Utah Masonry Council 2016 Excellence in Masonry Design, Lifetime Service Awards

Words: Dan Kamys21 November 2016 — The deadline for entries for the Utah Masonry Council 2016 Excellence in Masonry Design Awards is December 9, 2016. Take your photos now and submit your 2016 projects at www.utahmasonrycouncil.org. Then make plans to join the Utah Masonry Council for the 2016 Awards Dinner on January 27, 2017, at the Marriott City Center Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah. The association's Lifetime Masonry Service Award will also be presented at the dinner to the person who has provided a lifetime of service and demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication to the masonry industry. Submit your nominations for this award here.
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