Mason
contractors realize that quality masonry projects are the result of
strong creative vision and skilled execution. The purpose of the Tribute
to Exemplary Achievements in Masonry (TEAM) Awards is to give
recognition to these projects and members of the construction team for
outstanding accomplishments in masonry design and construction.
Eligibility
All
mason contractors or architects may submit a project. Masonry must be
the dominant material used in the project. Any work completed and
landscaped between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2013, is eligible to
be entered. Projects under construction or not landscaped will be
disqualified.
Any
project that has previously received a TEAM Award cannot be
resubmitted. Winners of local, state and regional competitions are
encouraged to submit their award winning projects.
Submission
The
entry fee is $150 for one project; $100 for each additional
project; $75 to resubmit a project already submitted in previous
years. Entry fees are nonrefundable. Each submission must include a
completed entry form and shall contain the following information on a CD
to be sent to the MCAA:
- A minimum of four and maximum of twelve high resolution digital photos
- All photos must be high resolution digital photos (300 dpi, at least 3600 x 2700 pixels)
- Low resolution photos and hard copy photos will not be judged
- Photos must be submitted as TIF or JPG files
- Rehabilitation/Restoration projects must include at least two photos of the building prior to restoration
- A typed description of the project in Word, not to exceed 500 words, including design goals, the primary details and features, advantages of using masonry, and unique or special circumstances faced in designing or building the project
- A typed summary of the project in Word, not to exceed 100 words, highlighting the facts of the longer written description
Categories
Projects
may only be entered into one category. If a project qualifies for more
than one category, please select the category that best fits the
project. Categories include:
- Commercial
- Education: K-8
- Education: 9-12
- Education: College/University
- Government
- Industrial
- Institutional
- Landscape/Hardscape
- Rehabilitation/Restoration
- Residential: Single Family
- Residential: Multi Family
- Block (projects must be at least 65% block)
- Lighweight Block (projects must use lightweight CMU)
- LEED (projects must be LEED certified)
Schedule*
Submissions
must be received by April 30, 2014. Judging will take place June 3,
2014. Winners will be awarded at the TEAM Awards Program on September
10, 2014 at the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Milwaukee. Awards will be
presented to the mason contractor, general contractor, architect,
masonry supplier, and building owner.
* All dates are subject to change.
Judging
All
projects are judged on the following criteria: Design, Craftsmanship,
Percent of Visible Masonry, Overall Aesthetic Appeal, and Masonry
Difficulty.
The
jury panel consists of mason contractors selected from across the
country who are not competing in the competition. The judges are
selected by the MCAA TEAM Awards Committee with utmost care and the
highest qualifications. Without exception, the decision of the judges
will be final in all cases.
Past Winners
MCAA Vision Awards
Do
you know a school district, university, community, or architect who has
demonstrated outstanding use of masonry in their projects over the
years? If so, nominate them to be considered for a Vision Award.
The
Vision Awards celebrate school districts, universities, communities,
and architects who have demonstrated outstanding use of masonry in their
projects and incorporate masonry in their campuses, communities, and
buildings.
Nominations can be submitted online at www.masoncontractors.org/team.
Past Winners
Questions?
If you have additional questions please visit www.masoncontractors.org/team or contact the Mason Contractors Association of America at 800-536-2225.
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