Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Congratulations to 2022 Person of the Year, Buddy Ontra.

The Person of the Year award is presented annually to the one person who provided extensive support to the association’s executive staff during the year. This award is a tradition that began with the Building Stone Institute and has been continued for our new joined organization. The winner is selected by the Natural Stone Institute's CEO and Executive Vice President.