November 25, 2014

 Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Commission have announced the call for entries for the 2015 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition. The annual awards program honors the work of North American architects and designers who create exceptional spaces using Italian ceramic and porcelain tile.

North America-based architects and interior designers are invited to submit new or renovated, domestic and international projects in the institutional, residential and commercial/hospitality categories that have been completed between January 2010 and January 2015. Ceramics of Italy is looking for all types of projects using Italian ceramics. An international jury will evaluate the projects based on their creativity, functionality and aesthetic appeal, selecting one winner in each category.

Winners will be announced during Coverings in Orlando, Fla., from April 14 – April 17, 2015, where the winning architects and designers will be invited to present their projects. Each category winner will receive a cash prize of $4,000 plus a five-day trip to Bologna, Italy, to explore and attend Cersaie. An additional $1,000 will be awarded to the winning contractor/tile distributor team in each category.

For additional details, visit www.tilecompetition.com.