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BEST OF SHOW & RESIDENTIAL AWARD
Wisconsin Manor

Excellence in Masonry

The Wisconsin Masonry Alliance (WMA) is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of masonry construction through the dissemination of technology, practice, products, and design. A highlight of our promotional efforts is the Excellence in Masonry Awards presented in recognition of masonry projects exemplifying great design, inspiring material usage, and quality construction.
 
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2026 Excellence in Masonry Project Winners

Best in Show Award & Excellence in Residential Masonry Award

Wisconsin Manor

Madison, WI

Architect: Melby Design

General Contractor: Hart De Noble

Masonry Contractor: Mt. Horeb Masonry

WMA Masonry Supplier/s: United Brick & Fireplace and Fond Du Lac Natural Stone

 

Excellence in Clay Masonry Award & Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award

Fitz Apartments

Milwaukee, WI

Architect: HGA 

General Contractor: Catalyst Construction

Masonry Contractor: TVJ Masonry

WMA Masonry Supplier/s: County Materials Corporation and SPEC MIX

 

Excellence in Concrete Masonry Award

Nicolet National Bank - Eagle River

Eagle River, WI

Architect: Ghidorzi

General Contractor & Masonry Contractor: Miron Construction

WMA Masonry Supplier/s: Oldcastle/Northfield Block and SPEC MIX

 

Excellence in Natural Stone Award

Village of Windsor Municipal Building

Windsor, WI

Architect: Architectural Design Consultants, Inc.

General Contractor: MAAS Bros Construction Co.

Masonry Contractor: Walsh Masonry, Inc.

WMA Masonry Supplier/s: Halquist Stone, County Materials Corporation, and SPEC MIX

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A special THANKS to this year's judging panel:

  • Joseph Clarke, AIA - The Imagination Studio

  • Chris Rute, AIA - CR Design

  • Nicholas Mather, AIA - Deep River Partners

Background & Entry Process

Awards

Winning projects will be exhibited and awards will be presented at the Annual Excellence in Masonry Breakfast at the AIA-Wisconsin Convention for the following commercial, residential, public, and industrial categories:

  • Best of Show in Excellence in Masonry Award Program – Project exemplifying masonry at its finest.

  • Excellence in Concrete Masonry – Deemed best project utilizing concrete masonry.

  • Excellence in Clay Masonry - Deemed best project utilizing clay masonry.

  • Excellence in Natural Stone – Deemed best commercial project utilizing natural stone masonry.

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Special Award Categories:

  • Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award - Excellence in overall aesthetic and craftsmanship of masonry.

  • E2 Award – Masonry project purposed for energy & environmental preservation.

  • Restoration - Exemplary masonry utilization in a restoration showing before and after.

  • Residential - Deemed best residential (single-family) project utilizing masonry materials. 

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Eligibility:

Any individual involved in the design, supply or construction of a masonry building may participate and enter a project. Entries must adhere to the following:

  1. Recommended: At least 50% of the project’s exterior must consist of the material relevant to the category being submitted, with the exception of the natural stone category. The exterior masonry requirement may be reduced to 25%, if interior applications feature 50% exposed masonry.

  2. The project must be constructed in Wisconsin utilizing masonry products produced or supplied by a Wisconsin Masonry Alliance member.

  3. The project’s occupancy date must be no longer than three (3) years from the date of submission.

  4. Any project that has previously won a Wisconsin Masonry Alliance award may not be re[1]entered.

 

Judging:

All entries will be judged on: 1. Design creativity – uniqueness of project. 2. Visual impact and acceptance – impression, relationship to site, pedestrian connection. 3. Inspiring material usage – details, features, or solutional elements. 4. Masonry utilization – the material’s relationship in establishing the character and fulfilling the function of the structure.

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