— 2015 Excellence In Design Awards

The 24th Annual Excellence In Masonry Architectural Awards banquet honored this year's finest at the Arizona Grand Resort on September 18, 2015. Eleven projects were recognized for their outstanding masonry design, workmanship and creativity with the use of brick, block or stone.

This year's jury panel cam from the state of Utah. Jeffery Fisher, AIA of the firm FFKR Architects, was jury chair and participated in the awards presentation. An award was presented to each recognized projects' owner, architectural firm(s), structural engineer, general contractor masonry supplier and masonry contractor.

The Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards program is sponsored by the Arizona Masonry Guild, Inc. Established in 1958, the non-profit organization is celebrating 57 years of service to the masonry industry in Arizona. The Guild would like to thank all of its sponsors, who without the event would not have been a success. 

The Guild and its members have played a significant role in economic development, new product and construction standards, enhanced safety policies and increased energy efficiency of masonry products. It has also been on the forefront of developing and implementing statewide education seminars for the professional community and programs with Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. The Arizona Masonry Guild, Inc. can be reached at 602.265.5999 or online at azmasonry.org.