September edition of Discovering Stone contains three new entries in the Australian Stone Architectural Awards, which are organised by the Australian Stone Advisory Association (ASAA) and judged by members of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA), who also assisted in the establishment of the simple entry criteria.

There are six categories:

• Best Commercial Interior
• Best Commercial Exterior
• Best Civic Project
• Best Export Project
• Best Residential Project
• Best Sculpture/Public Art Project

Criteria for Entry

• The prime stone featured must be Australian.
• The project must include an Australian architect, who will be the principal award recipient.
• The project must exhibit good design values.
• Projects must be nominated by the architect or the stone supplier in consultation with the architect.

Adjudication Process
All entries will be placed on large concept boards placed on the mezzanine level of the Dome above the Full Frontal Tile & Stone Expo (FFTSE) floor and adjacent to the Architectural/Eco Labelling Seminar Room. Each board will feature stone samples, large images and descriptive text. A representative of ASAA and three adjudicators appointed by RAIA will determine the winners in each category.

Presentation
Each category winner will receive a framed certificate and a valuable gift. The Premier Award winner, the entry deemed to be the best of all the entries, will receive a carved stone artefact.

The awards will be presented at a Gala awards dinner in the adjacent Southee Complex on Friday, April 18.