MIA Receives Macael Award in Spain from the Asociación de Empresarios del Mármol de Andalucía (AEMA)
OBERLIN, OH -- On November 21, 2014, MIA President Tony Malisani accepted the coveted "Institution Award" at the 28th edition of the Macael Awards in Macael, Spain. This award was one of nine awards given by the Asociación de Empresarios del Mármol de Andalucía (AEMA), the leading natural stone association in the Almeria region of Spain.
"It is my honor and great privilege to receive this award on behalf of the members of the MIA," said Malisani. "The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has 1,700 members that are located in 56 counties around the world. It is our belief that one way to strengthen the stone industry in the U.S. is to strengthen our ties with international natural stone community. The marble industry here is one of the oldest, and is also one of the most innovative. Certainly, there is much we can learn. We are hoping to continue our outreach and increase cooperation, communication and education with the Asociación de Empresarios del Mármol de Andalucía."