Masonry Magazine April 2005 Page. 46

Words: Ronald Clough, Jasmine Sachdeva, Marlan Marshall
Masonry Magazine April 2005 Page. 46

Masonry Magazine April 2005 Page. 46
Excellence in Masonry
Golden Trowel & Best of Show Award
THE UTAH MASONRY COUNCIL DESIGN AWARDS

Since its inception, the Utah Masonry Council (UMC) Excellence in Masonry Design Awards has focused the spotlight on the power of collaboration between visionary owners, talented architects and the skilled teams of professionals who support them. All members of winning project teams are recognized for outstanding accomplishments in masonry design and its realization.

Multiple awards were presented to projects deserving merit and honor recognition. Categories based on project size were established as warranted by the entries. The coveted Golden Trowel Award was presented to one mason contractor for superior workmanship. The UMC will cover entry fees for projects receiving honor.
Excellence in Masonry continued on page 46

Note: The marks MCAA members

Murray Community Center
Architect: Allred Soffe Wilkinson & Nichols
Mason Contractor: Harv & Higam Masonry
Murray High School
Architect: Naylor Wentworth Lund Architects
Mason Contractor: David O. Anderson Masonry

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Utah Valley State College - Wasatch Campus
Architect: Gillies, Stransky, Brems & Smith PC
Mason Contractor: RJ Enterprises
Honor Awards


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