Congratulations 2015 Masonry Excellence Awards Winners
2015 Masonry Association of Florida Masonry Excellence Awards
Art, Innovation and Endurance: the projects submitted for the 2015 MAF Masonry Excellence Awards are the embodiments of all of these qualities. The Masonry Excellence Awards are the celebration of the art and craftsmanship of the mason, the innovation of the contractor and architect and the endurance of masonry materials produced here in Florida.
Projects submitted were reviewed and judged anonymously by a distinguished jury of masonry and design professionals. Consideration was given to the overall design and use of masonry, as well as the technical aspects of each project. The winning projects listed showed superiority in technical design and craftsmanship.
2015 Masonry Excellence Award Winners
Commercial
1st Place: Plant Street Market – Chris Bettinger OldcastleMerit: Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center – Bill Parsons, Pyramid Masonry
Residential
1st Place: Private Residence 1 (Gordon) -- David Nelson MasonryMerit: Private Residence 2 (Sheetz) – David Nelson Masonry
Hardscapes
1st Place: Tequesta Residence – Lisa Pelham A1 BlockMerit: Ocean Avenue – Greg Strickland Titan Block
Merit: Eatonville Gateway – Chris Bettinger Oldcastle
Multi-family
1st Place: Palladio – Joel Blackmon OldcastleMerit: Steelhouse – Steve Bischke Oldcastle
Institutional
1st Place: Heavener Hall – Steve Bischke OldcastleMerit: Zephyrhills Public Library – Doug McCall Oldcastle
Creative Use of Masonry & Special Features
1st Place: Firemen’s Statue – Jerry Painter, Painter MasonryMerit: Santa Fe College – Kem Butler – Argos US
Project of the Year (Tie):
Plant Street Market – Chris Bettinger OldcastlePrivate Residence 1 (Gordon)– David Nelson – David Nelson Masonry
Winners were honored at the MAF Awards Reception being held on June 25, 2015 at the Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Additionally, winning projects will be featured in the MAF Masonry Excellence Awards publication.
The Masonry Association of Florida, Inc. (MAF) is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1987. Our mission is to promote masonry construction and support the mason contractors in Florida.
Additional information is available on our website: www.floridamasonryawards.com or by contacting, Deb Bartolucci, 954-295-9926 or deb@floridamasonry.com.
About the Author
Deborah Bartolucci is the Marketing Director for the Masonry Association of Florida.
