CTEF’s annual auction will take place this year from December 8-14, 2025. In anticipation, CTEF is reaching out to you for materials and/or experience donations to include in the auction.
Ideal Material Donations for the CTEF Auction
Items can be any of your products, tools, materials, or anything you feel would greatly attract potential bidders eager to fund a good cause supporting the tile industry.CTEF is asking for quantities and various items to attract and appeal to bidders. Your ideas and input are most welcome!
CTEF will include this information in the description for each of your items listed for the auction.Please provide the means of delivering items to the winning bidders. CTEF will provide you with the mailing and shipping addresses of the winning bidders. Note that items can be shipped directly to them, or instructions can be provided for pickup at one of your locations nearest to the winning bidder.
Benefits to You
Your organization will be publicly acknowledged for your donations to the auction and it is a great opportunity for exposure. What better way to show your support for the future of the industry by aligning with others to benefit CTEF. Furthermore, your donations are tax-deductible and, upon request, you will receive documentation.
Consider Offering an Experience
This could be a ball game, golf outing, or another event where you or one of your staff would host the winning bidder. Imagine this unparalleled marketing opportunity to hear firsthand from the winning bidder while promoting your role in the tile industry.
As a reminder, CTEF is dedicated to education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry. The funds that the annual auction and call for sponsors generate allow CTEF to operate and deliver on its mission. In other words, CTEF can’t do any of this without you. Click to contact Cathey to donate and get more information about the CTEF Auction.
