2005 Prism Awards Open

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Entries are now being accepted for the 2005 PRISM Stone in Architecture Awards, giving architects and designers a chance to win accolades … and $10,000.
That grand prize will be awarded at the opening general session of Coverings 2005, set for May 3-6, 2005, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
The awards competition is open to architects and other design professionals with projects demonstrating creativity and achievement in the use of natural stone (with particular interest in original or unusual uses). Projects must have been completed within the last three years (January 2001 – December 2004) to be considered.
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Architectural Record, the official publication of the American Institute of Architects, will coordinate the competition. The entries will be evaluated based on creativity in design and excellence in application by an independent panel of judges assembled by Architectural Record.
In addition to the $10,000 grand prize, other awards include Residential First Prize, $2,500; Residential Award of Merit, $1,500; Commercial First Prize, $2,500; Commercial Award of Merit, $1,500.