Andrew Swinley, carving foreman at Red Leaf Stone in Abbottsford, British Columbia, has been named 2016 Craftsman of the Year. This award was presented to Swinley at the MIA+BSI Awards Luncheon at TISE 2017. Swinley began his career at the age of twenty as an apprentice stone mason, where he … Read more
Andrew Swinley, carving foreman at Red Leaf Stone in Abbottsford, British Columbia, has been named 2016 Craftsman of the Year. This award was presented to Swinley at the MIA+BSI Awards Luncheon at TISE 2017. Swinley began his career at the age of twenty as an apprentice stone mason, where he … Read more
MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute announced that the entry period for several industry recognition awards is now open. MIA+BSI members may apply for the following awards. The Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year Award, sponsored by Polycor and TexaStone Quarries honors an individual who has performed outstanding stone fabrication and/or installation … Read more
MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute announced that the entry period for several industry recognition awards is now open. MIA+BSI members may apply for the following awards. The Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year Award, sponsored by Polycor and TexaStone Quarries honors an individual who has performed outstanding stone fabrication and/or installation … Read more
Brenda Edwards, owner and general manager of TexaStone Quarries in Garden City, Texas, was the recipient of the first-ever Women in Stone Pioneer Award. In a career spanning more than 20 years, Edwards has been an active participant in countless industry initiatives and associations. She has held key leadership roles with MIA, … Read more
Brenda Edwards, owner and general manager of TexaStone Quarries in Garden City, Texas, was the recipient of the first-ever Women in Stone Pioneer Award. In a career spanning more than 20 years, Edwards has been an active participant in countless industry initiatives and associations. She has held key leadership roles with MIA, … Read more
MIA+BSI Natural Stone Institute announced the winners of the 2016 Pinnacle Awards at the MIA+BSI Awards Luncheon at TISE 2017 in Las Vegas. For the 9th year, a Grande Pinnacle Award was presented to the best overall project. The 2016 Grande Pinnacle Award was presented to the six companies responsible for … Read more