MASONRY SKILLS CHALLENGE
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Region G Masonry Skills Challenge showcases the training of first, second and third-year masonry apprentices and high school construction education students. In this competition, contestants are given a project drawing appropriate to their skill level and must lay out and construct the project in three hours. The winners of the masonry apprentice’s competition are then entered to compete in the MCAA National Skills Challenge at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, NV (January 2024).
2023 WINNERS
1st Year Apprentices
1st Place
Paul Flores
CJS Enterprises
2nd Place
Michael Pierce
Sun Valley Masonry
3rd Place
Brallam Vasquez
Recreate Companies
2nd Year Apprentices
1st Place
Alvarado Landaverde
Sutter Masonry
2nd Place
Austin Tsosie
Sutter Masonry
3rd Place
Justino Garcia
Hobbs Masonry
3rd Year Apprentices
1st Place
Ruben Rodriguez
Hobbs Masonry
2nd Place
Gilberto Davila
Rare Breed Masonry
3rd Place
John Haynes
Atlas Masonry
Highschool Students
1st Place
Brad Mahoney
Canyon Del Oro
2nd Place
Kate McEvan
Canyon Del Oro
3rd Place
Josh Gilstrap
Sauharita
FASTEST TROWEL ON THE BLOCK COMPETITION
Fastest Trowel on the Block competition will showcase the best of Arizona’s journeymen masons alongside their favorite tender. Each contestant’s goal is to build the largest block wall, using 8” x 8” x 16” CMU with only the mortar provided – in 20 minutes! Contestants must excel in both speed and craftsmanship.
2023 WINNERS
1st Place
Roberto Cimental
JG Block Co.
2nd Place
Gerardo Patlan
Armenta Masonry
3rd Place
Luis Centeno
Sargon Masonry
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