2010 Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition

The Italian Trade Commission and Confindustria Ceramica, the Association of Italian Ceramics, recently announced the 2010 Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition Call for Entries.

The competition, now in its 17th year, recognizes the exceptional work of North American architects and designers who feature Italian ceramic tiles in their institutional, residential or commercial / hospitality spaces.

Winners in each category will receive a cash prize of $5,000 and a five-day trip to Bologna, Italy to attend Cersaie 2010 - the world's largest exhibition for ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings - joining a delegation of top consumer and design journalists.

Ceramic Tiles of Italy will award an additional $1,000 to be shared by the winning contractor / distributor team.

Domestic and international new construction and renovation projects completed between January 2005 and January 2010 are eligible for entry.

Deadline for submissions is February 19, 2010.