TONIGHT: Vote MASONRY STRONG In The Truist Inspire Awards
Tomorrow Night, History Will Be Made
After months of preparation, thousands of registrations, and unprecedented support from across the masonry industry, TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT. The Masonry Foundation's ReCastED program is one of six finalists competing for the $75,000 Fan Favorite Award, and we need every single person who believes in the future of our industry to tune in and vote LIVE.
Why This Matters
ReCastED is our industry's solution to a crisis that threatens the future of quality masonry construction in America.
Our high schools desperately need skilled CTE teachers who can train the next generation of masons. ReCastED transforms veteran masons (craftspeople with decades of real-world experience) into the educators who can preserve and pass on the knowledge that built this country.
The economic modeling is clear: ReCastED is projected to generate a staggering $119 million economic impact for the masonry industry. But the real value goes beyond dollars. It's about ensuring that a 15-year-old somewhere can learn proper technique from someone who's actually built with their hands. It's about keeping masonry alive as a skilled trade for generations to come.
The Stakes Tonight
Here's what we're competing for:
- $75,000 Fan Favorite Award (determined by YOUR live vote)
- Up to $325,000 in total grant funding across all award categories
- National recognition for masonry as an innovative, forward-thinking industry
Six video pitches. Then live voting opens for just a few minutes. That's the window.
Record-Breaking Momentum
Registrations have been record-breaking, but your live vote is what really matters. Every person who tunes in and votes during that small window directly impacts our chance of winning the Fan Favorite Award.
The masonry industry has never mobilized like this before. Contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, educators, and those in the field are all coming together to support us. Now we need to show Truist Foundation and the entire country what MASONRY STRONG really means.
Final Checklist: What You Need to Do
TONIGHT:
TUNE IN AT 5:45 PM EASTERN SHARP TO START WATCHING THE PRE-SHOW
Set a reminder. Clear your calendar. Block the time. Live voting only lasts a few minutes after all six pitches are presented.
Make sure you and every member of your team are tuned in to the whole event on your own devices, ready to vote during the small, five-minute window toward the end of the show.
Spread the Word
Between now at 6 PM Eastern, share this message with:
- Your entire crew and staff
- Your network of contractors and suppliers
- Your trade association contacts
- Your family and friends who support skilled trades
Every vote counts. Every person matters. The countdown is on. Let's show them what we're made of.