The 15th annual event marks the first time it has been hosted in the U.S., and the sixth time Cosentino has returned as sponsor of the awards.

The Pinnacle Awards, presented annually by the Marble Institute of America (MIA) during The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, NV, recognize excellence in commercial, residential and renovation/restoration of natural stone projects worldwide.

More than 30 years ago, Nat Polito left a comfortable job to pursue an entre-preneurial opportunity that would soon see him as the sole proprietor of a premium marble, granite, quartz and exotic stone provider in Ottawa, Canada.

Located near Hunt, TX, a 1930s historic ranch featured small windows and a dark interior.

Established in 1850, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston comprises the entire state of West Virginia, a state with a population of approximately 1.8 million and 116,000 Catholics.

When Bill Woody, president of Marshall Waters Woody Architects in Springfield, MO, was commissioned in June of 2011 to design the new All Saints Church, also in Springfield, MO, he had a very precise goal in mind

This Stone of the Month is supplied by JMS — Jura Marble Suppliers of Bavaria, Germany.

The Women in Stone Pioneer Award will recognize an advocate within the stone industry for their role in recruiting, retaining and advancing women

Perched high above with sweeping views of the mountainscape, a private residence in Arizona is a reflection of its surroundings.

Mark Meriaux has been hired as accreditation and technical manager, where he will have a blended role on staff managing the accreditation program and addressing technical inquiries from members and design professionals.