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The 2025 Women In Stone Pioneer Award recipient and member of the Natural Stone Institute Board of Directors shared her experiences in the stone industry and her current crusade to revive the Norwegian Rose quarry.

The annual awards programs honoring the use of natural stone in design is now accepting nominations.  

Approaching its 20th anniversary, the Natural Stone Institute Accreditation Program includes 98 accredited fabricators and 23 accredited commercial installers.

Through these awards and scholarship programs, NSI continues to recognize excellence, celebrate leadership and invest in the people who will shape the future of the natural stone industry.

In an effort to continue to invest in the future of the industry, the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) offers scholarship programs. The 2026 scholarship winners are Lauren Larios of Pacific Shore Stones and Shannon Clarke of Classic Rock Fabrication.

She was recognized for her leadership and service through the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program.

Mentees and peer mentors can register for Women in Stone's mentorship program anytime between now and August 15, 2026.

Evan Cohen of Quality Marble & Granite in Ontario, CA, was named the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) 2025 Person of the Year.

Steve Christensen, CACP of Kepco in Salt Lake City, UT, was named Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year by the Natural Stone Institute (NSI).

The Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement was presented to Guido Gliori of Grazzini Brothers in Eagan, MN.