BEST OF SHOW & EXCELLENCE IN CLAY MASONRY
O'Brien Hall, Marquette University
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.
Call for Entries for the 2025 Excellence in
Masonry Awards will open in November 2024
2025 Excellence in Masonry Awards Breakfast | May 22, 2025 | Madison Marriott West
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2024 Excellence in Masonry Project Winners
Best of Show & Excellence in Clay Masonry
O'Brien Hall - Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
General Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son
Masonry Contractor: KMI Construction LLC
Designer: Matthew Kella & John Collier - BNIM
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corp. & SPEC MIX
Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award
Chenequa, WI
General Contractor: Northgreen Builders
Masonry Contractor: Dale Anderson Masonry
Architect: Deep River Partners
WMA Producer/Supplier: Halquist Stone
Excellence in Concrete Masonry
Waukesha, WI
General & Masonry Contractor: JP Cullen
Designer: Eppstein Uhen Architects
WMA Producer/Supplier: Northfield Block & SPEC MIX
Excellence in Natural Stone Masonry
Campbellsport, WI
General & Masonry Contractor: C.D. Smith Construction
Designer: Excel Engineering
Producer/Suppler: Oakfield Stone, County Materials Corp., & SPEC MIX
Excellence in Residential Masonry
Madison, WI
General Contractor: Feldt Construction
Masonry Contractor: Esser Masonry
Designer: Destree Design Architects, Inc.
WMA Producer/Supplier: Madison Block and Stone
A special THANKS to this year's judging panel:
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Jason Hale, AIA - Boldt Technical Services
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Aaron Ebent, AIA - Kahler Slater
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Ryan Burke - HSR Associates
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Karl Grehn, AIA - RINKA
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Eric Kom, AIA - Method and Theme
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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Excellence in Concrete Masonry – Deemed best project utilizing concrete masonry.
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Excellence in Clay Masonry - Deemed best project utilizing clay masonry.
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Excellence in Natural Stone – Deemed best project utilizing natural stone masonry.
Special Award Categories:
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Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award - Excellence in overall aesthetic and craftsmanship of 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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Residential - Deemed best masonry project for residential projects.
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:
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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.
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The project must be constructed in Wisconsin utilizing masonry products produced or supplied by a Wisconsin Masonry Alliance member.
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The project’s occupancy date must be no longer than three (3) years from the date of submission.
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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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