THE EXCELLENCE IN MASONRY DESIGN AWARDS
Since 2002, Utah Masonry Council's Excellence in Masonry Design Awards have focused the spotlight on the power of collaboration between visionary owners, talented architects and engineers, and the skilled professionals who bring their ideas to fruition with masonry. All members of winning project teams – architects, structural engineers, owners, general contractors, mason contractors, and major suppliers – are recognized for outstanding masonry design, workmanship, and creativity.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Great masonry buildings deserve to be honored, both to recognize quality design and construction and to inspire excellence among others in the profession. The Utah Masonry Council will select Utah’s best projects in up to ten categories, as well as a single project which will receive the 2019 "Golden Trowel Award".
WHAT PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE?
Projects that make significant use of masonry (brick, block, stone, glass, adobe, etc.). The building doesn't have to be entirely masonry, but there must be prominent masonry components.
Projects must have been completed after January 1, 2014.
Projects submitted in previous years that did not receive an award may be resubmitted.
Projects must be located in Utah.
This is NOT a beauty contest. Although aesthetics is one consideration, this contest is focused on innovative design, construction, cost-saving methods, and environmental considerations using masonry materials.
WHAT MASONRY MARKETS WILL BE RECOGNIZED?
Projects will be judged in each of the categories listed below. There is some overlap between categories, so indicate which category you feel is most appropriate. The judges reserve the right to place your entry into a different category or subdivide categories if the number of entries warrant. At their discretion, they may decide to withhold the award in a given category.
All categories are for new buildings, except Historic Restoration Projects.
● Residential buildings: one and two-family structures.
● Multi-family housing: any primarily residential building with more than two units.
● Industrial: any structure used for manufacturing operations.
● Commercial buildings: office buildings, warehouses, hospitals, big-box stores, and strip malls.
● Institutional buildings: schools, churches, and transportation facilities.
● Municipal buildings: courthouses, libraries, recreation centers, performance halls, police stations, prisons, and other local city, state and federal government facilities.
● Historic restoration: restoration implies returning a building to its original condition. Facilities entered in this category must be listed as a historic building or be eligible for such status, and the entry must describe what efforts were made to maintain the building's historic significance.
● Specialty masonry projects: masonry featured in walls, fencing, walk ways and/or entry features.
● Private Projects Under $10 million: privately owned buildings.
● Public Projects Under $10 million: public owned, operated or sponsored buildings.
● One project, from any of the categories above, will be selected to receive the 2019 "Golden Trowel Award".
THE JUDGES
A panel of independent industry experts will select the winners. Their decisions are final.
A panel of one qualified mason contractor and three practicing architects licensed outside of Utah and knowledgeable in the use of masonry will be impaneled to review the entries. Judges will consider overall design and the use of brick, concrete block, and/or natural stone. Their focus will be on aesthetic and technical design achievements and craftsmanship. The Utah Masonry Council recognizes the professionalism and expertise of the individual judges and supports the panel’s discretion in its choice of project winners.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Great masonry buildings deserve to be honored, both to recognize quality design and construction and to inspire excellence among others in the profession. The Utah Masonry Council will select Utah’s best projects in up to ten categories, as well as a single project which will receive the 2019 "Golden Trowel Award".
WHAT PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE?
Projects that make significant use of masonry (brick, block, stone, glass, adobe, etc.). The building doesn't have to be entirely masonry, but there must be prominent masonry components.
Projects must have been completed after January 1, 2014.
Projects submitted in previous years that did not receive an award may be resubmitted.
Projects must be located in Utah.
This is NOT a beauty contest. Although aesthetics is one consideration, this contest is focused on innovative design, construction, cost-saving methods, and environmental considerations using masonry materials.
WHAT MASONRY MARKETS WILL BE RECOGNIZED?
Projects will be judged in each of the categories listed below. There is some overlap between categories, so indicate which category you feel is most appropriate. The judges reserve the right to place your entry into a different category or subdivide categories if the number of entries warrant. At their discretion, they may decide to withhold the award in a given category.
All categories are for new buildings, except Historic Restoration Projects.
● Residential buildings: one and two-family structures.
● Multi-family housing: any primarily residential building with more than two units.
● Industrial: any structure used for manufacturing operations.
● Commercial buildings: office buildings, warehouses, hospitals, big-box stores, and strip malls.
● Institutional buildings: schools, churches, and transportation facilities.
● Municipal buildings: courthouses, libraries, recreation centers, performance halls, police stations, prisons, and other local city, state and federal government facilities.
● Historic restoration: restoration implies returning a building to its original condition. Facilities entered in this category must be listed as a historic building or be eligible for such status, and the entry must describe what efforts were made to maintain the building's historic significance.
● Specialty masonry projects: masonry featured in walls, fencing, walk ways and/or entry features.
● Private Projects Under $10 million: privately owned buildings.
● Public Projects Under $10 million: public owned, operated or sponsored buildings.
● One project, from any of the categories above, will be selected to receive the 2019 "Golden Trowel Award".
THE JUDGES
A panel of independent industry experts will select the winners. Their decisions are final.
A panel of one qualified mason contractor and three practicing architects licensed outside of Utah and knowledgeable in the use of masonry will be impaneled to review the entries. Judges will consider overall design and the use of brick, concrete block, and/or natural stone. Their focus will be on aesthetic and technical design achievements and craftsmanship. The Utah Masonry Council recognizes the professionalism and expertise of the individual judges and supports the panel’s discretion in its choice of project winners.
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE
EXCELLENCE IN MASONRY DESIGN AWARDS DINNER
FRIDAY, November 8, 2019
Marriott City Center Hotel in Salt Lake City
One complimentary ticket will be awarded per entry.
EXCELLENCE IN MASONRY DESIGN AWARDS DINNER
FRIDAY, November 8, 2019
Marriott City Center Hotel in Salt Lake City
One complimentary ticket will be awarded per entry.
HOW TO ENTER A PROJECT
Entering a project for the Excellence in Masonry Design Awards is a three-step process.
All materials are due by September 26, 2019.
Step 1: Click on this link to pay a project entry fee of $150.00 per project. The Utah Masonry Council will then send you a confirmation number upon acceptance of your payment.
Step 2: Click on this link to complete and submit the online entry form or to print out a project submittal form that can be e-mailed to utahmasonrycouncil@gmail.com. You may submit one project for each category. The following information must be included for each entry:
Step 3: Click on this link to upload photographs of the project.
Step 4 (Optional): You may also submit a 1:30 (one minute, thirty second) video that visually supports your entry – either a compilation of images or an animated fly through. This video SHOULD NOT HAVE SOUND and the file size MUST NOT EXCEED 50MB. The Utah Masonry Council reserves the right to use submitted video as part of the judging process and/or awards presentations.
All materials submitted to the Utah Masonry Council “Excellence in Masonry Design" Awards become the property of the Utah Masonry Council and will not be returned. Please keep a copy of all entry materials for your records. Do not send original photographs. The Utah Masonry Council retains the right to consider non-winning entries for future publication.
Please email any questions to utahmasonrycouncil@gmail.com.
Entering a project for the Excellence in Masonry Design Awards is a three-step process.
All materials are due by September 26, 2019.
Step 1: Click on this link to pay a project entry fee of $150.00 per project. The Utah Masonry Council will then send you a confirmation number upon acceptance of your payment.
Step 2: Click on this link to complete and submit the online entry form or to print out a project submittal form that can be e-mailed to utahmasonrycouncil@gmail.com. You may submit one project for each category. The following information must be included for each entry:
- Project Confirmation Number.
- Project Information, including the project name, category, and contact information.
- Project Description. In 500 words or less, detail how masonry was used and why the project was special. hat was the mason's unique role? Projects will be selected based on factors such as innovative construction techniques, use of innovative materials or products, cost-saving methods, innovative engineering design, workmanship, environmental considerations, creativity, and aesthetics.
- Project Participants. Include the name of the project owner, architect, general contractor, masonry contractor, masonry suppliers, and masonry accessories suppliers.
- Photo Release Form. Include photo credit and the photographer's signature (or electronic consent via online entry form)
Step 3: Click on this link to upload photographs of the project.
- Submit up to 20 digital photos of the project. Photos must include at least one shot of the overall project, one shot taken during construction (if available), and one shot of the completed project. Copies or printouts of photos must be included in clear presentation pages. Photos should be high resolution JPEG or TIF files (at least 300 dpi). They can be submitted online; mailed on CD to Utah Masonry Council, 2019 Excellence in Masonry Design Photos, 4001 South 700 East, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84107; or sent via email to utahmasonrycouncil@gmail.com.
Step 4 (Optional): You may also submit a 1:30 (one minute, thirty second) video that visually supports your entry – either a compilation of images or an animated fly through. This video SHOULD NOT HAVE SOUND and the file size MUST NOT EXCEED 50MB. The Utah Masonry Council reserves the right to use submitted video as part of the judging process and/or awards presentations.
All materials submitted to the Utah Masonry Council “Excellence in Masonry Design" Awards become the property of the Utah Masonry Council and will not be returned. Please keep a copy of all entry materials for your records. Do not send original photographs. The Utah Masonry Council retains the right to consider non-winning entries for future publication.
Please email any questions to utahmasonrycouncil@gmail.com.