The MAF Southeast chapter honored chapter treasurer and longtime member Peter Saunders with the Masonry Association of Florida's Lifetime Emeritus Membership. Emeritus members are those members that have dedicated many years of service to the association and the masonry industry.  Emeritus members are nominated by their local chapters and approved by MAF State Board of Directors.    In November 2018, the board voted unanimously to award Peter for his many years of service.  Congratulations Peter! 

Masonry: the Intersection of Art, Innovation and Endurance.


2017 Masonry Association of Florida Masonry Excellence Award Winners
 
Fort Lauderdale, Florida. October 1, 2017:   Art, Innovation and Endurance: the projects submitted for the 2017 MAF Masonry Excellence Awards are the embodiments of these qualities.  The Masonry Excellence Awards are the celebration of the art and craftsmanship of the mason, the innovation of the contractor and architect and the endurance of masonry materials produced here in Florida. 


Projects submitted were reviewed and judged anonymously by a distinguished jury of masonry and design professionals.  Consideration was given to the overall design and use of masonry, as well as the technical aspects of each project.  The winning projects listed showed superiority in technical design and craftsmanship.
17 Masonry Excellence Award Winners: 
Architectural Block – Commercial/Institutional:
 
St. Anthony’s Parochial School – Doug McCall, Coastal, an Oldcastle company.
 
Brick – Commercial/Institutional (Contractors):
 
Portillos Restaurant – Bill Parsons, Pyramid Masonry
 
Brick – Commercial/Institutional (Suppliers):
 
Sigma Kappa Sorority – Steve Bischke, Coastal, an Oldcastle company.
 
Brick – Residential (TIE):
 
Private Residence – David Nelson, David Nelson Masonry
Studer Residence – James Bradley, Bradley Masonry
 
Architectural Block Project of the Year:
 
St. Anthony’s Parochial School – Doug McCall, Coastal, an Oldcastle company.
 
Brick Project of The Year:
 
Private Residence – David Nelson, David Nelson Masonry
 
For more Information and pictures of all submissions is available on www.masonryawards.com
Winners will be honored at the MAF Masonry Excellence Awards Reception being held on October 22, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs, Florida.  Additionally, winning projects will be featured in the MAF Masonry Excellence Awards publication.
 
The Masonry Association of Florida, Inc. (MAF) is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1987.  Our mission is to promote masonry construction and support the mason contractors in Florida.  Additional information is available on our website: www.floridamasonryawards.com  or by contacting, Deb Bartolucci, 954-295-9926 or deb@floridamasonry.com.
 
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