The BIA, a nationally recognized organization that represents distributors of clay brick, and suppliers of related products, has announced that they are now accepting submissions for the Brick in Architecture Awards.

The Brick Industry Association is now accepting submissions for the Annual Brick in Architecture Awards. Architectural and design firms can enter their projects that incorporate clay brick products as the predominant exterior building or paving material, until April 30, 2014.

Last year's Brick in Architecture Awards spanned almost half the country in 21 states, including green building practices that have earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ratings.

"Now in its 25th year, the Brick in Architecture Awards continue to be the premier industry honors, and the most prestigious juried competition of its kind," said Ray Leonhard, BIA president & CEO.

Entries must be submitted online in one or more of the below categories:

• Commercial (Under $10 Million)
• Commercial (Over $10 Million)
• Education, K-12
• Education, Colleges & Universities
• Health Care Facilities
• Municipal/Government
• Houses of Worship
• Residential, Single Family
• Residential, Multi-Family
• Renovation (Additions)/Restoration (Restoring)
• Paving & Landscape Projects