractor: Ziese Construction and Hein Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corporation
Best of Natural Stone
Waunakee Community Bank
Designer: OPN Architects
General Contractor: Ideal Builders
WMA Producer/Supplier: Halquist Stone
Merit in Natural Stone
Care Animal Hospital
Designer: Keller, Inc.
General Contractor: Keller, Inc.
WMA Producer/Supplier: Halquist Stone
Best of Show
UW - Eau Claire Aspenson Mogenson Hall
Designer: Market & Johnson
General Contractor: Market & Johnson, Inc.
WMA Producer/Suppliers: County Materials Corp and Brickcraft, Inc.
The Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award
St. Paul University Catholic Center
Designer: RDG Planning & Design
General Contractor: C.G. Schmidt, Inc.
Masonry Subcontractor: JP Cullen
WMA Producer/Suppliers: Halquist Stone, Janesville Brick and
Spec-Mix
E2 - Energy and Environmental Preservation Award
Oregon Middle School
Designer: Bray Architects
General Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son
WMA Producer/Supplier: Northfield Block and
Mortar Technologies/Lycon
Restoration Award
Garver Feed Mill
Designer: SmithGroupJJR
General Contractor: Bachmann Construction and
High Point Masonry
Residential Award
Larsen Residence
Designer: Craig James Builders
General Contractors: Craig James Builders
Masonry Constructor: Harold E. Arndt
WMA Producer/Supplier: Halquist Stone
A special THANKS to this year's judging panel:
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Tammy Black, AIA - DELTA3
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Daryl Dean, AIA - USDA Forest Service
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Robert Hoffmann, AIA - Department of Administration
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Aaron Johnson, AIA - Madison College
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Chris Rute, AIA - CR Design