Organized by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) in partnership with the Italian Trade Agency, the 2026 International Tile Competition invites architects and designers worldwide to submit projects completed within the past five years featuring Italian ceramic and porcelain tile from Ceramics of Italy member brands.
An esteemed jury, chaired by Steve Clem of Atlanta-based TVS, will select winners across four categories: Residential, Commercial, Design & New Applications, and Outdoor. Past winners include leading firms such as HDR, Rockwell Group, Gensler, and Snøhetta, among others.
In addition to receiving cash prizes, winners will receive a four-day CEU-accredited trip to Bologna, Italy, to attend Cersaie, being held September 21–25, where they will be honored at a dedicated VIP awards ceremony.
There is no fee to enter, and multiple submissions are encouraged. Entries may be submitted at www.tilecompetition.com.
About Ceramics of Italy
Ceramics of Italy (Confindustria Ceramica) represents Italian manufacturers of ceramic tiles, bricks, refractory materials, sanitaryware, tableware, and ceramics for industrial use. For over 60 years, the association has focused its activities on the needs of its member companies in all national and international contexts. The association’s goal is to connect companies, inform them, and support them in the ongoing challenges posed by the market, in the belief that the heritage represented by the companies themselves and their high-quality products will continue to contribute to the growth of the country.
