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2020 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards
Submissions for the 2020 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards competition are open to architects, designers, builders, contractors, distributors, retailers, installers, and other professionals who demonstrate design and/or installation excellence in residential and commercial projects, giving special recognition to stunning use of stone & tile.
CRITERIA
Projects will be judged separately on installation and design, with entry forms specific to each field of work. Projects will be judged on their levels of creativity, craftsmanship, outstanding use of materials, and achievement in the use of tile or stone within the residential and commercial project categories. Of particular interest are projects that demonstrate an original or unusual use of materials, incorporate an innovative technology, reflect installation excellence or successfully combine aesthetics with function in a unique and interesting way.
JUDGES
An independent panel of judges for all award categories will evaluate entries using a blind format based on Excellence in Execution, Inspiring + Original Use and Overall Purpose. Decisions are at the discretion of the jury.
PRIZE
Prize winners for the below categories will receive $2,000. In addition, all winners will win a free one-night stay in New Orleans to attend the Coverings 2020 show. Additional projects may be recognized for categories including International, Artistic Use of Tile/Stone, Institutional, Community Project, etc., based on submissions received. Winners will also have their work displayed onsite at the show.
Residential ($2,000 for each winner)
- Projects must have been completed within the past 2 years (Jan 2018 – Dec 2019)
- Projects can be located within or outside North America
- Multiple entries are accepted and encouraged. Separate forms are required for each entry.
CRITERIA
Projects will be judged separately on installation and design, with entry forms specific to each field of work. Projects will be judged on their levels of creativity, craftsmanship, outstanding use of materials, and achievement in the use of tile or stone within the residential and commercial project categories. Of particular interest are projects that demonstrate an original or unusual use of materials, incorporate an innovative technology, reflect installation excellence or successfully combine aesthetics with function in a unique and interesting way.
JUDGES
An independent panel of judges for all award categories will evaluate entries using a blind format based on Excellence in Execution, Inspiring + Original Use and Overall Purpose. Decisions are at the discretion of the jury.
PRIZE
Prize winners for the below categories will receive $2,000. In addition, all winners will win a free one-night stay in New Orleans to attend the Coverings 2020 show. Additional projects may be recognized for categories including International, Artistic Use of Tile/Stone, Institutional, Community Project, etc., based on submissions received. Winners will also have their work displayed onsite at the show.
Residential ($2,000 for each winner)
- Tile Installation
- Tile Design
- Stone Installation
- Stone Design
- Tile Installation
- Tile Design
- Stone Installation
- Stone Design