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2022 Press Releases

February 17, 2022
Michael Picco Named 2021 Natural Stone Institute Person of the Year

The Natural Stone Institute’s Person of the Year award is presented annually to an individual who has provided extensive support to the association’s executive team during the year.

2021 Person of the Year

February 17, 2022
John Cierech Named 2021 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year

John was 30 years old when he began his career in the stone industry. After serving in the military, he spent a short time in electronics before accepting his first full-time work with stone at Gawet Marble and Granite in Vermont.

2022 Women in Stone Pioneer Award

February 15, 2022
Kim Dumais Receives 2022 Women in Stone Pioneer Award

Kim Dumais (Miller Druck Specialty Contracting) is the 2022 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient.

2022 Women in Stone Pioneer Award

February 15, 2022
Brett Rugo Receives 2021 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement

Brett Rugo (Rugo Stone) has received the 2021 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement.

2021 Migliore Award

February 8, 2022
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Receives 2021 Grande Pinnacle Award

The winners of the 2021 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo/Marmomac at TISE in Las Vegas

2021 Pinnacle Awards

January 25, 2022
Natural Stone Institute Announces 2022 Stone Industry Education Series

The Natural Stone Institute and Stone World magazine are pleased to announce the schedule for the 2022 Stone Industry Education Series.

New Natural Stone Countertop CEU Course Available

January 11, 2022
Natural Stone Institute Announces Scholarship Recipients

The Natural Stone Institute has announced the recipients of the 2021 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship.

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January 4, 2022
Evan Cohen Joins Natural Stone Institute Executive Committee

The Natural Stone Institute is pleased to announce that Evan Cohen (Quality Marble & Granite) has been selected to join the association's executive committee as board secretary.

Evan Cohen Joins Natural Stone Institute Executive Committee

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