Awards

Masonry Association of Florida Awards

The Masonry Association of Florida Inc. (MAF) held its Annual Convention Aug. 9 — 12 at the Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota, Fla. The association also is celebrating a 20-year anniversary. The festivities kicked off with a MAF annual meeting, which was followed by a board meeting. On Aug. 10, MAF held its annual Apprentice Skills competition. First-year apprentice winners were Delmar Lopez, first place; Allen Sharp, second place; and Greg McCarthy, third place. Second-year winners were Ruben Martinez, first place; Gabriel Pablo, second place; and Justin Wright, third place. Winners of the third-year competition were Vicente Perez, first place; Chris Cook, second place; and Heriberto Rodriguez, third place.

The Apprentice Skills competition was followed by the Fastest Trowel competition. The winners were Pascal Robertson, first place; Robert Carlton, second place; and Jeff Leach, third place.

The competitions were followed by a "building green with masonry" seminar given by Glenn Clapper, AIA, from Brick Southeast. The night ended with dinner and a presentation by guest speaker Lynn Donohue and the Apprentice Awards presentation. Finally, a golf tournament at Longboat Key Club was followed by a reception, silent auction and annual awards dinner. Daniel Lageman received a Lifetime Achievement award.

BEST IN SHOW

Institutional First-Place Winner:
Beeler Barney & Associates Masonry Contractors Inc.
Project: The Mainland High School Replacement Project

HI-RISE BUILDINGS

1st Place:
Gilbert & Byrd Masonry Contractors Inc.
Project: Parkshore Plaza

RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

1st Place:
Falcon Contractors Inc.
Project: Wilson Residence

2nd Place:
Anastasi Masonry Construction Inc.
Project: Renaissance Ranch

HISTORIC RESTORATION

1st Place:
Masonry Builders Inc.
Project: Sponsler Bennett Office Building

LANDSCAPING

1st Place:
Falcon Contractors Inc.
Project: Cortile Entrance

2nd Place:
Anastasi Masonry Construction Inc.
Project: Oakmont Estates

3rd Place:
David Nelson Masonry
Project: Victor Residence

INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS

1st Place:
Pyramid Masonry Contractors, Inc.
Project: Pyramid Masonry Contractors Inc. Office Building

2nd Place:
Doyle Masonry Inc.
Project: Doyle Properties, LLC

3rd Place:
Martin Warehouse Company
Project: Martin Warehouse

FIREPLACES

1st Place:
David Nelson Masonry
Project: Craig Morse Residence

2nd Place:
Falcon Contractors Inc.
Project: Bacara IV

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING

1st Place:
Anastasi Masonry Construction Inc.
Project: Milan

2nd Place:
Just Concrete & Masonry Inc.
Project: Carlyle Condos Parcel - C

INSTITUTIONAL

2nd Place:
Bill Overberg Masonry Inc.
Project: Polk Community College/USF

3rd Place:
Southern State Masonry Inc.
Project: William T. Dwyer High School

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

1st Place:
David Nelson Masonry
Project: Sunshine Plaza/Wynn's Market

2nd Place:
Falcon Contractors Inc.
Project: Jared Galleria of Jewelry